# Natural Learning Northwest

**Certification:** The Climate Label Certified — Completed (expired), 2024
**Certified since:** 2023 (most recent: 2024)
**Industry:** Other
**Website:** https://www.naturallearningnorthwest.com/
**Sustainability page:** https://www.naturallearningnorthwest.com/

## Sustainability story

Our programs are 100% outdoors in wild forests, so without sustainability we wouldn't have our "outdoor classrooms" for generations to come! So far we are a 1% For The Planet member and have donated to 11 environmental nonprofits in our region. We are also working to reforest & restore our land by interplanting at least 40 native plants each year with our classes. By becoming Climate Neutral Certified, we will have visual accountability to our community + all of the other brands who have undergone the process before us. Showing that it's possible no matter the size or purpose of the organization, to reduce emissions today and put plans in place for future work.

## Emissions (2024)

**Methodology:** Natural Learning Northwest's inventory uses spending data to estimate GHG emissions. Natural Learning Northwest 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): 2 tCO2e
- Scope 3 (location-based): 0 tCO2e
- Scope 3 (market-based): 2 tCO2e
- **Total (location-based): 0 tCO2e**
- **Total (market-based): 4 tCO2e**

**Emissions intensity:** Per dollar of value added — dollar of value added

### Emissions history (tCO2e, intensity as disclosed)
| Year | Scope 1 | Scope 2 (loc) | Scope 2 (mkt) | Scope 3 (loc) | Scope 3 (mkt) | Intensity |
|-|-|-|-|-|-|-|
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.07 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.07 |

## Reduction plans

### Reduction action plans
- **Scope 1** — Install onsite a small mobile solar panel + small battery bank to power the energy use in recharging our field electronics (Cameras, phones, power tools, etc.). (source: Energy at offices or controlled facilities, target: Q2 2024, completion: 50%)
- **Scope 3** — Reduce flight-based business travel for employees by incentivizing remote/virtual meetings + traveling via lower emission options when possible. (source: Business travel, target: Q2 2023, completion: 100%)
- **Scope 3** — Implement a policy to extend the lifespan of outdoor clothing & equipment in all areas. (source: Capital expenditures, target: Q2 2026, completion: 0%)
- **Scope 1** — Implement energy conservation measures to reduce consumption by shutting down office electronics at end of day in our Forest School office space. (source: Energy at offices or controlled facilities, target: Q1 2025, completion: 0%)

## Climate funding (2024)

**Total funding:** $35.44

**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): $35.44 — type: Forestry, registry: Verified Carbon Standard, vintage: 2017, location: Indonesia, provider: Pachama

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Source: https://explore.changeclimate.org/brand/natural-learning-northwest
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