The emissions of the VAUDE carbon footprint are determined by the independent organization myclimate based on the consumption data in the respective financial year.

myclimate follows the following principles when calculating emissions:

Scope 3 emissions are shown in the balance sheet in the relevant categories as CO2 equivalents.
All greenhouse gases according to the IPCC were included in the balance.
There are no biogenic CO2 emissions (stock accounting).
Emission categories/activities included in Scope 3: Business travel and overnight stays (excluding vehicle fleet, as Scope 1), goods logistics, material consumption VAUDE Manufaktur, fuel and energy-related emissions (if not included in Scope 1 or 2), commuting, consumables, raw materials, residual waste, wastewater, water and website (electricity external data center).
The basis is the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (WRI) In the case of assumptions, they are listed in the source.
In almost all cases, the source is ecoinvent V3 (LCA database) with GWP: 100 y from IPCC (2013). The individual sources are listed in the balance sheet.
Consolidation approach to operational control (according to WRI: GHG Protocol)

Scope 3 Screening

In addition to the emissions that are calculated from directly collected consumption data in the carbon footprint, further emissions arise from business operations that are only estimated due to a lack of available measured data. According to the GHG Protocol, this procedure is called "Scope 3 Screening".

In 2024, VAUDE generated a further 1,347 tons of CO2e in Scope 3 screening from rented premises (category 3.8), franchise businesses (category 3.14) and the disposal of products at the end of their life cycle (category 3.12).

Extrapolation of emissions from ready-made garments (Tier 1)

In addition, the emissions generated in the clothing manufacturing plants (Tier 1) are extrapolated:

Since, according to scientific expert studies in the textile industry, they regularly cause less than 10 percent of all emissions in the carbon footprint of a brand like VAUDE, we have so far only partially recorded the consumption data of these companies. In order to take their emissions fully into account, including for the science-based VAUDE Net Zero targets, myclimate calculates them using a correction factor based on the quantity of raw materials processed ("Upscaling Scope 3.1 to Tier 1").

In the 2024 financial year, a total of 705 tons of CO2e were generated in all external production/manufacturing companies that manufacture VAUDE products.

With our science-based Net Zero climate strategy and a comprehensive carbon footprint assessment, we are working continuously and transparently to prevent and reduce emissions throughout the entire value chain.