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Needed 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
8,597
tCO2e(location-based)
Roughly equal to driving 1,917 gas-powered cars for one year
3.65
kgCO2eper unit of product
Emissions intensity
Needed's emissions inventory uses a mix of spending and activity-based data. Needed 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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Needed 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
$133,356
+ $4,401 above minimum requirement, based on a carbon fee of $15 per tonne
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These are the projects that Needed 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
Transition to PCR Product Packaging
Total Spent
$54,968
Type
Carbon credit
Project Details
A-Gas V12 HFC Reclamation
Project Type
Industrial
Total Spent
$36,537 ($4.25/tonne)
Type
Carbon credit
Project Details
India Solar Power Project
Project Type
Renewable Energy
Total Spent
$27,774 ($4.50/tonne)
Type
Capacity-building & change management (e.g. staff costs)
Project Details
Climate Certification and Packaging Sustainability Projects
Total Spent
$11,577
Type
Net-zero consulting services
Project Details
Guided Support for Climate Neutral
Total Spent
$2,500
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As part of its climate transition planning, Needed has established near-term actions to reduce GHG emissions within the next 12-24 months.
Active
Source of emissions
Upstream shipping
Action
We'll reduce transport times between manufacturers and our warehouse
Status
In progress
Complete By
Q1 2024
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Packaging
Action
Transition all single use plastic in jars or gussets to reusable plastic or jar bottles across product packaging.
Status
In progress
Complete By
Q4 2024
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Downstream shipping
Action
We will find more efficient ways to fulfill goods closer to our consumers to reduce miles traveled by 40% across all shipments by 2026.
Status
Newly set
Complete By
Q2 2026
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Upstream shipping
Action
By Q4 2025, we aim to eliminate 85% of upstream expedited, dedicated shipments of finished goods from our manufacturers to our warehouse.
Status
Newly set
Complete By
Q4 2025
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Packaging
Action
Eliminate all single-use plastic across jar lids to complete the transition to PCR for our jar packaging.
Status
Newly set
Complete By
2025
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Downstream shipping
Action
Reducing shipment distances to customers by 20%
Status
Newly set
Complete By
2026
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Upstream shipping
Action
Transition dedicated truckload to less than truckload or consolidated truckloads across a portion of our upstream shipping throughout our s ...read more
Status
Newly set
Complete By
2026
Scope
Scope 3
Completed
Source of emissions
Packaging
Action
Changing out shipper boxes, to reduce material / source better material
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q1 2024
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Packaging
Action
Transition all plastic shippers to recyclable mailers across consumer shipments.
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q3 2024
Scope
Scope 3
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