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Backdrop

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Design + Home

first certified

2021

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

Backdrop 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

589

tCO2e

(market-based)

Roughly equal to driving 131 gas-powered cars for one year

4.35

kgCO2e

per unit of product

Emissions intensity

Backdrop's emissions inventory uses a mix of spending and activity-based data. Backdrop attests to the accuracy of their data inputs and 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

Backdrop 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

$2,958

03

Reduction Plans

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

Active

Source of emissions

Operational waste

Action

We plan to reduce emissions by developing and implementing a sustainable purchasing policy with our vendors.

Status

In progress


Complete By

Q4 2023

Scope

Scope 3

Source of emissions

Downstream shipping

Action

Eliminate all downstream shipments via overnight shipping across expedited orders.

Status

Newly set


Complete By

Q1 2025

Scope

Scope 3

Source of emissions

Downstream shipping

Action

Manufacture goods closer to our consumers to reduce miles traveled across all customer shipping.

Status

Newly set


Complete By

Q4 2025

Scope

Scope 3

Completed

Source of emissions

Employee commuting

Action

We plan to reduce emissions from employee commuting by encouraging remote working and travel for in-person meetings or events only when nece ...read more

Status

Completed


Complete By

Q4 2023

Scope

Scope 3

Source of emissions

Packaging

Action

Redesign cardboard inserts across protective materials to 100% biodegradable packing.

Status

Completed


Complete By

Q1 2025

Scope

Scope 3

Source of emissions

Capital expenditures

Action

Implement a policy to extend the lifespan of laptops by 10% in Backdrop office and warehouses.

Status

Completed


Complete By

Q3 2024

Scope

Scope 3

Backdrop is excited to be a role model in the paint category for what a new generation of thoughtful and responsible companies can look like. From the outset, we made sure our products met the strictest environmental standards in our industry, even obtaining third party validation via Green Wise for our low VOC and low odor water based paints. We know that small steps can have big impacts. We opted for a stainless steel recyclable material for our paint cans, introduced fully biodegradable shipping protection in our packaging, and our paint factory is fully powered by renewable energy sources. We also have supported the International Rescue Committee since inception, which is an organization supporting displaced refugee families. Climate related forced migration is a growing cause of displacement. As a Climate Neutral Certified company, Backdrop prioritizes limiting and offsetting our emissions, measuring our carbon footprint, and strategically reducing our carbon impact year over year.

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