Tracking our climate impact — one pedal stroke at a time.
Cycling plays an important role in low-carbon mobility, but producing bikes generates environmental impacts. To mitigate this, we regularly assess and report our Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF), measuring the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from our operations and across our value chain.
Greenhouse gas emissions and methodology
Canyon has set science-based targets to reduce our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and minimize our climate impact. To track our progress, we measure our emissions annually and report them to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). Our assessments follow the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol, which categorizes emissions into three scopes:
Scope 1 – direct emissions from our operations
Scope 2 – indirect emissions from purchased energy
Scope 3 – emissions from our value chain, including raw materials, logistics, and product use
We calculate emissions by collecting activity data (such as energy consumption and material usage) and applying relevant emission factors that represent the CO₂e impact per unit. This approach enables us to identify key areas for effective emissions reduction across our operations and supply chain.
Our results so far
| Year | Scope 1 | Scope 2 | Scope 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 726 t CO₂e | 88 t CO₂e | 82,800 t CO₂e |
| 2022 | 675 t CO₂e | 76 t CO₂e | 123,731 t CO₂e |
| 2023 | 550 t CO₂e | 78 t CO₂e | 143,072 t CO₂e |
| 2024 | 524 t CO₂e | 98 t CO₂e | 97,860 t CO₂e |
From data to action
To reduce emissions across all scopes, we’ve implemented tools such as the Life Cycle Assessment, which helps evaluate the environmental impact of individual bicycles and their components. This allows us to work closely with suppliers to reduce emissions during production and transportation.
Collaboration for greater impact
Since 2023, we’ve been co-developing a Climate Action Training Programme, which launched in 2024. This free of charge training programme creates a level playing field and a common understanding of measuring and reporting GHG emissions, and helps our suppliers set reduction targets and implement solutions to reduce their environmental impact. By working together, we believe we can accelerate change across the entire cycling industry.
FAQ: Key points at a glance
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