- Huw Hughes
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German fashion brand Puma has announced plans to reduce its carbon
emissions by 35 percent by 2030.
The target, which has been approved by the Science Based Target
initiative (SBTi), ensures the company meets the goals of the Paris Agreement,
which aims to limit global warming to well-below 2 degrees Celsius above
pre-industrial levels.
The brand has committed to reduce emissions from owned and operated
facilities, as well as its energy needs (Scope 1 and 2 emissions) by 35
percent by 2030 compared to 2017. The company also aims to reduce Scope 3
emissions, coming from purchased goods and services, by 60 percent per
million euros in sales between 2017 and 2030.
Stefan Seidel, Puma’s head of corporate sustainability, said in a
statement: “Recent scientific reports have highlighted the need for urgent
action, as global warming is happening at a faster pace than previously
anticipated. That is why Puma wants to be a part of the solution by setting
a bold path towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions.”
The news comes hot on the heels of similar announcements made by leading
fashion companies, such as Burberry and Lenzing, about reducing carbon emissions across
their supply chains.
“We know that the fashion industry has a significant impact on the
environment, but rapid growth in global apparel and footwear production
shows no signs of slowing,” commented Cynthia Cummis, director of private
sector climate mitigation at World Resources Institute (WRI), one of the
SBTi partners. “We need more companies in the industry to follow Puma’s
lead and pursue comprehensive strategies to decarbonize and do their part
to prevent catastrophic climate change.”
Photo credit: Puma, Facebook
