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Brompton Bicycle

Brompton Bicycle Ltd, commonly known as Brompton, is a renowned British manufacturer of folding bicycles, headquartered in London, GB. Founded in 1975, the company has established itself as a leader in the cycling industry, particularly in urban mobility solutions. With a focus on high-quality craftsmanship and innovative design, Brompton bicycles are celebrated for their compactness and portability, making them ideal for city dwellers. The company’s core products include a range of folding bikes that are customisable and built for durability, catering to both casual riders and commuting enthusiasts. Notable achievements include winning multiple design awards and maintaining a strong market position as a preferred choice for folding bicycles worldwide. Brompton continues to expand its operational reach, promoting sustainable transport solutions across major urban centres globally.

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44

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Furniture 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

Brompton Bicycle's score of 44 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Brompton Bicycle's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Brompton Bicycle reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 439,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 319,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 in Great Britain. This reflects a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint as part of their broader climate strategy. The company has set ambitious targets, aiming for a 55% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2032, using FY2023 as the baseline. Additionally, they plan to cut Scope 3 emissions by approximately 58.14% per bicycle sold within the same timeframe. Looking towards the long term, Brompton Bicycle is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by FY2050. This includes a significant reduction target of 90% for Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 97% reduction for Scope 3 emissions per bicycle sold by the same year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's dedication to sustainable practices in the consumer durables sector.

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Scope 2
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Brompton Bicycle's primary industry is Furniture; other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36), which is low 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 Brompton Bicycle is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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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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