Our Targets
Our sustainability targets help us track progress and drive continuous improvement. While we believe that achieving our targets will set us up for future success, we recognize that we cannot do this alone. By working closely with partners, suppliers, employees, and consumers, we aim to scale solutions and create meaningful impact.
Our Targets
Our sustainability targets help us track progress and drive continuous improvement. While we believe that achieving our targets will set us up for future success, we recognize that we cannot do this alone. By working closely with partners, suppliers, employees, and consumers, we aim to scale solutions and create meaningful impact.
Use the tabs below to explore our key targets and the latest progress across each of our focus areas. For a deeper dive, explore our Annual Report.
CLIMATE ACTION
To ensure transparency and accountability, adidas has set ambitious climate targets validated by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) (last validation obtained in 2024). The SBTi supports companies in setting reduction targets that are scientifically grounded, helping businesses contribute effectively to global climate action.
SCOPE 1 & 2 2030 TARGET: AIM FOR A 70% REDUCTION IN SCOPE 1Scope 1 GHG emissionsScope 1 GHG emissions are direct GHG emissions from operations owned or controlled by an organization (SBTi, 2025). AND SCOPE 2Scope 2 GHG emissionsScope 2 GHG emissions are indirect GHG emissions associated with the generation of purchased or acquired electricity, steam, heating or cooling consumed by an organization (SBTi, 2025). ABSOLUTE GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) EMISSIONSGreenhouse gas (GHG) emissionsGreenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are gases that trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, a process called the greenhouse effect. Human activities, such as burning fossil fuels, increase the release of these gases, contributing to global warming and climate change (IPCC, 2018). BY 2030, MEASURED AGAINST A BASELINE OF 2022
Progress: Scope 1 and 2 emissions:
- 2024 value: 135,814 tons CO2e
- 2022 (baseline) value: 164,149 tons CO2e
- Progress 2024 versus 2022: 17% reduction
Context: At adidas, we are aiming to reduce our GHG emissions across our own operations, including our administrative offices, distribution centers and retail stores. These are the areas that are in our direct control, tracked under Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. adidas does not consider the use of offsetsOffset/Carbon offsettingAccording to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) a carbon offset is a reduction of GHG in order to balance out an emission made elsewhere. Essentially, offsetting refers to buying carbon credits which are tradable units of reduced GHG emissions from projects outside an organization‘s operations (IPCC). However, it’s important to note that buying these credits doesn't actually reduce the emissions created by the original activity—it's just compensating for them by funding projects that cut emissions elsewhere. In other words, carbon offsetting doesn’t directly lower the emissions from the activity you’re trying to offset. to achieve this target. To achieve this target, we are prioritizing two key initiatives: powering up on renewables (67% contribution to reduction) and improving energy efficiency (3% contribution to reduction) across our operations.
SCOPE 3 2030 TARGET: AIM FOR 42% REDUCTION IN SCOPE 3Scope 3 GHG emissionsScope 3 emissions are indirect GHG emissions (other than those covered in Scope 2) that occur from activities not directly controlled by the organization. adidas includes emissions from the categories purchased goods and services, fuel- and energy-related activities, upstream and downstream transportation and distribution, business travel, end-of-life treatment of sold products and downstream leased assets in its 2030 ambition (SBTi, 2025). ABSOLUTE GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) EMISSIONS BY 2030, MEASURED AGAINST A BASELINE OF 2022
Progress: Scope 3 emissions:
- 2024 value: 5,248,523 tons CO2e
- 2022 (baseline) value: 6,578,270 tons CO2e
- Progress 2024 versus 2022: 20% reduction
Context: In addition to our direct operations, we are reducing our Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Recognizing that a significant portion of these emissions is linked to our suppliers, we understand that meaningful change depends on strong partnerships and meaningful collaboration with them. Through our Supplier Environmental Program, we provide the resources and guidance they need to reduce their environmental impact, which also impacts adidas’ carbon footprint. adidas does not consider the use of offsetsOffset/Carbon offsettingAccording to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) a carbon offset is a reduction of GHG in order to balance out an emission made elsewhere. Essentially, offsetting refers to buying carbon credits which are tradable units of reduced GHG emissions from projects outside an organization‘s operations (IPCC). However, it’s important to note that buying these credits doesn't actually reduce the emissions created by the original activity—it's just compensating for them by funding projects that cut emissions elsewhere. In other words, carbon offsetting doesn’t directly lower the emissions from the activity you’re trying to offset. to achieve this target. Our efforts focus on five key initiatives: driving energy efficiency and maximizing renewable energy (18%), advancing material innovation (10%), phasing out coal at Tier1 and Tier2 supplier facilities (6%), driving process improvements and innovation (5%) and applying other decarbonization levers (3%).
LONGTERM TARGET: AIM FOR A 90% REDUCTION IN SCOPE 1, 2, AND 3 ABSOLUTE GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) EMISSIONS BY 2050 AGAINST A BASELINE OF 2022
Context: As we aim toward 2050, we recognize that achieving this long-term ambition will require breakthrough innovations and technologies that are not yet fully developed or commercially available at scale. While only a small additional reduction will come from further improvements in our Scope 1 and 2 (1%), we expect the majority of reductions to come from our Scope 3 emissions (45%).
Beyond our 90% target, we consider neutralizing the remaining (up to 10%) of our absolute emissions for which reduction actions aren’t viable. In line with SBTi, we will neutralize (offset)Offset/Carbon offsettingAccording to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) a carbon offset is a reduction of GHG in order to balance out an emission made elsewhere. Essentially, offsetting refers to buying carbon credits which are tradable units of reduced GHG emissions from projects outside an organization‘s operations (IPCC). However, it’s important to note that buying these credits doesn't actually reduce the emissions created by the original activity—it's just compensating for them by funding projects that cut emissions elsewhere. In other words, carbon offsetting doesn’t directly lower the emissions from the activity you’re trying to offset. these remaining emissions through high-quality permanent carbon removal solutions. We will ensure that we invest only in certified high-quality projects that will ensure additionality, permanence, exclusivity and with environmental and social safeguards.
For more information on our approach and actions, visit our Climate Action page.