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Appalachian Gap Distillery's emissions inventory uses financial estimates based on spending data. Appalachian Gap Distillery attests to the accuracy of their data inputs and the Change Climate team reviews the submission for compliance with our Standard.
112 tCO2e
Roughly equal to driving 25 gas-powered cars for one year
113.91 kgCO2e per unit of product
Emissions intensity
Emissions over time
Emissions year
Absolute Emissions (tCO2e)
Emissions Intensity (kgCO2e per unit of product)
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Appalachian Gap Distillery has adopted near-term action plans to reduce GHG emissions within the next 12-24 months.
Active
Source of emissions
Packaging
Action
We plan to reduce emissions in our supply chain relating to purchased goods by switching to 100% recycled glass bottles for our spirits.
Status
In progress
Complete By
Q2 2021
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Employee commuting
Action
We plan to install an EV charging station on-site and make it available to any employee, supplier or community member.
Status
Newly set
Complete By
Q1 2024
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Vehicle fleet
Action
Replace 25% our traditional vehicle fleet with zero-emission electric vehicles.
Status
Newly set
Complete By
Q4 2024
Scope
Scope 1
Source of emissions
Packaging
Action
Implement a low carbon sourcing/purchasing policy to reduce plastic 75% across materials used for promotional tastings and events.
Status
Newly set
Complete By
Q4 2024
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Software and servers
Action
Transition 100% data currently housed on AWS servers to Google Drive across our entire business.
Status
Newly set
Complete By
Q4 2024
Scope
Scope 3
Completed
Source of emissions
Energy at offices or controlled facilities
Action
We plan to switch to 50% renewable natural gas from the methane produced by the organic material in landfills, wastewater treatment faciliti ...read more
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q2 2021
Scope
Scope 1
Source of emissions
Packaging
Action
We plan to shift to 100% cardboard packaging and eliminating plastic protective sleeves.
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q1 2024
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Business travel
Action
We will reduce business travel related emissions by 50% by hiring local brand ambassadors, subsidizing the use of public transit and reduci ...read more
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q4 2023
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Raw materials
Action
We aim to source 75% of our grain from organic and/or regenerative growers in the area for use in our distilled spirits.
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q4 2023
Scope
Scope 3
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Appalachian Gap Distillery addressed last year’s emissions by buying and retiring an equal amount of high quality, verified carbon and clean energy credits.
Emissions accounted for
113 tCO2e
Roughly equal to keeping 126,560 pounds of carbon in the ground
Total investment
$1,917
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Reforestation
Description
Projects that restore degraded or deforested ecosystems.
Type
Agriculture
Description
Projects that sequester carbon by adapting agricultural practices to support healthy soils and crops.
Type
Landfill gas
Description
Projects that capture methane gas from landfills to reduce emissions. The gas is then used to power local homes, providing a reliable local ...read more
Type
Improved forest management
Description
Projects focused on developing sustainable management and harvesting practices in forest ecosystems.
Doing the right thing has been at the core of what we do since we first turned on our stills in 2014. We take care selecting local grains grown with sustainable practices, operate as efficiently as possible and strive to eliminate wasteful packaging. Our ethos also informed our decision to install solar panels and ensure our facility uses energy efficiently by insulating the building, optimizing our equipment and using as much natural light as possible. Our fans care as much about sustainability as we do so we are inspired to find ways of continually improving the sustainability of our operation and how we do business. This way our customers can be confident that with each sip of our spirits, they can drink well while doing good.
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