Abercrombie & Fitch Co
Abercrombie & Fitch's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Abercrombie & Fitch completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Abercrombie & Fitch has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Abercrombie & Fitch's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Abercrombie & Fitch amounted to 42,371 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Abercrombie & Fitch increased by ∞%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Abercrombie & Fitch's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Abercrombie & Fitch's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Abercrombie & Fitch were 8,275 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Abercrombie & Fitch reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Abercrombie & Fitch's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 27.04%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
What are Abercrombie & Fitch's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Abercrombie & Fitch reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 35,851 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 34,096 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Abercrombie & Fitch reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Abercrombie & Fitch's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 51.43%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac
What methodology does Abercrombie & Fitch use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Abercrombie & Fitch reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Abercrombie & Fitch's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Abercrombie & Fitch's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Abercrombie & Fitch reported 491,601 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2023 disclosure of Abercrombie & Fitch includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
Abercrombie & Fitch's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Abercrombie & Fitch's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Abercrombie & Fitch reported total Scope 3 emissions of 491,601 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 75.88% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 24.12% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Abercrombie & Fitch reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Abercrombie & Fitch's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 62.45%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2022), Abercrombie & Fitch's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 53.44%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Abercrombie & Fitch disclose?
In 2023, Abercrombie & Fitch reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Abercrombie & Fitch's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Abercrombie & Fitch's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 177,812 tCO₂e (36.17%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 151,255 tCO₂e (30.77%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 103,511 tCO₂e (21.06%)
Abercrombie & Fitch's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Abercrombie & Fitch’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Abercrombie & Fitch reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 8,275 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,281 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.93 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Abercrombie & Fitch's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Abercrombie & Fitch's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Abercrombie & Fitch reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.93 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.54, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Abercrombie & Fitch rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Abercrombie & Fitch ranked 8 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Abercrombie & Fitch is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Abercrombie & Fitch's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Abercrombie & Fitch reported a total carbon footprint of 533,972 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 49.43% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.ab
The largest contributor to Abercrombie & Fitch's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 92.06% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 6.39%.a