Columbia Sportswear Co
Columbia Sportswear's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Columbia Sportswear 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).
However, Columbia Sportswear has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 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.  b | 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.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Columbia Sportswear's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Columbia Sportswear amounted to 31,790 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 Columbia Sportswear increased by 42.23%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b
Columbia Sportswear's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Columbia Sportswear's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Columbia Sportswear were 10,303 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Columbia Sportswear's Scope 1 emissions increased by 87.4%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a b
What are Columbia Sportswear's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Columbia Sportswear reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 22,419 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 21,487 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Columbia Sportswear reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Columbia Sportswear's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 27.5% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a b
What methodology does Columbia Sportswear use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Columbia Sportswear reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Columbia Sportswear's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Columbia Sportswear’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Columbia Sportswear reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 10,303 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,369 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3.06 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Columbia Sportswear's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Columbia Sportswear's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Columbia Sportswear reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3.06 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.55 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Columbia Sportswear rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Columbia Sportswear ranked 12 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Columbia Sportswear is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a