Adidas AG, founded in 1924 and headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany, designs and manufactures athletic footwear, apparel, and sports equipment.
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Adidas discloses emissions comprehensively under GHG Protocol but remains off-track for 2030 climate targets, with absolute emissions rising year-on-year despite intensity gains. A 2025 German court ruling upheld misleading climate advertising claims. Energy transition relies heavily on unbundled instruments rather than additionality; supply chain renewable penetration at 24% is weak.
adidas scores 42/100 (Below expectations) on SINK's independent climate assessment, scored from public data only. Fees pay for the review, never the result. Last verified May 2026.
That places adidas joint 317th of 847 companies scored, and joint 22nd of 41 in Apparel (Durable / Outdoor).
Where adidas sits among apparel (durable / outdoor) peers.
Among the 41 major apparel (durable / outdoor) brands we've scored, adidas is tied =22nd of 41, with 1 other.
Its three lowest-scoring questions, and what the evidence didn't show.
Absolute emissions fell 20% from 2022 (6.74Mt) to FY2024 (6.43Mt), but rose 5.5% year-on-year FY2023–FY2024.
Coal phase-out ongoing but boilers converting to biomass/gas, not full electrification.
TNFD-aligned disclosure not confirmed; natural rubber and timber roadmaps still under development; no ecosystem restoration outcomes verified.
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The 3 companies in the sector scoring nearest above adidas.
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Adidas AG, founded in 1924 and headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany, designs and manufactures athletic footwear, apparel, and sports equipment. A global leader in the sportswear sector with €21.4bn FY2023 revenue and 59,030 employees, it competes directly with Nike and PUMA across retail and wholesale channels.
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