Polaris
Polaris Industries Inc., commonly known as Polaris, is a leading manufacturer in the powersports industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1954, the company has established a strong presence in North America and beyond, specialising in off-road vehicles, snowmobiles, and motorcycles. Polaris is renowned for its innovative designs and high-performance products, including the RZR and Sportsman lines, which cater to both recreational and utility markets. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as pioneering the first-ever snowmobile and expanding its product range to include electric vehicles. With a commitment to quality and performance, Polaris holds a prominent market position, consistently recognised for its engineering excellence and customer satisfaction. Its dedication to innovation continues to set it apart in the competitive powersports landscape.
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Polaris's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Polaris reported total carbon emissions of approximately 137,471,000 kg CO2e, comprising 53,742,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 83,730,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marks a slight increase in emissions compared to 2022, where total emissions were about 133,606,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 56,558,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 77,048,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Polaris has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2021, the company reported total emissions of approximately 127,062,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction from 2018's total of about 116,583,000 kg CO2e. However, there are no specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed in their recent reports, nor have they committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Polaris's emissions data reflects a focus on both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with Scope 3 emissions reported at 26,959,000 kg CO2e in 2020 and 78,645,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, aligning with industry standards for transparency and accountability in climate commitments.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 38,122,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 78,461,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - |
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Polaris is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
