# Keeper Denim

**Certification:** The Climate Label Certified — Completed (expired), 2024
**Certified since:** 2021 (most recent: 2024)
**Industry:** Fashion + Apparel
**Website:** https://www.keeperdenim.com.au/
**Sustainability page:** https://www.keeperdenim.com.au/pages/transparency

## Sustainability story

KEEPER Denim is owned, run and designed by women for women. By joining our KEEPER Denim movement, you're helping to create a better future. We know we're not perfect, but we're on a journey and always learning new ways of doing things. We believe we can all have a positive impact on the world, by taking small steps each day – together we can create a better future. 

Each pair of KEEPER Denim jeans is ethically handcrafted in Melbourne, Australia. We're dedicated to having a transparent supply chain and each material we use is especially selected based on its’ ethical and sustainable production. This ensures the final piece is of the highest quality.

## Emissions (2024)

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

- Scope 1: 0 tCO2e
- Scope 2 (location-based): 0 tCO2e
- Scope 2 (market-based): 0 tCO2e
- Scope 3 (location-based): 0 tCO2e
- Scope 3 (market-based): 1 tCO2e
- **Total (location-based): 0 tCO2e**
- **Total (market-based): 1 tCO2e**

**Emissions intensity:** Per unit of product — unit of product

### Emissions history (tCO2e, intensity as disclosed)
| Year | Scope 1 | Scope 2 | Scope 3 (loc) | Scope 3 (mkt) | Intensity |
|-|-|-|-|-|-|
| 2020 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 20 |
| 2021 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 13.33 |
| 2022 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 13.33 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 |

## Reduction plans

### Science-aligned targets
- We commit to reducing 2022 Scope 1 & 2 emissions 50% by 2030 (completion: 0%)

### Reduction action plans
- **Scope 3** — We plan to audit our packaging to eliminate virgin materials used when we send out our products to our customers. (source: Packaging, target: Q3 2021, completion: 100%)
- **Scope 3** — We plan to reduce emissions by eliminating air travel for business. (source: Business travel, target: Q4 2021, completion: 100%)
- **Scope 3** — We plan to reduce emissions from air travel by not travelling interstate and instead communicate with our manufacturers via phone. (source: Business travel, target: Q1 2024, completion: 80%)
- **Scope 3** — We will replace our poly mail bags with reusable cardboard boxes. (source: Packaging, target: Q1 2024, completion: 75%)
- **Scope 1** — Implement energy conservation measures to reduce consumption by 50% by changing thermostat temperatures set in our office. (source: Energy at offices or controlled facilities, target: Q1 2024, completion: 25%)
- **Scope 3** — Source raw materials closer to manufacturing to reduce miles traveled by 30% across all textile sourcing. (source: Upstream shipping, target: Q4 2024, completion: 25%)
- **Scope 1** — Install onsite solar panels to power 50% the energy use in our office. (source: Energy at offices or controlled facilities, target: Q4 2025, completion: 0%)
- **Scope 1** — Replace 50% our traditional vehicle fleet with zero-emission electric vehicles. (source: Vehicle fleet, target: Q4 2025, completion: 0%)
- **Scope 3** — Transition 50% cardboard box to compostable mailers across consumer shipments. (source: Packaging, target: Q4 2025, completion: 0%)

## Climate funding (2024)

**Total funding:** $8.86

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

### Projects
- [BVC] Borneo Peatlands (Katingan Peatland Restoration and Conservation) (Carbon credit, Voluntary Carbon Market): $8.86 — type: Forestry, registry: Verified Carbon Standard, vintage: 2017, location: Indonesia, provider: Pachama

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API documentation: https://api-docs.changeclimate.org/certified-brands.html