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Lululemon Athletica Inc

Common Name
Lululemon Athletica
Country
Canada
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Apparel Retail
Employees
39,000
Ticker
LULU
Exchange
NASDAQ/NGS
Description
Lululemon Athletica Inc. is a global fitness apparel retailer specializing in technical athletic wear for yoga, running, training, and other active lifestyles. Known for its premium leggings, sports b...

Lululemon Athletica's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Lululemon Athletica 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).

Lululemon Athletica 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 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. Lululemon Athletica's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2024
a. Lululemon Athletica's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2024

Insights into Lululemon Athletica's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofLululemon Athletica amounted to39,834metric 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 Lululemon Athleticaincreased by 19.13%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Lululemon Athletica's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023202401.5 k3 k4.5 k6 ktCO2e+8%+14%+5%+8%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Lululemon Athletica's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Lululemon Athletica were 4,070 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Lululemon Athletica reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Lululemon Athletica's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 38.58%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year(2023), Lululemon Athletica's Scope 1 emissions increased by 7.64%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Lululemon Athletica's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Lululemon Athletica reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 805 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 35,764 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Lululemon Athletica reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Lululemon Athletica's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have increased by 110.71%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year(2023), Lululemon Athletica's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) rose by 20.59% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya

What methodology does Lululemon Athletica use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Lululemon Athletica reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Lululemon Athletica's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023202409 k18 k27 k36 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Lululemon Athletica's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Lululemon Athletica reported 2,234,896 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of Lululemon Athletica includes a breakdown across 11of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina

Lululemon Athletica's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202020212022202320240600 k1.2 M1.8 M2.4 MtCO2e+31%+25%+3%+60%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Lululemon Athletica's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Lululemon Athletica reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,234,896 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 69.02%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 30.98%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has Lululemon Athletica reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Lululemon Athletica's Scope 3 emissionshave increased by 168.93%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Lululemon Athletica's Scope 3 emissions increased by 59.58%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Lululemon Athletica disclose?

In 2024, Lululemon Athletica 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.

What are the main sources of Lululemon Athletica's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Lululemon Athletica's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,041,515 tCOâ‚‚e(46.6%)
  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 626,746 tCOâ‚‚e(28.04%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 273,543 tCOâ‚‚e(12.24%)

Lululemon Athletica's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(28.0%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(46.6%)UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(12.2%)

Insights into Lululemon Athletica’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Lululemon Athletica reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,070 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 10,588 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.38 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Lululemon Athletica's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

5050010,000100,0002,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0005,00020,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)ABurlington StoresYear: 2024Scope 1: 42,444 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,635Scope 1 Intensity: 3.99 tCO2e/$MMagna InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 418,963 tCO2eRevenue: $M 59,068Scope 1 Intensity: 7.09 tCO2e/$MTJX CompaniesYear: 2024Scope 1: 131,022 tCO2eRevenue: $M 56,361Scope 1 Intensity: 2.32 tCO2e/$MNextYear: 2024Scope 1: 44,718 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,601Scope 1 Intensity: 5.88 tCO2e/$MSMCPYear: 2024Scope 1: 401 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,261Scope 1 Intensity: 0.32 tCO2e/$MGuess?Year: 2024Scope 1: 1,056 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,995Scope 1 Intensity: 0.35 tCO2e/$MAAABC-MartYear: 2023Scope 1: 122 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,129Scope 1 Intensity: 0.06 tCO2e/$MAbercrombie & FitchYear: 2023Scope 1: 8,275 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,281Scope 1 Intensity: 1.93 tCO2e/$MAldar PropertiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 73,697 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,261Scope 1 Intensity: 11.77 tCO2e/$MFoot LockerYear: 2023Scope 1: 7,186 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,168Scope 1 Intensity: 0.88 tCO2e/$MXtep International HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 355 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,031Scope 1 Intensity: 0.17 tCO2e/$MGapYear: 2024Scope 1: 36,164 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,086Scope 1 Intensity: 2.40 tCO2e/$MFast RetailingYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,760 tCO2eRevenue: $M 21,423Scope 1 Intensity: 0.41 tCO2e/$MJD Sports FashionYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,746 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,236Scope 1 Intensity: 0.54 tCO2e/$MMavi Giyim Sanayi ve TicaretYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,709 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,074Scope 1 Intensity: 1.59 tCO2e/$MMr Price GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,809 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,170Scope 1 Intensity: 1.29 tCO2e/$MIndustria de Diseno TextilYear: 2024Scope 1: 59,572 tCO2eRevenue: $M 40,167Scope 1 Intensity: 1.48 tCO2e/$MAritziaYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,660 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,611Scope 1 Intensity: 1.65 tCO2e/$MTrentYear: 2025Scope 1: 7,023 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,975Scope 1 Intensity: 3.56 tCO2e/$MCaleresYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,530 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,723Scope 1 Intensity: 2.03 tCO2e/$MCarter'sYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,153 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,844Scope 1 Intensity: 2.51 tCO2e/$MTopsports International HoldingsYear: 2025Scope 1: 237 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,055Scope 1 Intensity: 0.06 tCO2e/$MRoss StoresYear: 2024Scope 1: 37,786 tCO2eRevenue: $M 21,130Scope 1 Intensity: 1.79 tCO2e/$MLululemon AthleticaYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,070 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,588Scope 1 Intensity: 0.38 tCO2e/$M

How does Lululemon Athletica's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Lululemon Athletica reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.38 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.65, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Lululemon Athletica rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Lululemon Athletica ranked 6 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

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

Insights into Lululemon Athletica's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Lululemon Athletica reported a total carbon footprint of 2,274,730 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 58.64% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Lululemon Athletica's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.25% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.57%.a

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