category
Fashion + Apparel
first certified
2021
current certification year
2024
Wherever you see the Climate Neutral Certified label, it means the company is accountable for its greenhouse gas emissions. To earn the label, a company must annually measure cradle-to-customer emissions, implement specific action plans to reduce emissions, and invest in high quality, verified carbon credits.
The certification requirements are detailed in the rigorous, peer-reviewed Climate Neutral Certified Standard. Each company’s application is reviewed for compliance by Change Climate’s certification team.
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MATE the Label's emissions inventory uses a mix of spend- 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 our Standard.
1,156 tCO2e
Roughly equal to driving 258 gas-powered cars for one year
9.87 kgCO2e per unit of product
Emissions intensity
Emissions over time
Emissions year
Emissions Intensity (kgCO2e per unit of product)
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MATE the Label has adopted near-term action plans 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
Transition Hemp to Agraloop Biofibre across Knit apparel goods.
Status
In progress
Complete By
Q1 2024
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Raw materials
Action
Transition polymer (plastic) based spandex to bio based spandex across all activewear and intimates products.
Status
Newly set
Complete By
Q2 2025
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Upstream shipping
Action
Transition 75% air freight to ocean freight across imported products sourced from Asia.
Status
Newly set
Complete By
Q3 2025
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 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
MATE the Label has set a long-term commitment aligned with climate science.
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.
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MATE the Label addressed last year’s emissions by buying and retiring an equal amount of high quality, verified carbon and clean energy credits.
Emissions accounted for
1,156 tCO2e
Roughly equal to keeping 1,294,720 pounds of carbon in the ground
Total investment
$3,410
Project types
Type
Wind
Description
Projects that support wind energy generation in order to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
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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