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ChicoEco, Inc's emissions inventory uses a mix of spend- 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 our Standard.
582 tCO2e
Roughly equal to driving 130 gas-powered cars for one year
0.13 kgCO2e per dollar of revenue
Emissions intensity
Emissions over time
Emissions year
Emissions Intensity (kgCO2e per dollar of revenue)
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ChicoEco, Inc has adopted near-term action plans 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
ChicoEco, Inc has set a long-term commitment aligned with climate science.
Active
Target
We commit to reducing 2021 Scope 1 and 2 emissions 50% by 2030.
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ChicoEco, Inc addressed last year’s emissions by buying and retiring an equal amount of high quality, verified carbon and clean energy credits.
Emissions accounted for
873 tCO2e
Roughly equal to keeping 977,760 pounds of carbon in the ground
Total investment
$8,468
Project types
Type
Improved forest management
Description
Projects focused on developing sustainable management and harvesting practices in forest ecosystems.
Type
Solar
Description
Projects that support solar power generation in order to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
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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