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Breitling

Breitling SA, a prestigious Swiss watchmaker, is renowned for its precision timepieces and aviation-inspired designs. Headquartered in Grenchen, Switzerland (CH), the brand has established a significant presence in major markets across Europe, Asia, and North America. Founded in 1884, Breitling has achieved numerous milestones, including the development of the first wrist chronograph and the introduction of the iconic Navitimer model. Specialising in luxury watches, Breitling is celebrated for its chronographs and pilot watches, which combine functionality with exceptional craftsmanship. The brand's commitment to innovation and quality has solidified its position as a leader in the luxury watch industry. With a rich heritage and a reputation for excellence, Breitling continues to be a preferred choice for aviation professionals and watch enthusiasts alike.

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47

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Textile Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Breitling's score of 47 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Breitling's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Breitling reported total carbon emissions of approximately 22,200,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 16,446,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services alone. The breakdown of emissions includes Scope 1 emissions of about 441,000 kg CO2e (mobile and stationary combustion) and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,357,000 kg CO2e from purchased electricity. Comparatively, in 2023, Breitling's total emissions were around 20,800,000 kg CO2e, indicating an increase in emissions primarily driven by Scope 3 categories, particularly business travel and employee commuting. The 2022 data shows a total of about 19,300,000 kg CO2e, highlighting a trend of rising emissions over the years. Breitling is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and has set near-term targets aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company is classified as "Committed" to these targets, although it has not yet committed to a net-zero goal. The brand operates within the textiles, apparel, footwear, and luxury goods sector and is headquartered in Switzerland (CH). Overall, while Breitling has made strides in tracking and reporting its emissions, the increasing trend in carbon output underscores the need for continued focus on sustainability initiatives and effective reduction strategies.

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Scope 1
633,000
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Scope 2
1,659,000
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0,000,000
Scope 3
19,281,000
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00,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Breitling's primary industry is Textiles (17), which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Breitling is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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