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Allbirds

category

Fashion + Apparel

first certified

2020

current certification year

2024

About The Climate Label

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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01

Emissions

Allbirds 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

21,453

tCO2e

(market-based)

Roughly equal to driving 4,784 gas-powered cars for one year

8.75

kgCO2e

per unit of product

Emissions intensity

Allbirds's emissions inventory uses a mix of spending and activity-based data. An independent third party verification ensures accuracy and completeness of the inventory. 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.

02

Funding for Climate Solutions

Allbirds 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

$345,679

03

Reduction Plans

As part of its climate transition planning, Allbirds has established near-term actions to reduce GHG emissions within the next 12-24 months.

Active

Source of emissions

Raw materials

Action

Implement a low carbon sourcing/purchasing policy to increase regenerative sources by 100% across all Allbirds wool.

Status

In progress


Complete By

Q4 2024

Scope

Scope 3

Source of emissions

Raw materials

Action

Redesign upper and lining materials across footwear styles to decrease raw material emissions.

Status

Newly set


Complete By

Q4 2025

Scope

Scope 3

Source of emissions

Raw materials

Action

Redesign insole top cloth material across footwear styles to decrease raw material emissions.

Status

Newly set


Complete By

Q4 2025

Scope

Scope 3

Completed

Source of emissions

Supply chain energy use

Action

We plan to reduce manufacturing emissions from fossil fuels.

Status

Completed


Complete By

Q4 2022

Scope

Scope 3

Source of emissions

Upstream shipping

Action

We plan to reduce transportation and distribution emissions from air freight.

Status

Completed


Complete By

Q4 2022

Scope

Scope 3

Source of emissions

Packaging

Action

We plan to reduce emissions from footwear packaging.

Status

Completed


Complete By

Q2 2023

Scope

Scope 3

Source of emissions

Raw materials

Action

We will transition materials in our footwear to lower carbon natural and recycled alternatives.

Status

Completed


Complete By

Q2 2023

Scope

Scope 3

Source of emissions

Energy at offices or controlled facilities

Action

Reduce non-renewable energy use in retail stores (where available)

Status

Completed


Complete By

Q2 2021

Scope

Scope 2

Source of emissions

Raw materials

Action

Reduce footwear midsoles made from EVA

Status

Completed


Complete By

Q2 2021

Scope

Scope 3

Source of emissions

Supply chain energy use

Action

We will shift and consolidate manufacturing with a supplier in Vietnam and support the use of renewables to meet electricity demand (onsite ...read more

Status

Completed


Complete By

Q4 2023

Scope

Scope 3

Emissions reduction targets

Allbirds has set a long-term target to reduce GHG emissions.

Active

Target

We commit to reducing 2020 Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions 42% by 2030.

At Allbirds, we believe in making better things in a better way. We are on a mission to prove that comfort, design, and sustainability aren’t mutually exclusive by making premium footwear and apparel with natural and recycled materials. Our sustainability approach involves measuring the carbon footprint of our product and corporate operations, reducing our impact through regenerative agriculture, renewable materials, and responsible energy, and supporting nature-based carbon removal projects.

— Allbirds

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