website
wearecounsel.com/
category
Media + Photography
first certified
2023
current certification year
2025
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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COUNSEL 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
146
tCO2e(location-based)
Roughly equal to driving 33 gas-powered cars for one year
0.08
kgCO2eper $ in operating costs
Emissions intensity
COUNSEL's inventory uses spending data to estimate GHG emissions. COUNSEL attests to the accuracy of their data inputs and the Change Climate Project team reviews the submission for compliance with the Standard.
Emissions Intensity (kgCO2e per $ in operating costs)
Emissions year
Note: The chart shows market-based emissions totals.
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COUNSEL 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
$10,534
+ $8,344 above minimum requirement, based on a carbon fee of $15 per tonne
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These are the projects that COUNSEL funded over the past year to reduce emissions in their operations, supply chain, and around the world.
Climate Projects
Type
Low-carbon material switching
Project Details
Project: Invest in low carbon office supplies (compostable coffee pods)
Total Spent
$532
Type
Carbon credit
Project Details
Kootznoowoo Forestry Project
Project Type
Forestry
Total Spent
$5,014 ($23/tonne)
Type
Carbon credit
Project Details
Brusque Landfill Gas Project
Project Type
Landfill Gas
Total Spent
$4,988 ($6.75/tonne)
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As part of its climate transition planning, COUNSEL has established near-term actions to reduce GHG emissions within the next 12-24 months.
Active
Source of emissions
Car service for clients and team members
Action
We will use electric vehicles, like Uber Green, whenever possible. We will invite team members and clients to share vehicles whenever possib ...read more
Status
In progress
Complete By
Q4 2023
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Downstream shipping
Action
Donate to carbon reduction programs and charities in lieu of shipped physical client gifts
Status
Newly set
Complete By
2025
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Upstream shipping
Action
Purchase promotional materials in bulk to reduce shipping emissions
Status
Newly set
Complete By
2025
Scope
Scope 3
Completed
Source of emissions
Single use plastics
Action
We will use reusable cups, plates, and silverware, or biodegradable materials whenever possible. We commit to not using plastic bags, bottle ...read more
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q4 2023
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Capital expenditures
Action
We commit to purchasing 100% high efficiency office equipment. When purchasing replacement computers, printers and other office machinery, w ...read more
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q4 2024
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Goods and services
Action
We commit to eliminating single-use company swag. All company branded items going forward will be reusable or regenerative.Â
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q4 2024
Scope
Scope 3
COUNSEL is a full-service production agency located in New York and Los Angeles with a commitment to environmental responsibility. COUNSEL works creatively and collaboratively with agencies, brands, filmmakers and photographers. Local or global, we manage all elements of production including art buying, locations, casting, travel and post-production. We excel at assembling the best artists and teams to bring a project to life. Sustainability is at the forefront of our productions, and from beginning to end we strive to minimize waste and the impact we have on the planet.
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