# Avocado Green Mattress **Certification:** The Climate Label Certified — Completed, 2025 **Certified since:** 2020 (most recent: 2025) **Industry:** Design + Home **Website:** https://www.avocadogreenmattress.com/ **Sustainability page:** https://www.avocadogreenmattress.com/pages/2024-impact-report ## Sustainability story 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. ## Emissions (2025) **Methodology:** 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. - Scope 1: 0 tCO2e - Scope 2 (location-based): 1,372 tCO2e - Scope 2 (market-based): 1,372 tCO2e - Scope 3 (location-based): 16,024 tCO2e - Scope 3 (market-based): 16,024 tCO2e - **Total (location-based): 17,396 tCO2e** - **Total (market-based): 17,396 tCO2e** **Emissions intensity:** Per unit of product — unit of product ### Emissions history (tCO2e, intensity as disclosed) | Year | Scope 1 | Scope 2 (loc) | Scope 2 (mkt) | Scope 3 (loc) | Scope 3 (mkt) | Intensity | |-|-|-|-|-|-|-| | 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | n/a | | 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | n/a | | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 814 | 0 | 31,935 | 0.18 | | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 828 | 0 | 24,673 | 0.18 | | 2023 | 0 | 0 | 664 | 0 | 13,018 | 0.11 | | 2024 | 0 | 1,372 | 1,372 | 16,024 | 16,024 | 0.11 | ## Reduction plans ### Science-aligned targets - We commit to reducing 2021 Scope 1 and 2 emissions 50% by 2030. (completion: 19%) ### Reduction action plans - **Scope 3** — We are aiming to achieve Zero Waste Certification (source: Operational waste, target: Q4 2022, completion: 100%) - **Scope 3** — Reduce waste generated from returns from our sister company, Brentwood Home. (source: Operational waste, target: Q4 2021, completion: 100%) - **Scope 3** — Source renewable energy for manufacturing processes (source: Supply chain energy use, target: Q4 2021, completion: 30%) - **Scope 3** — Reduce emissions from downstream shipping by reducing our return rate through improved communication at the point of sale. (source: Downstream shipping, target: Q4 2021, completion: 100%) - **Scope 3** — We intend to reduce emissions from shipping from SE Asia by switching to a factory closer to the US for Latex and Wool materials. (source: Upstream shipping, target: Q2 2024, completion: 100%) - **Scope 3** — Reduce emissions from downstream shipping from Road and Air. (source: Downstream shipping, target: Q1 2024, completion: 90%) - **Scope 2** — Reduce non-renewble energy use at the factory by sourcing renewable energy or installing onsite solar. (source: Electricity, target: Q4 2021, completion: 20%) - **Scope 3** — Reduce waste from returned products by improving charitable donations of returned products to ~95%. (source: Operational waste, target: Q4 2021, completion: 100%) - **Scope 3** — Reduce manufacturing emissions by sourcing renewable energy. (source: Supply chain energy use, target: Q4 2021, completion: 20%) - **Scope 1** — Reduce miles driven to transport purchased and returned products by using technology to optimize driving routes. (source: Vehicle fleet, target: Q4 2021, completion: 100%) - **Scope 1** — Reduce non-electric vehicles in the delivery fleet (source: Vehicle fleet, target: Q1 2023, completion: 100%) - **Scope 3** — Reduce total business travel by 60% for executive leadership and department heads by holding in-person meetings quarterly rather than monthly. (source: Business travel, target: Q4 2024, completion: 100%) - **Scope 3** — We plan to discourage overnight shipping by eliminating the option for oversized items, including mattresses and furniture. (source: Downstream shipping, target: Q1 2024, completion: 95%) - **Scope 3** — 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 2025. (source: Capital expenditures, target: Q4 2025, completion: 100%) - **Scope 1** — Implement energy conservation measures to reduce consumption by installing automatic timers and smart devices for lights, Heat, A/C to be managed more efficiently. (source: Energy at offices or controlled facilities, target: Q4 2025, completion: 95%) - **Scope 3** — Develop a new Certified Organic GOTS processed Kapok Fiber. to reduce emissions associated with non certified, conventional kapok fiber. by 25% across Fill for Pillows and support layer for Crib Mattresses. (source: Raw materials, target: 2026, completion: 0%) - **Scope 3** — Redesign Latex Foam across Support and Comfort layer in mattresses and toppers. to Include more volume in ocean freight containers by compressing the foam by 30%. by 30% (source: Raw materials, target: 2025, completion: 0%) ## Climate funding (2025) **Total funding:** $1,010,079.05 **Carbon fee:** $15/tCO2e **Spend by category:** - VCA (Voluntary Carbon / Reductions): $1,010,079.05 - OC (Organizational Commitments): $0 - BVC (Beyond Value Chain): n/a ### Projects - [VCA] Global Organics Textile Standard Wool Project (Low-carbon material purchase, Materials & Manufacturing): $331,605.6 - [VCA] Organic Cotton versus Conventional Cotton (Low-carbon material purchase, Materials & Manufacturing): $678,473.45 --- Source: https://explore.changeclimate.org/brand/avocado-green-brands API documentation: https://api-docs.changeclimate.org/certified-brands.html