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Skechers

Skechers USA, Inc., commonly known as Skechers, is a prominent American footwear company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1992, Skechers has rapidly evolved into a global leader in the lifestyle and performance footwear industry, with a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia. The brand is renowned for its diverse range of products, including athletic shoes, casual footwear, and work boots, all designed with innovative comfort technologies. Skechers distinguishes itself through its commitment to quality and style, appealing to a wide demographic. The company has achieved significant milestones, including being one of the top-selling footwear brands in the United States. With a focus on sustainability and community engagement, Skechers continues to solidify its market position while delivering unique products that cater to the needs of consumers worldwide.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Skechers's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

27

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Apparel Production industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

21

Industry Benchmark

Skechers's score of 27 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Skechers's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Skechers reported total carbon emissions of approximately 82,593,000 kg CO2e, comprising 10,610,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 71,983,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a slight decrease from 2022, where total emissions were around 82,582,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 10,943,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 71,639,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Skechers has shown fluctuations in its emissions, with 2021 seeing the highest total emissions of about 79,543,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or any formal climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. Overall, while Skechers has made some progress in managing its carbon footprint, the absence of defined reduction targets suggests that further strategic planning may be necessary to enhance its sustainability efforts in the footwear industry.

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Scope 1
10,884,000
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Scope 2
50,826,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Skechers's primary industry is Wearing apparel; furs (18), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Skechers is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Skechers is committed to some 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.

SBTi
CDP
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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