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Avocado Green Mattress

category

Design + Home

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

Avocado Green Mattress 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

13,681

tCO2e

(market-based)

Roughly equal to driving 3,051 gas-powered cars for one year

0.11

kgCO2e

per dollar of revenue

Emissions intensity

Avocado Green Mattress'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.

Absolute Emissions (tCO2e)

Emissions Intensity (kgCO2e per dollar of revenue)

Emissions year

Note: The chart shows market-based emissions totals.

02

Funding for Climate Solutions

Avocado Green Mattress 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

$90,000

03

Reduction Plans

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

Active

Source of emissions

Operational waste

Action

Reduce waste generated from returns from our sister company, Brentwood Home.

Status

In progress


Complete By

Q4 2021

Scope

Scope 3

Source of emissions

Supply chain energy use

Action

Source renewable energy for manufacturing processes

Status

In progress


Complete By

Q4 2021

Scope

Scope 3

Source of emissions

Upstream shipping

Action

We intend to reduce emissions from shipping from SE Asia by switching to a factory closer to the US for Latex and Wool materials.

Status

In progress


Complete By

Q2 2024

Scope

Scope 3

Source of emissions

Downstream shipping

Action

Reduce emissions from downstream shipping from Road and Air.

Status

In progress


Complete By

Q1 2024

Scope

Scope 3

Source of emissions

Electricity

Action

Reduce non-renewble energy use at the factory by sourcing renewable energy or installing onsite solar.

Status

In progress


Complete By

Q4 2021

Scope

Scope 2

Source of emissions

Supply chain energy use

Action

Reduce manufacturing emissions by sourcing renewable energy.

Status

In progress


Complete By

Q4 2021

Scope

Scope 3

Source of emissions

Business travel

Action

Reduce total business travel by 60% for executive leadership and department heads by holding in-person meetings quarterly rather than month ...read more

Status

In progress


Complete By

Q4 2024

Scope

Scope 3

Source of emissions

Downstream shipping

Action

We plan to discourage overnight shipping by eliminating the option for oversized items, including mattresses and furniture.

Status

In progress


Complete By

Q1 2024

Scope

Scope 3

Source of emissions

Capital expenditures

Action

We intend to upgrade the roll packing and packaging section to more efficient modern machinery that can double the output in a shift in FY 2 ...read more

Status

Newly set


Complete By

Q4 2025

Scope

Scope 3

Source of emissions

Energy at offices or controlled facilities

Action

Implement energy conservation measures to reduce consumption by installing automatic timers and smart devices for lights, Heat, A/C to be ma ...read more

Status

Newly set


Complete By

Q4 2025

Scope

Scope 1

Completed

Source of emissions

Operational waste

Action

We are aiming to achieve Zero Waste Certification

Status

Completed


Complete By

Q4 2022

Scope

Scope 3

Source of emissions

Downstream shipping

Action

Reduce emissions from downstream shipping by reducing our return rate through improved communication at the point of sale.

Status

Completed


Complete By

Q4 2021

Scope

Scope 3

Source of emissions

Operational waste

Action

Reduce waste from returned products by improving charitable donations of returned products to ~95%.

Status

Completed


Complete By

Q4 2021

Scope

Scope 3

Source of emissions

Vehicle fleet

Action

Reduce miles driven to transport purchased and returned products by using technology to optimize driving routes.

Status

Completed


Complete By

Q4 2021

Scope

Scope 1

Source of emissions

Vehicle fleet

Action

Reduce non-electric vehicles in the delivery fleet

Status

Completed


Complete By

Q1 2023

Scope

Scope 1

Emissions reduction targets

Avocado Green Mattress has set a long-term target to reduce GHG emissions.

Active

Target

We commit to reducing 2021 Scope 1 and 2 emissions 50% by 2030.

Avocado is redefining what it means to be a sustainable, ethical brand. As a Certified B-Corp, their vision is as urgent as it is aspirational a world united by sustainability and social responsibility. They practice radical transparency and a farm-to-bedroom approach; they co-own a latex farm, factory, and wool collective in India from where they source and process raw materials. Mattresses are handcrafted in a Los Angeles factory that they own. Their materials, factory, and finished products are GOTS/GOLS organic certified. As long-standing members of 1% for the Planet and recipients of their inaugural Pinnacle Award, one percent of all revenue is donated to environmental nonprofits annually.

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