category
Fashion + Apparel
first certified
2020
current certification year
2024
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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Forsake 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
884.6 tCO2e
Roughly equal to driving 195 gas-powered cars for one year
21.03 kgCO2e per unit of product
Emissions intensity
Forsake's emissions inventory uses a mix of spending and activity-based data. Forsake 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 location-based emissions totals.
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Forsake 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
03
As part of its climate transition planning, Forsake has established near-term actions to reduce GHG emissions within the next 12-24 months.
Active
Source of emissions
Operational waste
Action
Reduce waste from our warehouse and office by 50% by implementing extensive recycle and waste usage training/monitoring.
Status
In progress
Complete By
Q4 2024
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Raw materials
Action
Eliminate all PFAS chemicals across all products.
Status
Newly set
Complete By
Q3 2024
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Raw materials
Action
Transition all foam midsoles to include bio based raw materials across all products.
Status
Newly set
Complete By
Q4 2025
Scope
Scope 3
Completed
Source of emissions
Packaging
Action
We will re-design our current shoe box to be suitable to serve as a shipping box and eliminate the need to place our shoe boxes in a second ...read more
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q2 2022
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Raw materials
Action
We plan to source all leathers and suedes exclusively through Leather Working Group Gold rated tanneries.
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q1 2022
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Raw materials
Action
We plan to use recycled and sustainable goods on our shoe linings and laces.
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q4 2023
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Raw materials
Action
We will work with companies like BLOOM to source materials that can be mixed in or replace all together our current mix of materials for our ...read more
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q4 2023
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Downstream shipping
Action
Using new 3PL locations, switch from 2-Day Air shipping scheme to ground shipping.
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q2 2020
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Electricity
Action
Transition 50% of purchased electricity to green energy through our electric utility in our Glendale, WI facility.
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q4 2024
Scope
Scope 2
Forsake 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.
Forsake was born out of a love for exploring the great outside, from city streets to unmarked trails. We believe it's our responsibility to understand the impact our operations have on the environment and commit to reducing that impact in meaningful and measurable ways. We've maintained net-zero emissions for our business since 2019.
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