adidas scores 42/100 (Below expectations) on SINK's independent climate assessment — scored from public data only, no company payment can change a number. Last verified May 2026.
That places adidas joint 238th of 691 companies scored, and joint 22nd of 38 in Apparel (Durable / Outdoor).
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.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain (7/10, 7/10). Weakest on Controversies & Red Flags and Nature & Biodiversity Impact (5/10, 5/10).
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Where adidas sits among apparel (durable / outdoor) peers.
Among the 38 major apparel (durable / outdoor) brands we've scored, adidas is tied =22nd of 38, with 1 other.
Score history begins 4 April 2026.
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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.
Direct sector competitor; higher CDP rating and more transparent supply chain renewable data disclosure.
View breakdown →Sector peer with comparable supply chain footprint; leads Adidas on clean energy transparency per Stand.earth.
View breakdown →Apparel giant; contrasting vertical integration model and circular ambition scope relative to Adidas wholesale structure.
View breakdown →Large multinational with similar science-based target validation and greenwashing controversy exposure.
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