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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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
kgCO2eper 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.
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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
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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
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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