Levi Strauss & Co
Levi Strauss & Co's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Levi Strauss & Co 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).
Levi Strauss & Co has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
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Insights into Levi Strauss & Co's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Levi Strauss & Co amounted to 12,000 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).ab
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Levi Strauss & Co decreased by 76%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.abc
Levi Strauss & Co's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Levi Strauss & Co's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Levi Strauss & Co were 10,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Levi Strauss & Co reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Levi Strauss & Co's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 22.09%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ad
Compared to the previous year (2022), Levi Strauss & Co's Scope 1 emissions increased by 1.17%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.ac
What are Levi Strauss & Co's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Levi Strauss & Co reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method.b
What methodology does Levi Strauss & Co use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Levi Strauss & Co reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.b
Levi Strauss & Co's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Levi Strauss & Co's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Levi Strauss & Co reported 3,732,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.b
The 2023 disclosure of Levi Strauss & Co includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.b
Levi Strauss & Co's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Levi Strauss & Co's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Levi Strauss & Co reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,732,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).b
Approximately 64.66% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 35.34% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.b
Has Levi Strauss & Co reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Levi Strauss & Co's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 36.71%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.bd
Compared to the previous year (2022), Levi Strauss & Co's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Levi Strauss & Co's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Levi Strauss & Co disclose?
In 2023, Levi Strauss & Co reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.ab
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Levi Strauss & Co's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Levi Strauss & Co's Scope 3 emissions were:b
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,993,000 tCO₂e (53.4%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,202,000 tCO₂e (32.21%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 299,000 tCO₂e (8.01%)
Levi Strauss & Co's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Levi Strauss & Co’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Levi Strauss & Co reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 10,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 6,179 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.62 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Levi Strauss & Co's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Levi Strauss & Co's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Levi Strauss & Co reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.62 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.08, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Levi Strauss & Co rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Levi Strauss & Co ranked 6 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Levi Strauss & Co is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Levi Strauss & Co's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Levi Strauss & Co reported a total carbon footprint of 3,744,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.43% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.abc
The largest contributor to Levi Strauss & Co's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.68% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0.27%.ab