Decathlon (Switzerland)  has announced its formal commitment to science-based emissions targets in line with the goals of the Paris Climate Change Agreement and its signing of the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action.

In order to achieve its sustainability goals, the company has sought approval on its targets from the Science Based Target (SBT) initiative, which has approved its Climate Change commitments. Decathlon has committed to reducing its CO2 emissions associated with direct and indirect emissions linked to buying electricity by 75% and getting its main suppliers to set their own science-based targets by 2024.

These targets will be supplemented by a group-wide target to reduce CO2 emissions per product sold by 40% between 2016 and 2026 for all its sports categories. Sustainable strategies

Decathlon aims to achieve these targets by a number of sustainable strategies, including using 100% renewable electricity by 2026 in its stores – including its 45 in the UK - and warehouses, whilst supporting its industrial partners to do the same. In addition to this, 100% of new Decathlon products will be eco-designed by 2021 and it will also investigate into developing the sale of second-hand products throughout the store.

In addition to this, 100% of new Decathlon products will be eco-designed by 2021 and it will also investigate into developing the sale of second-hand products throughout the store. The company is also striving towards using just 1% air freight for its transportation needs and reduce the impact of other means of transport.