New Balance, Inc., a prominent player in the athletic footwear and apparel industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1906, the company has established itself as a leader in performance running shoes and lifestyle footwear, catering to a diverse range of athletes and fitness enthusiasts. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, New Balance is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation. The brand's core products include running shoes, training gear, and casual wear, distinguished by their superior craftsmanship and emphasis on comfort. Notable achievements include being one of the few major athletic brands to manufacture a significant portion of its products in the US. New Balance continues to maintain a competitive edge in the market, celebrated for its unique blend of performance technology and stylish design.
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In 2023, New Balance, Inc. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,184,319,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 3,502,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,822,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 1,184,319,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which primarily stem from purchased goods and services (976,483,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (22,515,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, the company emitted about 1,425,155,000 kg CO2e in total, with Scope 1 emissions at 4,203,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 560,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 1,425,155,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a reduction in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. New Balance has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 60% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, the company plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 49% in 2019 to 100% by 2025, maintaining this commitment through 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, New Balance targets a 50% reduction in emissions from purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution by 2030, also from a 2019 baseline. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating New Balance's dedication to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the textiles, apparel, and footwear sector.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 3,874,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 11,593,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 1,161,388,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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