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Foot Locker Inc

Common Name
Foot Locker
Country
United States
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Apparel Retail
Employees
13,140
Ticker
FL
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Foot Locker, Inc. is a prominent American retailer specializing in sportswear and footwear. The company operates a network of retail stores across the globe, primarily located in shopping malls, and f...

Foot Locker's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Foot Locker 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).

Foot Locker has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

Metric (tCO2e)2023202220212020-2019
Total Scope 1
7,186a
6,745a
N/A
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
53,401a
65,793a
N/A
Location-Based
73,010a
83,648a
N/A
Total Scope 3
1,131,173a
1,593,631a
N/A
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
0.8798a
0.7701a
N/A
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Verified Sources Behind Foot Locker’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Foot Locker's Impact Report 2023
b. Foot Locker's CSR Report 2020

Insights into Foot Locker's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Foot Locker amounted to 80,196 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 Foot Locker decreased by 11.28%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Foot Locker's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201920202022202302 k4 k6 k8 ktCO2e-7%+2%+7%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Foot Locker's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Foot Locker were 7,186 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Foot Locker reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Foot Locker's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 1.91%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2022), Foot Locker's Scope 1 emissions increased by 6.54%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Foot Locker's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Foot Locker reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 53,401 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 73,010 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has Foot Locker reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Foot Locker's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 24.12%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2022), Foot Locker's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 12.72% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a

What methodology does Foot Locker use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Foot Locker reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Foot Locker's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2019202020222023025 k50 k75 k100 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Foot Locker's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, Foot Locker reported 1,131,173 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 Foot Locker includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 9 in 2022, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions.a

Foot Locker's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20192020202220230400 k800 k1.2 M1.6 MtCO2e-48%+64004%-29%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Foot Locker's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, Foot Locker reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,131,173 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Approximately 99.06% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.94% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has Foot Locker reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Foot Locker's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 23,530.1%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2022), Foot Locker's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 29.02%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Foot Locker disclose?

In 2023, Foot Locker 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 Foot Locker's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, the largest contributors to Foot Locker's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 983,635 tCO₂e (86.96%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 36,359 tCO₂e (3.21%)
  • Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 35,274 tCO₂e (3.12%)

Foot Locker's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Employee Commuting(Cat. 7)(3.1%)Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(3.2%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(87.0%)

Insights into Foot Locker’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, Foot Locker reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 7,186 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 8,168 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.88 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Foot Locker's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

505005,00050,000500,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005005,00020,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Advance Auto PartsYear: 2021Scope 1: 78,926 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,998Scope 1 Intensity: 7.18 tCO2e/$MAcademy Sports and OutdoorsYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,972 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,933Scope 1 Intensity: 2.02 tCO2e/$MWorkmanYear: 2024Scope 1: 523 tCO2eRevenue: $M 876Scope 1 Intensity: 0.60 tCO2e/$MABC-MartYear: 2023Scope 1: 122 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,129Scope 1 Intensity: 0.06 tCO2e/$MJD Sports FashionYear: 2025Scope 1: 10,043 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,339Scope 1 Intensity: 0.58 tCO2e/$MAritziaYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,660 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,611Scope 1 Intensity: 1.65 tCO2e/$MTrentYear: 2025Scope 1: 7,023 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,975Scope 1 Intensity: 3.56 tCO2e/$MFast RetailingYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,760 tCO2eRevenue: $M 21,423Scope 1 Intensity: 0.41 tCO2e/$MIndustria de Diseno TextilYear: 2025Scope 1: 58,238 tCO2eRevenue: $M 47,256Scope 1 Intensity: 1.23 tCO2e/$MXtep International HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 355 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,861Scope 1 Intensity: 0.19 tCO2e/$MTopsports International HoldingsYear: 2025Scope 1: 237 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,706Scope 1 Intensity: 0.06 tCO2e/$MMetro BrandsYear: 2025Scope 1: 346 tCO2eRevenue: $M 293Scope 1 Intensity: 1.18 tCO2e/$MShimamuraYear: 2025Scope 1: 764 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,444Scope 1 Intensity: 0.17 tCO2e/$MLululemon AthleticaYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,070 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,588Scope 1 Intensity: 0.38 tCO2e/$MNextYear: 2025Scope 1: 43,332 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,450Scope 1 Intensity: 4.59 tCO2e/$MJ Crew GroupYear: 2019Scope 1: 2,722 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,484Scope 1 Intensity: 1.10 tCO2e/$MCaleresYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,530 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,723Scope 1 Intensity: 2.03 tCO2e/$MGap IncYear: 2025Scope 1: 39,569 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,366Scope 1 Intensity: 2.58 tCO2e/$MBurlington StoresYear: 2024Scope 1: 42,444 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,635Scope 1 Intensity: 3.99 tCO2e/$MRoss StoresYear: 2024Scope 1: 37,786 tCO2eRevenue: $M 21,130Scope 1 Intensity: 1.79 tCO2e/$MTJX CompaniesYear: 2025Scope 1: 143,258 tCO2eRevenue: $M 60,373Scope 1 Intensity: 2.37 tCO2e/$MCarter'sYear: 2025Scope 1: 7,912 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,898Scope 1 Intensity: 2.73 tCO2e/$MAbercrombie & FitchYear: 2023Scope 1: 8,275 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,281Scope 1 Intensity: 1.93 tCO2e/$MAmerican Eagle OutfittersYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,302 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,329Scope 1 Intensity: 1.75 tCO2e/$MFoot LockerYear: 2023Scope 1: 7,186 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,168Scope 1 Intensity: 0.88 tCO2e/$M

How does Foot Locker's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2023, Foot Locker reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.88 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.7, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Foot Locker rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, Foot Locker ranked 9 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

Foot Locker is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into Foot Locker's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, Foot Locker reported a total carbon footprint of 1,211,369 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 28.07% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to Foot Locker's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 93.38% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 6.03%.a

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