- Scope 3 emissions increased due to improved measurement methodologies and data collection practices and planned organic business growth.
- Challenges to scale material substitutions include supply chain constraints, cost premiums, traceability, and the technical development of low-impact alternatives.
- Finding recyclers or downcyclers that are able to convert mixed-material products not eligible for resale or donation.
- Lack of local infrastructure, access to recycling technologies, and the lower value of recyclable material in achieving zero waste.
YETI Holdings, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, YETI Holdings, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 513.1K tCO2e/year (Scope 3). By scope: Scope 1: 218 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 774 tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 513.1K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
513.1K tCO2e/year (Scope 3)
2023
Renewable Energy
100% in Austin headquarters; purchasing RECs for other facilities
of total energy
Waste
867 tons/year
2023
Energy Use
4.8M kWh/year (internal); 44325000 kWh/year (external)
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 218 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 774 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 513.1K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 513.1K tCO2e/year (Scope 3) |
| 2022 | 415.4K tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 278.7K tCO2e/year (Scope 3) |
| 2020-12-29 to 2021-01-02 | 211.4K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scopes 1 and 2 emissions by 62% since 2020 baseline.
- 90% of packaging was recyclable (by weight) in 2023.
- 69% of waste across U.S. and Canada distribution centers, global offices, and innovation centers was diverted from landfill in 2023.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions 50% by 2030 compared to a 2020 baseline
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions 27% by 2030 compared to a 2020 baseline
- 100% of YETI’s sourcing will come from Tier 1 and 2 suppliers who meet our responsible sourcing expectations by 2025
- 100% of Tier 1 and 2 suppliers will have worker wellbeing or fair wage programs in place by 2030
- 100% of YETI packaging will be recyclable or reusable by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Increase gender diversity at leadership levels by 2030
- Increase racial and ethnic diversity at all levels by 2030
- Increase the gender diversity of Ambassadors by 2030
- Increase the racial and ethnic diversity of Ambassadors by 2030
- Increase international Ambassadors by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
PeopleProductPlaces