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Kate McLeod's emissions inventory uses a mix of spend- and activity-based data. Kate McLeod attests to the accuracy of their data inputs and the Change Climate team reviews the submission for compliance with our Standard.
566 tCO2e
Roughly equal to driving 126 gas-powered cars for one year
2.55 kgCO2e per unit of product
Emissions intensity
Emissions over time
Emissions year
Emissions Intensity (kgCO2e per unit of product)
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Kate McLeod has adopted near-term action plans to reduce GHG emissions within the next 12-24 months.
Active
Source of emissions
Downstream shipping
Action
We plan to optimize and reduce the length of shipping routes to our customer.
Status
In progress
Complete By
Q1 2024
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Packaging
Action
Transition at least 30% virgin paper to PCR paper across our primary packaging and e-commerce shippers.
Status
In progress
Complete By
Q1 2025
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Upstream shipping
Action
We will manufacture goods closer to our 3PL to reduce upstream miles traveled by at least 300 miles across all inbound shipments.
Status
In progress
Complete By
Q2 2025
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Downstream shipping
Action
Based on an assessment of our customer base, we will reduce downstream shipping emissions by opening a second warehouse location on the west ...read more
Status
Newly set
Complete By
Q2 2026
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Packaging
Action
We will explore opportunities to redesign our existing starter kit system to reduce product weight by 15%.
Status
Newly set
Complete By
Q2 2026
Scope
Scope 3
Completed
Source of emissions
Upstream shipping
Action
We plan to reduce our reliance on air freight.
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q1 2024
Scope
Scope 3
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Kate McLeod addressed last year’s emissions by buying and retiring an equal amount of high quality, verified carbon and clean energy credits.
Emissions accounted for
566 tCO2e
Roughly equal to keeping 633,920 pounds of carbon in the ground
Total investment
$6,891
Project types
Type
Industrial
Description
Projects that capture or remove emissions from industrial processes.
Type
Improved forest management
Description
Projects focused on developing sustainable management and harvesting practices in forest ecosystems.
Kate McLeod makes safe, effective products that bring intentioned moments of care and everyday magic to people's lives. Our hero product is the Body Stone, an innovative solid moisturizer that melts into the skin on contact. Waterless and plastic-free, the Body Stone utilizes an innovative refill system: you can purchase a Starter Kit with our signature bamboo canister and refill over time with Body Stones of your choice. We use simple, powerful all natural ingredients, and our formulas are MADE SAFE certified, which means they have been examined for bioaccumulation, persistence, and general and aquatic toxicity. Every single Body Stone is hand crafted and packaged in our Hudson Valley workshop.
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