Accessing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions have come a long way since Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) set its first science-based targets for renewable electricity and energy use in 2018.
Over nearly a decade, Jeffrey Hogue, LS&Co.’s chief sustainability officer, said progress has been made. The company achieved an 81 percent reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions through 2024, against a 2016 baseline, and achieved 100 percent renewable electricity use in all company-operated facilities by 2025.
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However, due to “significant changes and growth in the business” LS&Co. couldn’t have anticipated when targets were set, Hogue said the company expects to fall just short of its 90 percent reduction in emissions target when it releases 2025 fiscal year data later this year.
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Despite this setback, LS&Co. has established new targets. Using 2022 as a baseline, the company set updated 2030 goals aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
LS&Co. outlined its new targets in an Unzipped blog post. Targets include a 42 percent reduction in Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned and controlled sources such as boilers, company vehicles and the use of refrigerants and 91 percent reduction in Scope 2 emissions, which are indirect emissions generated from electricity, steam, heat and cooling LS&Co. purchases and uses.
Additionally, LS&Co. aims to maintain 100 percent renewable electricity in all company-operated facilities.
“These targets are aligned to our overall business strategy and were developed collaboratively with cross-functional partners across the company, particularly our retail and distribution and logistics teams. They reflect our commitment to energy efficiency, risk management and compliance, while accounting for business growth and evolving industry standards,” Hogue stated.
He added that the new goals separate progress between Scope 1 and 2 emissions, which allows the company “to hold ourselves accountable to driving meaningful results across our operations, building upon the emissions we’ve already reduced to date.”
Steps like installing smart thermostats to more than 30 U.S. stores will help LS&Co. reduce the energy consumption of its retail network. The company is also working with suppliers to support emissions reductions in their own operations.
“These efforts are already making incremental progress, highlighting how responsible climate targets can support business impact. By investing in smart energy solutions and setting credible, achievable targets, we’re demonstrating that climate action and business growth go hand in hand,” Hogue stated.