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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QEJA SOCKS 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
76
tCO2e(location-based)
Roughly equal to using 3,488 propane cylinders for home BBQs
11.69
kgCO2eper unit of product
Emissions intensity
QEJA SOCKS's inventory uses spending data to estimate GHG emissions. QEJA SOCKS 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 market-based emissions totals.
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QEJA SOCKS 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
$1,979
+ $839 above minimum requirement, based on a carbon fee of $15 per tonne
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These are the projects that QEJA SOCKS 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
Recycled vs. Virgin Nylon
Total Spent
$1,309
Type
Low-carbon material purchase
Project Details
Organic vs. Conventional Cotton
Total Spent
$670
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As part of its climate transition planning, QEJA SOCKS has established near-term actions to reduce GHG emissions within the next 12-24 months.
Active
Source of emissions
Raw materials
Action
Transition 50% of virgin nylon to recycled nylon across our sock catalogue.
Status
In progress
Complete By
Q2 2026
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Employee commuting
Action
Implement a policy for low-carbon commuting to by incentivizing walking, cycling, or public transit to limit solo car trips when traveling f ...read more
Status
Newly set
Complete By
2025
Scope
Scope 3
Completed
Source of emissions
Upstream shipping
Action
Transition mixed airfreight and ocean freight to all ocean freight across 75% of our deliveries from our European manufacturer to our US war ...read more
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q2 2024
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Business travel
Action
Reduce flight-based business travel 50% for International team members by travelling by train or bus in Europe rather than by plane.
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q4 2024
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Downstream shipping
Action
Eliminate expedited shipping across all of our downstream deliveries.
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q4 2024
Scope
Scope 3
At QEJA Socks, we design high-performance socks for cyclists, runners, skiers, and everyday adventurers—without compromising on comfort or climate impact. Our Change Climate certification helps us back up what we believe: that every business, no matter the size, has a role to play in addressing the climate crisis. This certification reflects our commitment to measuring and reducing our carbon footprint, while transparently communicating that journey with our customers. We're proud to support initiatives like SeaTrees and 1% for the Planet, and we’re continually working to reduce impact in every part of our supply chain.
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