Puma commits to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions

27/06/2019
The Science Based Target (SBT) initiative has approved sportswear company Puma’s target of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 35% by 2030.

The SBT is a joint initiative from the Carbon Disclosure Project, the UN Global Compact, the World Resources Institute and the WWF. It aims to support companies in establishing science-based greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets, which will contribute to global efforts to ensure global warming doesn’t exceed 2°C by 2050.

Puma has committed to reducing its scope 1 and scope 2 emissions (those generated by its owned and operated facilities) by 35% by 2030 compared to 2017. 

In addition, it wants to reduce its scope 3 emissions, which cover purchased goods and services within its supply chain, by 60% per million euros in sales between 2017 and 2030. 

“Recent scientific reports have highlighted the need for urgent action, as global warming is happening at a faster pace than previously anticipated,” said Stefan Seidel, Puma’s head of corporate sustainability. “That is why Puma wants to be a part of the solution by setting a bold path towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions.”