adidas AG

Textiles & Apparel

Company Summary

Adidas AG is a multinational sportswear manufacturer that has made significant progress in sustainability through its initiatives to achieve carbon neutrality, use sustainable materials, and reduce plastic waste. The company’s ESG rating is boosted by its commitment to ethical sourcing and eco-friendly product innovations, such as shoes made from recycled plastic. However, Adidas faces ongoing challenges related to labor practices in its supply chains and the environmental impact of fast fashion. Additionally, issues concerning worker welfare and manufacturing practices continue to affect Adidas’s ESG score. Despite these issues, Adidas is committed to improving its environmental sustainability efforts. For further details, review the Adidas ESG report. They have a low ESG risk, low exposure to material ESG issues, and manage their ESG issues well. The company faces specific material ESG issues related to data privacy and cybersecurity, business ethics, supply chains and human rights, human capital, and controversies surrounding human rights violations. Their sustainability targets include a decarbonisation target by 2025, and their net zero emissions goals are in line with the Paris Agreement. Decent Work and Economic Growth is the only sustainable development goal the company is aligned with so far, and they also aim to achieve climate neutrality. For more information, download the latest ESG adidas report.

ESG Rating Overview

Sustainalytics

Overall ESG Rating :

15.9
Rating Scale
0-10Negligible10-20Low20-30Med30-40High40+Severe
Ranking
Industry Group
textile and apparel52 out of 194
Universe
global universe2112 out of 15104

Overall ESG Rating :

90
Rating Scale
0-25Poor 25-50Satisfactory 50-75Good75-100Excellent
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Overall ESG Rating :

AAA
Rating Scale
CCCB
Laggard
BBBBBA
Average
AAAAA
Leader

Adidas is a leader among 105 companies in the textiles, apparel & luxury goods industry.

Temperature Rise :

1.5℃
CLIMATE SCALE
≥ 3.85°CLagging > 2°C - < 3.85°CMisaligned ≤ 2°CAligned

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What is Adidas' ESG score?

Adidas holds an AA rating from MSCI and is rated Low Risk by Sustainalytics. The company is recognized for its commitment to sustainability, particularly in the use of recycled materials and its environmental initiatives.

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