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Belong Wines's emissions inventory uses financial estimates based on spending data. Belong Wines attests to the accuracy of their data inputs and the Change Climate team reviews the submission for compliance with our Standard.
38 tCO2e
Roughly equal to using 1,744 propane cylinders for home BBQs
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Belong Wines has adopted near-term action plans to reduce GHG emissions within the next 12-24 months.
Active
Source of emissions
Operational waste
Action
We plan to reduce waste from the production.
Status
Newly set
Complete By
Q4 2022
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Raw materials
Action
Work to source more of our grapes from organic or regenerative farms.
Status
Newly set
Complete By
Q4 2023
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Packaging
Action
Eliminate single-use packaging items - i.e. switch from stickers to stamps on all shipments + switch to reusable tote bags for local deliver ...read more
Status
Newly set
Complete By
Q3 2023
Scope
Scope 3
Completed
Source of emissions
Packaging
Action
We plan to switch and use only recycled packaging for our wine shipping needs, including not using plastic shipping tape
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q4 2021
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Operational waste
Action
We plan to only purchase marketing materials produced from recycled materials and suppliers who employ sustainable practices in their busine ...read more
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q4 2021
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Operational waste
Action
We plan to reduce emissions related to our merchandise.
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q2 2022
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Energy at offices or controlled facilities
Action
Reduce non-renewable energy use for home/office
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q2 2020
Scope
Scope 2
Source of emissions
Upstream shipping
Action
Reduce glass purchased from non-US glass producer
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q4 2020
Scope
Scope 3
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Belong Wines addressed last year’s emissions by buying and retiring an equal amount of high quality, verified carbon and clean energy credits.
Emissions accounted for
39 tCO2e
Roughly equal to keeping 43,680 pounds of carbon in the ground
Total investment
$530
Project types
Type
Avoid deforestation
Description
Projects that reduce the risk of deforestation in important forest ecosystems.
We are a husband and wife operated wine project that was started in 2017 with the goal to produce wines that would celebrate everything we hold dear; love, adventure, and a sense of exploration. We are based in the Napa Valley and source our grapes from El Dorado County. We believe that we have a responsibility to make a difference in this world through our actions and our business. We are passionate about being a company for good and are excited to continue our efforts to leave it better than we found it. We are proud members of 1% For The Planet and Climate Neutral Certified.
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