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MATE the Label

category

Fashion + Apparel

first certified

2021

current certification year

2024

About The Climate Label

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.

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01

Emissions

MATE the Label measured its GHG emissions in order to understand its impact on the climate and inform its plans to reduce GHGs over time.

Total 2023 GHG Emissions

1,156

tCO2e

(market-based)

Roughly equal to driving 258 gas-powered cars for one year

9.87

kgCO2e

per unit of product

Emissions intensity

MATE the Label's emissions inventory uses a mix of spending and activity-based data. MATE the Label 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 market-based emissions totals.

02

Funding for Climate Solutions

MATE the Label 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

$3,410

03

Reduction Plans

As part of its climate transition planning, MATE the Label has established near-term actions to reduce GHG emissions within the next 12-24 months.

Active

Source of emissions

Raw materials

Action

We plan to reduce the impact of our fiber sourcing for clothing by incorporating recycled cotton into our line.

Status

In progress


Complete By

Q1 2023

Scope

Scope 3

Source of emissions

Raw materials

Action

We plan to reduce the emissions associated with growing and transporting cotton for clothing production by sourcing U.S grown cotton that us ...read more

Status

In progress


Complete By

Q1 2023

Scope

Scope 3

Source of emissions

Supply chain energy use

Action

Transition to a supplier that utilizes onsite renewable energy for energy intensive aspects of apparel production such as yarn spinning, dye ...read more

Status

Newly set


Complete By

Q1 2024

Scope

Scope 3

Source of emissions

Raw materials

Action

Transition Hemp to Agraloop Biofibre across Knit apparel goods.

Status

Newly set


Complete By

Q1 2024

Scope

Scope 3

Completed

Source of emissions

Raw materials

Action

Increase the amount of recycled material used by MATE the Label.

Status

Completed


Complete By

Q4 2021

Scope

Scope 3

Source of emissions

Raw materials

Action

We plan to reduce emissions from the disposal of used clothing currently in circulation.

Status

Completed


Complete By

Q3 2021

Scope

Scope 3

Source of emissions

Supply chain energy use

Action

We plan to examine the carbon intensity of any new products we produce specifically looking at the proportion of how much we are emitting vs ...read more

Status

Completed


Complete By

Q1 2021

Scope

Scope 3

Emissions reduction targets

MATE the Label has set a long-term target to reduce GHG emissions.

Active

Target

We commit to reducing 2020 Scope 1 and 2 emissions 50% by 2030.

Target

We commit to reducing 2020 Scope 3 emissions per unit of product produced 30% by 2030.

MATE the Label is a clean Essentials clothing brand committed to sourcing Organic, natural, and non-toxic materials from seed to skin. All garments are sustainably and ethically produced. As a Climate Neutral Certified company, MATE prioritizes limiting their emissions, measuring their carbon footprint, offsetting emissions, and strategically reducing their carbon impact year over year.

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