After six years’ work in environmental disclosure and scoring, Decathlon is added to the CDP’s list.
Decathlon, the world’s biggest sports retailer, has received an A rating from the CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) on climate, and will now join the prestigious A-List. Decathlon said the recognition is a milestone in the company’s journey of ecological transition, confirming that its strategy is aligned with the Paris Agreement’s objective of limiting the rise in global temperature to 1.5°C.
The fruit of six years’ work, the achievement reflects Decathlon’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and implementing industry best practices to meet ambitious environmental goals.
By 2023 Decathlon had reduced its absolute CO2e emissions by 11.7 percent from 2021, while 48.1 percent of the electricity consumed by its production sites came from renewable sources. SGI Europe has reported on Decathlon’s sustainability projects, such as its second-hand initiative in Spain.
In the short term, Decathlon is committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42 percent by 2030 with respect to the base year of 2021. It is also committed to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 42 percent within the same timeframe. By 2050, Decathlon aims to be climate neutral.
“Reducing our environmental impact is a fundamental priority for Decathlon,” Barbara Martin Coppola, Decathlon’s CEO, said about the A-list news. “So, we’re proud to have been recognized with an ‘A’ rating from the CDP for our climate efforts. As the largest sports retailer in the world, we have a responsibility to protect the playground upon which our customers use our products. To do so, we are investing heavily in the decarbonization of our entire value chain, using cleaner energy with our partners, redesigning our products with sustainability in mind and scaling our circular business models. Now, the road to improvement continues and we are deeply determined to travel it.”
CDP is a non-profit organization that manages the global environmental disclosure system for investors, companies, cities, states and regions, with over 23,000 companies disclosing data in 2024. Its objective is to challenge companies on their climate strategies, assess their environmental performance, identify emerging risks and opportunities, and help them anticipate future regulations.
