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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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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
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
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 chain a
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 2018, Abercrombie & Fitch's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 234.75%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
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. a b
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 2.46 , 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 9 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. a b
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