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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Outer Shell 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
40.4 tCO2e
Roughly equal to using 1,112 propane cylinders for home BBQs
3.94 kgCO2e per unit of product
Emissions intensity
Outer Shell's inventory uses spending data to estimate GHG emissions. Outer Shell attests to the accuracy of their data inputs and the Change Climate Project team reviews the submission for compliance with the Standard.
Emissions Intensity (kgCO2e per unit of product)
Emissions year
Note: The chart shows location-based emissions totals.
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Outer Shell 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
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As part of its climate transition planning, Outer Shell has established near-term actions to reduce GHG emissions within the next 12-24 months.
Active
Source of emissions
Raw materials
Action
Transition 50%+ nylon to recycled materials across all products.
Status
Newly set
Complete By
Q3 2025
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Capital expenditures
Action
Implement a policy to extend the lifespan of production sewing machines 50% in the main workshop.
Status
Newly set
Complete By
Q4 2025
Scope
Scope 3
Completed
Source of emissions
Packaging
Action
We plan to reduce emissions from our product's packaging and materials used for shipping.
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q2 2024
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Raw materials
Action
We plan to incorporate recycled materials into our sewn products.
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q2 2024
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Raw materials
Action
Transition 80% of virgin Cordura and X-Pac to Recycled Cordura and Ecopak across all products.
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q1 2023
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Operational waste
Action
Reduce waste from cut/sew offcuts through adjusting and optimizing cut patterns in HQ.
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q4 2023
Scope
Scope 3
We value sustainability in terms of both virgin products along with our own manufacturing processes and supply chain. We strive to produce finished products that are incredibly durable, long lasting, and straightforward to repair. We also offer a lifetime warranty on all products and free repairs for life. We continually explore recycled and renewable materials that meet our stringent durability standards.
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