# KORARU

**Certification:** The Climate Label Certified — Completed, 2025
**Certified since:** 2023 (most recent: 2025)
**Industry:** Fashion + Apparel
**Website:** https://www.koraru.co/

## Sustainability story

oraru is a premium sustainable swim and resort brand focused on crafting slow fashion for a circular world. We aim to bring consumers timeless and sophisticated designs while protecting and giving back to the natural environment from which we draw our inspiration. Koraru has been designed with enduring quality, and a beautiful yet timeless approach to styling. Our pieces are subtle and minimalistic, and they aim to elevate the wearer through their sleek lines and by bringing classic designs into the modern era through the lens of understated sophistication.

## Emissions (2025)

**Methodology:** KORARU's inventory uses spending data to estimate GHG emissions. KORARU 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): 22 tCO2e
- Scope 3 (market-based): 22 tCO2e
- **Total (location-based): 22 tCO2e**
- **Total (market-based): 22 tCO2e**

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

### Emissions history (tCO2e, intensity as disclosed)
| Year | Scope 1 | Scope 2 | Scope 3 | Intensity |
|-|-|-|-|-|
| 2022 | n/a | n/a | n/a | 4,500 |
| 2023 | n/a | n/a | n/a | 105.26 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 2,200 |

## Reduction plans

### Reduction action plans
- **Scope 3** — We will reduce our packaging by opting out of sending an organic tote bag with every order, as well as opting out of using origami paper carrier. We expect a 33.3% reduction in packaging by applying this. (source: Packaging, target: Q4 2024, completion: 100%)
- **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: 100%)
- **Scope 3** — Transition 50% paper to biodegradable and watersoluble garment  bag across our garment bag for our swimsuits. (source: Packaging, target: Q1 2025, completion: 100%)
- **Scope 3** — Reduce total business travel 50% for executives by incentivising virtual meetings and reducing number of trips by plane needed. (source: Business travel, target: Q3 2025, completion: 100%)
- **Scope 3** — Source raw materials closer to manufacturing to reduce miles traveled by 50% across all fabric sourcing and accessories (source: Upstream shipping, target: 2026, completion: 0%)

## Climate funding (2025)

**Total funding:** $330

**Carbon fee:** $15/tCO2e

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

### Projects
- [BVC] Southern Cardamom REDD+ (Carbon credit, Voluntary Carbon Market): $330 — type: Forestry, registry: Verified Carbon Standard, vintage: 2021, location: Cambodia, provider: SeaTrees

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Source: https://explore.changeclimate.org/brand/koraru
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