Companies with The Climate Label provide products and services that are better for the climate, because they account for the greenhouse gas emissions from operating their business.
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686 measured its GHG emissions in order to understand its impact on the climate and inform its plans to reduce GHGs over time.
Total 2023 GHG Emissions
18,493
tCO2e(market-based)
Roughly equal to driving 4,124 gas-powered cars for one year
28.52
kgCO2eper unit of product
Emissions intensity
686's emissions inventory uses a mix of spending and activity-based data. 686 attests to the accuracy of their data inputs and the Change Climate team reviews the submission for compliance with the Standard.
Emissions Intensity (kgCO2e per unit of product)
Emissions year
Note: The chart shows market-based emissions totals.
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686 is funding a portfolio of projects to support the climate transition. This portfolio includes specific actions within their operations, as well as projects elsewhere around the world.
Total climate funding
$61,027
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As part of its climate transition planning, 686 has established near-term actions to reduce GHG emissions within the next 12-24 months.
Active
Source of emissions
Raw materials
Action
We plan to reduce emissions generated from the production of our raw materials by first assessing the GHG impacts of all of our main shell f ...read more
Status
In progress
Complete By
Q1 2024
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Supply chain energy use
Action
We will work with our largest supplier to help them reduce the amount of energy they use in operations.
Status
In progress
Complete By
Q1 2025
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Supply chain energy use
Action
Work with manufacturers to audit emissions and set a reduction strategy.
Status
In progress
Complete By
Q1 2025
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Packaging
Action
Transition 100% of our individual polybags to master polybags across key retail partners.
Status
Newly set
Complete By
Q1 2025
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Raw materials
Action
Transition 5% of our hardshell fabrics from virgin to recycled materials across our outerwear products.
Status
Newly set
Complete By
Q3 2025
Scope
Scope 3
Completed
Source of emissions
Raw materials
Action
We will reduce by selecting materials and manufacturing processes that have lower carbon footprints.
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q4 2022
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Operational waste
Action
Through partnership with our factories we plan to reduce the amount of waste in cutting thereby lowering our overall carbon footprint.
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q4 2022
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Operational waste
Action
We plan to reduce emissions by reducing cutting waste in manufacturing.
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q1 2023
Scope
Scope 3
As we have seen our snowpack, winters and overall climate shift over the past 32 years, we believe that informed decisions and hard work can help reduce our environmental impact so that the snow is just as deep for our grandkids as it is for us. Using specific and accurate tools and info, we have measured our impact on the environment and are actively using this data to identify alternatives and drive future development decisions. As a Climate Neutral Certified organization, 686 annually measures and offsets all carbon emissions from first thread to last mile.
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