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 2023, 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 10 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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Insights into Lululemon Athletica's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Lululemon Athletica amounted to 4,264 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).

Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Lululemon Athletica increased by 8.31%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.

Lululemon Athletica's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

202020212022202301.5 k3 k4.5 k6 ktCO2e+8%+26%+8%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Lululemon Athletica's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Lululemon Athletica were 4,232 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Has Lululemon Athletica reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Lululemon Athletica's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 47.2%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), Lululemon Athletica's Scope 1 emissions increased by 8.24%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.

What are Lululemon Athletica's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Lululemon Athletica reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 32 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method.

Has Lululemon Athletica reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Lululemon Athletica's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Market-Based) have decreased by 99.68%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), Lululemon Athletica's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) rose by 18.52% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy

What methodology does Lululemon Athletica use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Lululemon Athletica reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.

Lululemon Athletica's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

202020212022202303 k6 k9 k12 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Lululemon Athletica's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, Lululemon Athletica reported 1,723,588 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.

The 2023 disclosure of Lululemon Athletica includes a breakdown across 10 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain

Lululemon Athletica's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20202021202220230450 k900 k1.35 M1.8 MtCO2e+31%+25%+27%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Lululemon Athletica's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, Lululemon Athletica reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,723,588 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Approximately 73.33% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 26.67% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.

Has Lululemon Athletica reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Lululemon Athletica's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 108.98%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), Lululemon Athletica's Scope 3 emissions increased by 27.29%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Lululemon Athletica disclose?

In 2023, Lululemon Athletica reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.

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 2023, the largest contributors to Lululemon Athletica's Scope 3 emissions were:

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 920,534 tCOâ‚‚e (53.41%)
  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 403,893 tCOâ‚‚e (23.43%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 222,042 tCOâ‚‚e (12.88%)

Lululemon Athletica's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(53.4%)UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(12.9%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(23.4%)

Insights into Lululemon Athletica's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, Lululemon Athletica reported a total carbon footprint of 1,727,852 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 27.23% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.

The largest contributor to Lululemon Athletica's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.75% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0.24%.

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