- Supply chain disruptions due to natural disasters and regulatory changes.
- Increased indirect costs due to enhanced emissions-reporting obligations.
- Potential decreased revenues due to reduced demand for products and services (acute physical risks and technology substitution).
Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Abercrombie & Fitch Co. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 45.6K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 8.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 37.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 897.1K 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
45.6K tCO2e/year
2022
Energy Use
126.2K MWh/year
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| 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). | 8.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 37.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 897.1K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced total Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 17% from the previous year.
- Achieved 100% renewable energy matching for electricity used at the global home office and two distribution centers in New Albany, Ohio.
- Reduced water used across denim production by 30% since fiscal year 2020.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce waste at Global Home Office by 50% by 2025 compared to 2019
- Mailers and polybags minimum of 50% recycled content by 2023
- 100% of mailers in Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and USA are recyclable by 2023
- 100% of polybags in USA are recyclable by 2023
- Source 30% of cotton as Better Cotton by 2024
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce total Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 47% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline
- Reduce water intensity in denim production by 30% by 2028 from a 2019 baseline
- 50% use of recycled water in denim production by 2028
- Ensure all leather is traceable according to 3rd party standards by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeBiodiversitySocial ResponsibilityGovernance