VF Corp Met 2030 Scope 1 and 2 Emissions Goal
The apparel company reached its direct carbon reduction target early, though supply chain emissions remain off-track for 2030.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Environmental
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VF Corp has achieved its 2030 target for reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, bringing them to 31,178 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent in fiscal 2026. This performance marks a 69 percent reduction compared to the 2017 baseline year.
Why it matters
Meeting direct emission targets demonstrates the effectiveness of transitioning to renewable electricity, which reached 100 percent coverage. However, the company remains behind its trajectory for Scope 3 emissions, which represent the indirect impact of its broader supply chain.
VF Corp reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions of 31,178 metric tons, a 69 percent drop from the 2017 baseline, supported by increasing renewable electricity coverage from 31 to 100 percent in one year. Conversely, Scope 3 emissions reached 2,133,298 metric tons, or 13 percent below the 2017 baseline, which has been adjusted by 43 percent due to accounting changes.
The players
VF Corp
An apparel and footwear company managing brands like Vans and The North Face that is currently tracking its global carbon footprint against 2030 targets.
The details
VF Corp tracks Scope 3 emissions using a dedicated carbon accounting platform that measures materials based on volume used rather than volume purchased, a method intended to increase data accuracy. To reduce their footprint, the company transitioned seven supplier factories away from coal, with another 15 currently in the process of phasing it out. Efforts also include increasing recycled polyester usage to 71 percent and sourcing 83 percent of cotton through verified schemes.
Timeline
2016: The goal for 100 percent sustainable cotton sourcing was established.
2017: Established as the baseline year for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions tracking.
Fiscal 2025: Period covered by the latest Scope 3 emissions reporting.
September 23, 2026: Official Environmental and Social Responsibility Report published.
2030: Target year for final Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions reductions.
The Tech Race
Corporate carbon accounting is increasingly standardized through frameworks like the Science Based Targets initiative, which demand rigorous, audited Scope 3 reporting. While direct operational targets are often met through energy procurement, the industry-wide race is now defined by the complex challenge of decarbonizing supply chain and material sourcing.
Consumers can expect shifts in product composition as the company continues to prioritize recycled materials, which already account for 71 percent of polyester usage. These adjustments are part of a long-term corporate effort that influences the specific materials and supply chain practices used in the brand's apparel.
The takeaway
While direct emissions targets have been reached, the gap between Scope 3 reductions and 2030 goals remains a critical metric to watch. Stakeholders should track future adjustments to the carbon accounting methodology and updates on the pending cotton sourcing target.
What happens next
VF Corp is expected to announce a new cotton sourcing target following the recent reporting of an 83 percent verified sustainable cotton rate.
Further reading
For more on industry-wide shifts in supply chain monitoring, visit the Environmental section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Sporting Goods Intelligence.
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