Decathlon signed the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action, a UN Climate Change initiative aiming to bring together representatives from the clothing and fashion sector to bring the sector in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement.

Decathlon’s emission targets have also been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). They are:

  • Reduce by 75 percent its CO2 emissions associated with buying electricity
  • Getting its main suppliers to set their own science-based targets by 2024

Decathlon will also work towards 100 percent renewable energy by 2026 in all stores and warehouses, as well as 100 percent of new Decathlon products eco-designed in 2021.

“As a global sports apparel and equipment manufacturer and retailer, we have a responsibility to bring our emissions down in line with what the science tells us is needed,” said Decathlon’s Sustainability Chief Officer Isabelle Guyader in making the duel announcement. “We think we can do this best by adopting formal science-based targets and by working with others across the apparel and fashion sector under the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action.”

To reach its goals, Decathlon’ has pledged to:

  • 100 percent renewable electricity in 2026 for Decathlon stores, warehouses, whilst supporting its industrial partners down this path.
  • Supporting the circular economy with 100 % of new Decathlon products eco-designed in 2021 and developing the sale of second-hand products.
  • Strive towards 1 percent air freight and reduce the impact of other means of transport (maritime, road…).
  • Increase the share of sustainable transport in Decathlon teammates and customers journeys.

“This commitment to science-based targets will enable Decathlon to continue developing goals, strategies and actions that are equal to the task of meeting the challenges of climate change in the medium and long term and will
subsequently lead us to a low carbon economy,” said Emilie Aubry, in charge of the CO2 trajectory for Decathlon.

“Congratulations to Decathlon on having their emissions reduction targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative. By setting targets that align their business with global efforts to avoid the worst impacts of climate change, Decathlon is positioning itself to thrive as the global economy transitions to a low-carbon future.”