Kontoor Brands Inc
Kontoor Brands's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Kontoor Brands 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).
However, Kontoor Brands 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
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 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Kontoor Brands's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kontoor Brands amounted to 52,000 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 Kontoor Brands decreased by 2.42%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab
Kontoor Brands's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kontoor Brands's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kontoor Brands were 17,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Kontoor Brands reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Kontoor Brands's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 34.92%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kontoor Brands's Scope 1 emissions increased by 4.37%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.ab
What are Kontoor Brands's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Kontoor Brands reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 36,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 35,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Kontoor Brands reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kontoor Brands's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Kontoor Brands's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Kontoor Brands use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Kontoor Brands reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Kontoor Brands's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Kontoor Brands's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Kontoor Brands reported 885,000 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 Kontoor Brands includes a breakdown across 0 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
Kontoor Brands's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kontoor Brands's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Kontoor Brands reported total Scope 3 emissions of 885,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kontoor Brands's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Kontoor Brands's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
Insights into Kontoor Brands’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Kontoor Brands reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 17,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,608 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 6.52 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Kontoor Brands's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Kontoor Brands's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Kontoor Brands reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 6.52 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.55, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Kontoor Brands rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Kontoor Brands ranked 16 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Kontoor Brands is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Kontoor Brands's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Kontoor Brands reported a total carbon footprint of 937,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.13% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to Kontoor Brands's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 94.45% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.74%.a