Warby Parker
Warby Parker, a leading eyewear retailer based in the United States, was founded in 2010 with a mission to offer stylish, affordable glasses. Headquartered in New York City, the company operates across major regions in North America, providing a seamless shopping experience both online and in physical stores. Specialising in prescription glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses, Warby Parker is renowned for its innovative Home Try-On programme, allowing customers to test frames before purchase. The brand has made significant strides in the eyewear industry, achieving a notable market position by prioritising social responsibility, including initiatives to donate a pair of glasses for every pair sold. With a commitment to quality and design, Warby Parker continues to redefine the eyewear shopping experience.
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Warby Parker's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Warby Parker reported total carbon emissions of approximately 53,271,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 409,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 3,013,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 49,849,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 57,863,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 961,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 2,696,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 54,206,000 kg CO2e. Warby Parker has committed to being carbon-neutral for its operational emissions (Scope 1 and Scope 2) since its founding, with a specific focus on maintaining this status through 2024. This commitment reflects the company's proactive approach to reducing its environmental impact and aligns with industry standards for climate responsibility. Overall, Warby Parker's emissions data highlights a significant reliance on Scope 3 emissions, which typically encompass the majority of a company's carbon footprint, indicating areas for potential improvement in their sustainability efforts.
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| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 49,160,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 49,160,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 49,160,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Warby Parker is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
