Planet Fitness, officially known as Planet Fitness, Inc., is a leading player in the fitness industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1992, the company has grown significantly, establishing a strong presence across North America with thousands of locations. Specialising in providing affordable gym memberships, Planet Fitness is renowned for its "Judgement Free Zone" philosophy, which fosters a welcoming environment for all fitness levels. The company offers a range of services, including state-of-the-art gym equipment, group fitness classes, and personal training options, all designed to promote a positive workout experience. With a commitment to accessibility and inclusivity, Planet Fitness has positioned itself as a top choice for fitness enthusiasts, achieving notable milestones such as being one of the fastest-growing gym franchises in the United States.
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In 2024, Planet Fitness reported total carbon emissions of approximately 486,800 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 32,549,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 470,366,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This represents a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions from 4,506,000 kg CO2e in 2023, while Scope 2 emissions rose from 31,580,000 kg CO2e. Notably, Scope 3 emissions also increased from 424,765,000 kg CO2e in the previous year. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or commitments to frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). However, they are actively disclosing their emissions data, which includes detailed breakdowns of Scope 3 emissions categories such as capital goods (21,719,000 kg CO2e), business travel (2,575,000 kg CO2e), and employee commute (4,299,000 kg CO2e). Planet Fitness's emissions data is self-reported and does not appear to be cascaded from a parent organisation. The company continues to focus on transparency in its environmental impact reporting, which is crucial for stakeholders and aligns with industry standards for climate accountability.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 13,872,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 14,162,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Planet Fitness is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.