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ChicoEco, Inc

category

Fashion + Apparel

first certified

2020

current certification year

2024

Parent brand

The certification for ChicoEco, Inc covers business activities and operations for the following other brands:

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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Emissions

ChicoEco, Inc measured its GHG emissions in order to understand its impact on the climate and inform its plans to reduce GHGs over time.

Total 2024 GHG Emissions

582.4 tCO2e

Roughly equal to driving 124 gas-powered cars for one year

0.13 kgCO2e per dollar of revenue

Emissions intensity

ChicoEco, Inc's emissions inventory uses a mix of spending and activity-based data. ChicoEco, Inc 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 dollar of revenue)

Emissions year

Note: The chart shows location-based emissions totals.

02

Funding for Climate Solutions

ChicoEco, Inc 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

$8,468

03

Reduction Plans

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

Active

Source of emissions

Raw materials

Action

Shift from Virgin Polyester to Recycled Content or Renewable % of products sold made from virgin vs recycled or renewable.

Status

In progress

Complete By

Q4 2022

Scope

Scope 3

Source of emissions

Raw materials

Action

By 2030, all products will be made from recycled content or renewable materials. By 2024, Snack Time products will be made with recycled ma ...read more

Status

In progress

Complete By

Q1 2024

Scope

Scope 3

Source of emissions

Raw materials

Action

Reduce emissions from plastics in products by shifting to more rPET from 2019 baseline year (43%).

Status

In progress

Complete By

Q4 2020

Scope

Scope 3

Source of emissions

Upstream shipping

Action

Reduce the use of air shipping by at least 5% by reducing master carton size to fit more products into less space.

Status

In progress

Complete By

Q4 2023

Scope

Scope 3

Source of emissions

Raw materials

Action

Transition Traditional PU Coated Fabric to Uncoated Fabric across 20% of Reusable Bags Produced.

Status

Newly set

Complete By

Q1 2025

Scope

Scope 3

Source of emissions

Raw materials

Action

Transition Virgin Polyester Woven Fabric to 100% Post Consumer Polyester Woven Fabric across Reusable Bags.

Status

Newly set

Complete By

Q1 2025

Scope

Scope 3

Completed

Source of emissions

Downstream shipping

Action

Reduce emissions from shipping customizing products closer to the customer location, resulting in less need for air shipments.

Status

Completed

Complete By

Q4 2022

Scope

Scope 3

Source of emissions

Upstream shipping

Action

Reduce the use of carbon-intensive air freight by optimizing and expanding our ability to produce products with shorter lead times.

Status

Completed

Complete By

Q1 2024

Scope

Scope 3

Source of emissions

Raw materials

Action

Transition 20% Traditional Dyed Fabric to Waterless Dyes Fabric across all products.

Status

Completed

Complete By

Q1 2024

Scope

Scope 3

Emissions reduction targets

ChicoEco, Inc 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.

From the day we first opened our doors, compassionate sustainability has been at the heart of our bold business. It?s the reason and the promise behind our "Pledge for the Planet? Commitment, establishing us as a leader in cutting-edge corporate sustainability. Our Mission: Helping Humanity Bag The Single-Use Habit By exchanging wasteful, single-use bags, utensils, and containers for high-quality, long-lasting reusable products, we protect our planet from pollution and preserve its beauty for generations to come. We Hold Ourselves To The Highest Of Standards Rigorous safety and contaminant testing, certified recycled yarn, fair labor rules, ethical manufacturing, high quality and extreme durability, zero-waste operations?these are just a few of the key benchmarks to which we hold ourselves accountable as a responsible manufacturer, business partner, and retailer. As new and better ways to care for the planet emerge, we constantly position ourselves to evolve and grow in tandem with improvements in technology and sustainable approaches. Whether growth is a new design or a fresh partnership with like-minded companies, we remain passionate about challenging the status quo. There is no longer an excuse for any action other than change. Our Seven-Point Plan For Sustainability As part of this commitment, we advocate for policies that limit single-use products and ultimately make the world a better, safer place. Specifically, we walk the talk through seven key initiatives. Read about them here: https://chicobag.com/pages/our-mission

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