In 2024, American Eagle Outfitters 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).
American Eagle Outfitters has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 9,302a | 10,143a | 12,343a | |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | 38,908a | 43,344a | 45,476a | |
Location-Based | N/A | 56,072b | N/A | |
Total Scope 3 | 4,118,148a | 3,671,408a | 3,663,400a | |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 1.7457a | 1.9277a | 2.4736a |
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In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of American Eagle Outfitters amounted to 48,210 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of American Eagle Outfitters decreased by 27.19%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of American Eagle Outfitters were 9,302 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Since 2019, American Eagle Outfitters's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 21.06%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), American Eagle Outfitters's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 8.29%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
In 2024, American Eagle Outfitters reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 38,908 tCO₂e using the market-based method.a
Since 2019, American Eagle Outfitters's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Market-Based) have decreased by 30.91%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
In 2024, American Eagle Outfitters reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.a
In 2024, American Eagle Outfitters reported 4,118,148 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 2024 disclosure of American Eagle Outfitters includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
In 2024, American Eagle Outfitters reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,118,148 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 40.15% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 59.85% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), American Eagle Outfitters's Scope 3 emissions increased by 12.17%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
In 2024, American Eagle Outfitters reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
In 2024, the largest contributors to American Eagle Outfitters's Scope 3 emissions were:a
In 2024, American Eagle Outfitters reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 9,302 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 5,329 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.75 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
In 2024, American Eagle Outfitters reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.75 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.23, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
In 2024, American Eagle Outfitters ranked 15 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
American Eagle Outfitters is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
In 2024, American Eagle Outfitters reported a total carbon footprint of 4,166,358 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 11.47% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to American Eagle Outfitters's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.84% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.93%.a