# ICEBUG

**Certification:** The Climate Label Certified — Completed (expired), 2023
**Certified since:** 2020 (most recent: 2023)
**Industry:** Gear + Lifestyle
**Website:** https://icebug.com/
**Sustainability page:** https://icebug.com/sustainability

## Sustainability story

The starting point is simple: You can't save the planet by buying Icebug shoes. Consumption consumes resources. But if you need a pair of shoes, we're doing what we can to reduce the environmental damage, and choosing a better option sends a signal to the entire industry. The other side of the coin is maximizing positive impact. On the personal, societal and planetary level. Our purpose is to inspire and empower people to get outdoors, connecting with nature and getting healthier. To explore how we can develop good work and life, where people develop to fulfill their potential. And to be a change-maker that drives the entire footwear industry to become less dirty. Since 2019 Icebug is the first climate positive outdoor footwear brand. From 2020 onwards, we're offsetting 200% of carbon emissions caused. We are members of 1% for the planet and support several projects aiming to restore our planet.

## Emissions (2023)

**Methodology:** ICEBUG's emissions inventory uses a mix of spending and activity-based data. ICEBUG attests to the accuracy of their data inputs and the Change Climate team reviews the submission for compliance with the Standard.

- Scope 1: 3 tCO2e
- Scope 2 (location-based): 0 tCO2e
- Scope 2 (market-based): 0 tCO2e
- Scope 3 (location-based): 0 tCO2e
- Scope 3 (market-based): 5,241 tCO2e
- **Total (location-based): 0 tCO2e**
- **Total (market-based): 5,244 tCO2e**

### Emissions history (tCO2e)
| Year | Scope 1 | Scope 2 | Scope 3 (loc) | Scope 3 (mkt) |
|-|-|-|-|-|
| 2019 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 2020 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 2021 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5,241 |

## Reduction plans

### Science-aligned targets
- We commit to reducing 2015 Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions 50% by 2030. (completion: 38%)
- We commit to reducing 2015 Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions intensity per pair of shoes 50% by 2030. (completion: 0%)

### Reduction action plans
- **Scope 3** — Energy from non-renewable sources in Tier 1 factories, during 2021 Great Process, Vietnam. (source: Supply chain energy use, target: Q1 2022, completion: 50%)
- **Scope 3** — We plan to reduce the emissions from the factories electricity use, by joining the CEIA program for rooftop solar energy. The program facilitates the purchase process and provides investment solutions. All 3 of Icebugs assessment facilities in Vietnam. (source: Supply chain energy use, target: Q4 2022, completion: 60%)
- **Scope 3** — We plan to replace materials with more climate smart options, in progress Q1 2022:
1) Traceable nubuck leather with lower climate emissions than currently use.      
2) Sugarcane based foam in midsole replaces fossile foam. (source: Raw materials, target: Q2 2023, completion: 50%)
- **Scope 3** — We plan to reduce the emissions from our shoes life cycle including materials, production, transports, use and end of life, refferring to base year 2015. The planned reduction by end 2023 is 25% of the shoes climate impact. (total goal: 50 % til 2030) (source: Raw materials, target: Q4 2022, completion: 40%)
- **Scope 3** — We will reduce use of materials with high CO2 impact (source: Raw materials, target: Q4 2021, completion: 15%)
- **Scope 3** — Reduce energy from non-renewable sources in Tier 1 factories (source: Supply chain energy use, target: Q4 2020, completion: 50%)
- **Scope 3** — Secure fossil free transportation for upstream transport from harbor to warehouse. (source: Upstream shipping, target: Q4 2023, completion: 0%)
- **Scope 3** — Implement a policy for low-carbon commuting to de-incentivize car travel for Sweden. (source: Employee commuting, target: Q4 2023, completion: 0%)

## Climate funding (2023)

**Total funding:** $33,920

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

### Projects
- [BVC] Gansu 3 Wind Farm (Carbon credit, Voluntary Carbon Market): $33,920 — type: Renewable Energy, registry: Verified Carbon Standard, vintage: 2020, location: China, provider: Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF)

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