2024 Annual Progress Report for Timberland
What is the OIA Climate Action Corps?
The Climate Action Corps is the outdoor industry’s collaborative model to lead on climate action, with a goal of reducing and removing greenhouse gas emissions across the outdoor industry, carving a new bold path for others to follow.
Climate Action Corps members follow this pathway to reduce their climate impacts
Measure
our entire GHG footprint
Plan
by setting science-aligned reduction targets
Reduce
GHG emissions in line with our targets
Remove
GHG emissions that you cannot eliminate today
Advocate + Engage
for policies supporting climate action
Share
progress each year through this progress report
Measure
| We have measured our scope 1 and scope 2 emissions | X |
| We are in progress on measuring our scope 1 and scope 2 emissions | |
| We have an initial estimate of our scope 1 and scope 2 emissions | |
| We have not yet started measuring our scope 1 and scope 2 emissions |
| We have measured scope 3 emissions | |
| We are in progress on measuring scope 3 emissions | X |
| We have an initial estimate of our scope 3 emissions | |
| We have not yet started measuring our scope 3 emissions |
| Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e) | 7,895 (VF FY24) |
| Scope 2 Emissions (tCO2e) | 37,844 (VF FY24) |
| Scope 3 Emissions (tCO2e) | 5,165,000 (VF FY23) |
| Our company’s GHG measurements have been verified by an independent party | |
| Our company’s GHG measurements will be verified by an independent party | |
| Our company is considering verification of GHG measurements | |
| Our company is not considering verification of GHG measurements |
Other (please specify)
Scope 1 & 2 are independently verified
Plan
Yes
reduce absolute Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 55% by 2030 (FY17 baseline)
Yes
Yes, they are verified
Yes
Reduce scope 3 emissions from purchased goods/ services & upstream transportation by 30% by CY30 from a FY17 baseline
Absolute
Yes
Yes, they are verified
Reduce
Yes
| Improved energy efficiency at our owned/controlled facilities | X |
| Produced or procured renewable electricity (and/or renewable energy credits) for our owned/controlled facilities | X |
| Reduced fuel consumption of company-owned/controlled vehicles by choosing electric vehicles or other alternatives | |
| Reduced onsite use of fuels through electrification or other energy sources for our owned/controlled facilities | X |
| Procured renewable fuels (e.g. biogas) for onsite use at our owned/controlled facilities | |
| Adopted the use of refrigerants with low Global Warming Potential (GWP) at our owned/controlled facilities | |
| Engaged with our suppliers about energy efficiency | X |
| Engaged with our suppliers about renewable energy | X |
| Engaged with our suppliers about cleaner thermal processes (e.g. electrification, biomass) | X |
| Engaged our suppliers about measuring their GHG emissions | |
| Changed our company's products and materials to alternatives with lower-GHG footprint | X |
| Reduced materials waste in the design and/or manufacturing of our products | X |
| Designed our products to be more energy efficient during use | |
| Implemented company policies to reduce impacts of business travel | |
| Reduced packaging and/or changed our packaging to alternatives with lower-GHG footprint | X |
| Reduced impacts of inbound distribution (transportation modes, logistics, packing density) | |
| Reduced impacts of outbound distribution (transportation modes, logistics, packing density) | |
| Designed products for repair-ability and offered repair services | |
| Bought back and re-sold (or facilitating the resale of) used products | |
| Offered product leasing/renting or subscription programs | |
| Moved our company website to a green host | |
| Collaborated with other companies to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy | X |
| Reduced single-use company swag | |
| None (we have not taken actions yet) |
Other (please specify)
Product takeback & recycling program (Timberloop)
Yes
As of FY24 VF has reduced its absolute Scope 2 and 2 GHG emissions by 46% from a FY17 baseline. An improvement from a reduction of 42% in FY23
Remove
No
| Our company purchases carbon offsets for a portion of our footprint | |
| Our company purchases carbon offsets for our entire footprint | |
| Our company directly invests in carbon removal or sequestration |
Other (please specify)
Advocate + Engage
Yes
| Endorsed a climate solutions campaign or sign-on letter | |
| Corresponded directly with U.S. Congress or administration officials | X |
| Corresponded directly with state regulatory agencies and/or officials | X |
| Corresponded directly with international regulatory agencies and/or officials | |
| Supported advocacy groups through donations or membership | X |
| Empowered consumers to take action on climate | |
| Recognized and rewarded climate leading actions with our suppliers | |
| Participated in collaborative industry programs to reduce GHG emissions in the supply chain | |
| Participated in a government meeting, such as OIA's virtual or in-person D.C. fly-in events | |
| Provided our customers with opportunities to advocate |
Other (please specify)
For more info https://d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net/_c35dd4accc943fe4c907ecbc2788e4e0/vfc/files/pages/responsibility/FY2024_Environmental_Social_Responsibility_Report.pdf https://www.vfc.com/responsibility/planet/climate
Share
| Our company's GHG reduction targets are publicly available | X |
| Our company's GHG reduction strategy is publicly available | |
| Our company's progress against GHG targets is publicly available | X |
| Our company's quantified GHG reduction achievements are publicly available | |
| None of the above |
| Our company's GHG measurements are publicly available: | https://d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net/_c35dd4accc943fe4c907ecbc2788e4e0/vfc/files/pages/responsibility/FY2024_Environmental_Social_Responsibility_Report.pdf |
| Our company's GHG reduction targets are publicly available: | https://www.vfc.com/responsibility |
| Our company's GHG reduction strategy is publicly available: | |
| Our company's progress against GHG targets is publicly available: | https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fd1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net%2F_056151d1a33cb6f658521648dd600973%2Fvfc%2Ffiles%2Fpages%2Fresponsibility%2FVF_FY24_E_SR_Report_Data_Download_%25281%2529.xlsx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK |
GHG data represents VF (Timberlands parent company) since we do not have specific GHG emissions on a brand level