Under Armour commits to renewable energy
Sports brand Under Armour has committed to using 100% renewable energy use in owned and operated facilities by 2030, with an interim goal of 80% by 2025, and to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
The US company has joined the RE100, an initiative that brings together businesses committed to renewable electricity, and the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Under Armour will provide updates on progress and “continue to explore opportunities to partner with other climate change initiatives”.
Under Armour's chief sustainability officer, Michael Levine, said: “Our commitment to specific climate targets and milestones allows us to align our business planning with the future we want to see – the best performance imaginable on the cleanest planet Earth possible.”
Aleksandra Klassen, senior impact manager of RE100 at The Climate Group, said: “By committing to 100% renewable electricity by 2030, Under Armour is joining a growing number of companies committed to driving market change. This sends a powerful message that renewable electricity makes good business sense, and we encourage others to follow.”
Under Armour is also a signatory to America Is All In, a statement from communities, businesses and institutions calling on the Biden Administration and the US Congress to prioritise a climate change agenda.
