# GLIDE

**Certification:** The Climate Label Certified — Completed (expired), 2024
**Certified since:** 2023 (most recent: 2024)
**Industry:** Professional Services
**Website:** https://www.glidedesign.com/
**Sustainability page:** https://www.glidedesign.com/

## Sustainability story

We are GLIDE, a purpose-led digital creative agency in Austin, TX. With a focus on startups, nonprofits, and beloved brands, we craft beautiful digital experiences that deliver lasting value. Sustainability is integral to our mission, showcased through energy efficiency, renewable energy, waste management, and employee engagement. Our Climate Neutral Certification validates our commitment. GLIDE—empowering good people and organizations, creating impactful digital journeys.

## Emissions (2024)

**Methodology:** GLIDE's inventory uses spending data to estimate GHG emissions. GLIDE attests to the accuracy of their data inputs and the Change Climate Project team reviews the submission for compliance with the Standard.

- Scope 1: 4 tCO2e
- Scope 2 (location-based): 0 tCO2e
- Scope 2 (market-based): 50 tCO2e
- Scope 3 (location-based): 0 tCO2e
- Scope 3 (market-based): 82 tCO2e
- **Total (location-based): 0 tCO2e**
- **Total (market-based): 136 tCO2e**

**Emissions intensity:** Per dollar of revenue — dollar of revenue

### Emissions history (tCO2e, intensity as disclosed)
| Year | Scope 1 | Scope 2 (loc) | Scope 2 (mkt) | Scope 3 (loc) | Scope 3 (mkt) | Intensity |
|-|-|-|-|-|-|-|
| 2022 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 0.04 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 82 | 0.05 |

## Reduction plans

### Reduction action plans
- **Scope 3** — We will launch a new website utilizing best practices for running an energy efficient website. (source: Software and servers, target: Q4 2023, completion: 100%)
- **Scope 3** — We will practice sustainable web design and development for our clients to save energy required to run their websites. (source: Client website energy use, target: Q4 2023, completion: 100%)
- **Scope 1** — Install onsite Solar Panels to power the energy use in Owner's residence and office pod. (source: Energy at offices or controlled facilities, target: Q1 2026, completion: 100%)
- **Scope 3** — Implement a policy for remote work to 100% for all employees and contractors. (source: Employee commuting, target: Q1 2025, completion: 100%)
- **Scope 3** — Eliminate single-use company swag. (source: Eliminate single-use company swag., target: 2026, completion: 0%)
- **Scope 3** — Replace single use plastics with recyclable or biodegradable alternatives. (source: Replace traditional materials with sustainable options., target: 2026, completion: 0%)

## Climate funding (2024)

**Total funding:** $942

**Spend by category:**
- VCA (Voluntary Carbon / Reductions): $0
- OC (Organizational Commitments): $0
- BVC (Beyond Value Chain): n/a

### Projects
- [BVC] Hudson Tech HFC Reclamation Georgia (Carbon credit, Voluntary Carbon Market): $774 — type: Industrial, registry: American Carbon Registry, vintage: 2021, location: USA, provider: Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF)
- [BVC] Blandin Native American Hardwoods Conservation (Carbon credit, Voluntary Carbon Market): $168 — type: Forestry, registry: American Carbon Registry, vintage: 2019, location: USA, provider: Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF)

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