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REI measured its GHG emissions in order to understand its impact on the climate and inform its plans to reduce GHGs over time.
Total 2025 GHG Emissions
214,587
tCO2e(location-based)
Roughly equal to driving 47,853 gas-powered cars for one year
0.06
kgCO2eper dollar of revenue
Emissions intensity
REI's emissions inventory uses a mix of spending and activity-based data. An independent third party verification ensures accuracy and completeness of the inventory. The Change Climate team reviews the submission for compliance with the Standard.
Emissions Intensity (kgCO2e per dollar of revenue)
Emissions year
Note: The chart shows market-based emissions totals.
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REI 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
$6,196,086
+ $2,977,281 above minimum requirement, based on a carbon fee of $15 per tonne
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These are the projects that REI 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 Nylon
Total Spent
$1,911,401
Type
Low-carbon material purchase
Project Details
Recycled Polyester
Total Spent
$1,632,149
Type
Efficient logistics
Project Details
ZEMBA Sustainable Marine Fuel Certificates
Total Spent
$146,328
Type
Efficient logistics
Project Details
DHL Sustainable Marine Fuel Certificates
Total Spent
$139,520
Type
Clean energy generation
Project Details
I-RECs for Manufacturing
Total Spent
$66,000
Type
Low-carbon electricity
Project Details
North Carolina Solar RECs
Total Spent
$33,000
Type
Low-carbon electricity
Project Details
Florida Solar RECs
Total Spent
$22,950
Type
Low-carbon electricity
Project Details
Tennessee Solar RECs
Total Spent
$16,470
Type
Carbon credit
Project Details
140 MW Solar Photovoltaic Project in Rajasthan
Project Type
Renewable Energy
Total Spent
$283,541 ($4.50/tonne)
Type
Carbon credit
Project Details
CPA 051 Charcoal Stoves in Kenya
Project Type
Energy Efficiency
Total Spent
$271,129 ($12.25/tonne)
Type
Carbon credit
Project Details
CPA 052 Charcoal Stoves in Kenya
Project Type
Energy Efficiency
Total Spent
$256,368 ($12.25/tonne)
Type
Carbon credit
Project Details
CPA 009 Charcoal Stoves in Kenya
Project Type
Energy Efficiency
Total Spent
$243,971 ($12.25/tonne)
Type
Carbon credit
Project Details
Flathead Electric Cooperative Landfill Gas to Energy
Project Type
Landfill Gas
Total Spent
$133,100 ($11/tonne)
Type
Energy Attribute Certificates, EACs
Project Details
National Green-e RECs
Total Spent
$118,220 ($2.57/MWh)
Type
Carbon credit
Project Details
Family Forest Carbon Program – Central Appalachia
Project Type
Agriculture
Total Spent
$116,610 ($13/tonne)
Type
Carbon credit
Project Details
Finite Carbon - AMC Maine Woods Initiative IFM
Project Type
Forestry
Total Spent
$102,600 ($18/tonne)
Type
Carbon credit
Project Details
Wildlands Carbon Initiative
Project Type
Forestry
Total Spent
$81,882 ($18/tonne)
Type
Carbon credit
Project Details
Family Forest Carbon Program – Central Appalachia
Project Type
Agriculture
Total Spent
$78,390 ($13/tonne)
Type
Energy Attribute Certificates, EACs
Project Details
South Peak Wind RECs
Total Spent
$17,220 ($5.74/MWh)
Type
Energy Attribute Certificates, EACs
Project Details
National Green-e RECs
Total Spent
$12,095 ($2.71/MWh)
Type
Energy Attribute Certificates, EACs
Project Details
National Green-e RECs
Total Spent
$11,280 ($2.82/MWh)
Type
Carbon credit
Project Details
CPA 041 BioLite HomeStove in Kenya
Project Type
Energy Efficiency
Total Spent
$10,854 ($12.25/tonne)
Type
Energy Attribute Certificates, EACs
Project Details
National Green-e RECs
Total Spent
$7,158 ($2.73/MWh)
Type
Energy Attribute Certificates, EACs
Project Details
Vietnam I-RECs
Total Spent
$438 ($31.25/MWh)
Type
Energy Attribute Certificates, EACs
Project Details
China I-RECs
Total Spent
$383 ($8.50/MWh)
Type
Carbon credit
Project Details
Phlogiston Phase I
Project Type
Industrial
Total Spent
$210 ($5/tonne)
Type
Investments in equity or debt that accelerate clean energy deployment
Project Details
SEACEF Investment
Total Spent
$207,345
Type
Supplier engagement initiatives & collaborations
Project Details
CEBA Clean Energy Procurement Academy
Total Spent
$100,000
Type
Net-zero consulting services
Project Details
Supplier Rooftop Solar Consulting
Total Spent
$75,140
Type
Net-zero consulting services
Project Details
Energy Efficiency Audits
Total Spent
$64,079
Type
Supplier engagement initiatives & collaborations
Project Details
Material Development & Pilot Costs
Total Spent
$35,000
Type
Net-zero consulting services
Project Details
Scope 3 Consulting
Total Spent
$20,000
Type
Climate policy advocacy
Project Details
Asian Clean Energy Coalition
Total Spent
$10,000
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As part of its climate transition planning, REI has established near-term actions to reduce GHG emissions within the next 12-24 months.
Active
Source of emissions
Supply chain energy use
Action
We plan to phase out coal usage in REI Tier 1 and nominated Tier 2 mills to reduce manufacturing emissions from REI Co-op products.
Status
In progress
Complete By
Q4 2025
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Supply chain energy use
Action
REI plans to launch a renewable electricity target for strategic Tier 1 and Tier 2 REI Co‑op brand suppliers.
Status
Newly set
Complete By
2026
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Operational waste
Action
We plan to maintain diversion of at least 90% of waste from landfill across our operations in 2026.
Status
Newly set
Complete By
2027
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Brand partner product manufacturing
Action
We plan to incorporate climate action as a formal consideration in vetting and collaborating with our top-10 strategic brand partners
Status
Newly set
Complete By
2026
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Low-carbon material innovation
Action
We plan to identify, vet, and evaluate future applications of at least one low‑carbon innovation opportunity for each of aluminum, textile c ...read more
Status
Newly set
Complete By
2026
Scope
Scope 3
Completed
Source of emissions
Supply chain energy use
Action
We will work with our manufacturing partners to reduce emissions associated with energy use within our manufacturing supply chain.
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q4 2022
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Raw materials
Action
We will reduce emissions associated with the manufacturing of materials used in Co-Op Brands products.
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q4 2022
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Electricity
Action
We will reduce the location-based carbon emissions from the electricity we purchase for our owned and leased operations, including our retai ...read more
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q1 2022
Scope
Scope 2
Source of emissions
Raw materials
Action
We plan to explore pathways for adopting preferred, lower-carbon fibers across 100% of REI Co-op Brand materials.
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q4 2023
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Electricity
Action
We plan to develop the next generation of REI’s renewable energy strategy, focused on increasing beneficial environmental and social impacts ...read more
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q4 2023
Scope
Scope 2
Source of emissions
Electricity
Action
We will complete at least one transaction in 2023 for a long-term renewable energy offtake that will align with our goals to make renewable ...read more
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q4 2023
Scope
Scope 2
Source of emissions
Electricity
Action
We will reduce the location-based carbon emissions from the electricity we purchase for our owned and leased operations, including our retai ...read more
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q4 2024
Scope
Scope 2
Source of emissions
Operational waste
Action
We plan to achieve Zero Waste (diverting 90% of waste from landfill) across our operations by 2024.
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q4 2024
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Raw materials
Action
Transition 45% polyester to recycled content across Co-op Brand products.
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q4 2025
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Raw materials
Action
We plan to scale the use of low-carbon aluminum and continue to explore other next-generation low-carbon materials.
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q1 2025
Scope
Source of emissions
Upstream shipping
Action
We plan to participate in the inaugural tender for clean fuel ocean freight insets via ZEMBA (Zero Emissions Maritime Buyers Alliance)
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q1 2025
Scope
Source of emissions
Energy at offices or controlled facilities
Action
We plan to pilot an HVAC electrification retrofit at 1 store in '25 and will utilize learnings to create a broader plan for electrification ...read more
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q1 2025
Scope
REI has set a long-term target to reduce GHG emissions.
Active
Target
We commit to reducing 2019 Scope 1+2 emissions by 47% by 2030
Target
We commit to reducing 2019 Scope 3 emissions by 47% by 2030
REI is a different kind of company. As a co-op, we put purpose before profits and act in the long-term interests of our members and community. We also believe that the climate crisis remains the largest existential threat to our members' ability to enjoy the outdoors and the survival of our co-op. In 2020, we committed to reducing our footprint by 55% by 2030. We believe an absolute reduction target grounded in science is essential, and that we must account for the cost of the carbon we emit today en route to 2030. We also know that we can accomplish more when we work together in pursuit of a common goal. We see Change Climate as a valuable convener and enabler in fighting the climate crisis, and we are thrilled to be a certified brand.
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