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.
Jump to
01
Kate McLeod 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
565.5 tCO2e
Roughly equal to driving 122 gas-powered cars for one year
2.54 kgCO2e per unit of product
Emissions intensity
Kate McLeod's emissions inventory uses a mix of spending 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 the Standard.
Emissions Intensity (kgCO2e per unit of product)
Emissions year
Note: The chart shows location-based emissions totals.
02
Kate McLeod 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, Kate McLeod has established near-term actions 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
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.
Reach out to learn more about certification, and join our community of companies that chooses to lead on climate action.
© Copyright 2025 Climate Neutral dba The Change Climate Project. All rights reserved. The Change Climate Project is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization | Tax ID number: 83-3404014. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.