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V.F. Corporation

V.F. Corporation, commonly known as VFC, is a leading global apparel and footwear company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1899, VFC has established a strong presence in the outdoor and lifestyle sectors, with major operational regions spanning North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is renowned for its diverse portfolio of iconic brands, including The North Face, Timberland, Vans, and Icebreaker, each offering unique products that blend performance with style. V.F. Corporation has achieved significant milestones, such as its commitment to sustainability and innovation, positioning itself as a market leader in the outdoor and active lifestyle industries. With a focus on high-quality materials and cutting-edge design, VFC continues to set trends while maintaining a strong dedication to environmental responsibility.

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86

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.

28

Industry Benchmark

V.F. Corporation's score of 86 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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V.F. Corporation's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, VF Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 45,389,000 kg CO2e, comprising 7,895,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 37,844,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 55% by 2030 from a 2017 baseline. Additionally, VF Corporation is targeting a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, which include emissions from purchased goods and upstream transportation, by the same year. In 2023, the company’s total emissions were about 5,214,168,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 9,944,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 39,224,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 5,165,000,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a significant reliance on Scope 3 emissions, which are often the largest source of emissions for companies in the apparel sector. VF Corporation has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. This long-term goal includes a further reduction of 90% in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, alongside a similar 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to addressing climate change in a meaningful way.

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

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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. This request for V.F. Corporation is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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