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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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 2024 GHG Emissions
2,999
tCO2e(location-based)
Roughly equal to driving 669 gas-powered cars for one year
11.13
kgCO2eper 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.
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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
$46,954
+ $1,969 above minimum requirement, based on a carbon fee of $15 per tonne
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These are the projects that MATE the Label funded over the past year to reduce emissions in their operations, supply chain, and around the world.
Climate Projects
Type
Low-carbon material purchase
Project Details
100% Recycled Kraft Mailer
Total Spent
$21,088
Type
Low-carbon material purchase
Project Details
Organic Linen
Total Spent
$11,971
Type
Low-carbon material purchase
Project Details
Compostable, Biodegradable Garment Bags
Total Spent
$9,064
Type
Low-carbon material purchase
Project Details
Regenerative Organic Hemp
Total Spent
$4,831
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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
Transition polymer (plastic) based spandex to bio based spandex across all activewear and intimates products
Status
In progress
Complete By
Q4 2024
Scope
Source of emissions
Upstream shipping
Action
Transition 75% Air Freight to Ocean Freight across imported products sourced from Asia.
Status
In progress
Complete By
Q3 2025
Scope
Source of emissions
Packaging
Action
Redesign 100% recycled, curbside recyclable kraft mailers across shipping customer orders to to reduce waste caused by the size of the maile ...read more
Status
Newly set
Complete By
2026
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Packaging
Action
Transition 100% of plastic free bags made from vegetable starch. Company is Regeno to 100% paper based. Company name is Vela. 100% plastic f ...read more
Status
Newly set
Complete By
2025
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Raw materials
Action
Transition 90% of organic cotton jersey, organic cotton poplin to organic regenerative cotton jersey, organic regenerative cotton poplin acr ...read more
Status
Newly set
Complete By
2026
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
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
Completed
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
Completed
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
Completed
Complete By
Q1 2024
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Raw materials
Action
Transition Hemp to Agraloop Biofibre across Knit apparel goods.
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q1 2024
Scope
Scope 3
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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