# REI

**Certification:** The Climate Label Certified — Completed, 2025
**Certified since:** 2021 (most recent: 2025)
**Industry:** Gear + Lifestyle
**Website:** https://www.rei.com/
**Sustainability page:** https://www.rei.com/stewardship/fighting-the-climate-crisis

## Sustainability story

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.

## Emissions (2025)

**Methodology:** 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.

- Scope 1: 6,010 tCO2e
- Scope 2 (location-based): 26,983 tCO2e
- Scope 2 (market-based): 0 tCO2e
- Scope 3 (location-based): 172,738 tCO2e
- Scope 3 (market-based): 172,738 tCO2e
- **Total (location-based): 205,731 tCO2e**
- **Total (market-based): 178,748 tCO2e**

**Emissions intensity:** Per dollar of revenue — dollar of revenue

### Emissions history (tCO2e, intensity as disclosed)
| Year | Scope 1 | Scope 2 (loc) | Scope 2 (mkt) | Scope 3 | Intensity |
|-|-|-|-|-|-|
| 2020 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 2021 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 0.06 |
| 2022 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 0.08 |
| 2023 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 0.06 |
| 2024 | 6,010 | 26,983 | 0 | 172,738 | 0.05 |

## Reduction plans

### Science-aligned targets
- We commit to reducing 2019 Scope 1+2 emissions by 47% by 2030 (completion: 0%)
- We commit to reducing 2019 Scope 3 emissions by 47% by 2030 (completion: 0%)

### Reduction action plans
- **Scope 3** — We will work with our manufacturing partners to reduce emissions associated with energy use within our manufacturing supply chain. (source: Supply chain energy use, target: Q4 2022, completion: 100%)
- **Scope 3** — We will reduce emissions associated with the manufacturing of materials used in Co-Op Brands products. (source: Raw materials, target: Q4 2022, completion: 100%)
- **Scope 2** — We will reduce the location-based carbon emissions from the electricity we purchase for our owned and leased operations, including our retail stores, distribution centers and offices — by installing three new retail rooftop systems in 2021. (source: Electricity, target: Q1 2022, completion: 100%)
- **Scope 3** — We plan to explore pathways for adopting preferred, lower-carbon fibers across 100% of REI Co-op Brand materials. (source: Raw materials, target: Q4 2023, completion: 100%)
- **Scope 2** — We plan to develop the next generation of REI’s renewable energy strategy, focused on increasing beneficial environmental and social impacts of renewable energy deployment within both our U.S. operations and our product value chain. (source: Electricity, target: Q4 2023, completion: 100%)
- **Scope 2** — 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 energy more local and accessible. (source: Electricity, target: Q4 2023, completion: 100%)
- **Scope 2** — We will reduce the location-based carbon emissions from the electricity we purchase for our owned and leased operations, including our retail stores, distribution centers and offices — by installing a rooftop system on our new distribution center in 2023. (source: Electricity, target: Q4 2024, completion: 100%)
- **Scope 3** — We plan to achieve Zero Waste (diverting 90% of waste from landfill) across our operations by 2024. (source: Operational waste, target: Q4 2024, completion: 100%)
- **Scope 3** — 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. (source: Supply chain energy use, target: Q4 2025, completion: 95%)
- **Scope 3** — Transition 45% polyester to recycled content across Co-op Brand products. (source: Raw materials, target: Q4 2025, completion: 100%)
- **** — We plan to scale the use of low-carbon aluminum and continue to explore other next-generation low-carbon materials. (source: Raw materials, target: Q1 2025, completion: 100%)
- **** — We plan to participate in the inaugural tender for clean fuel ocean freight insets via ZEMBA (Zero Emissions Maritime Buyers Alliance) (source: Upstream shipping, target: Q1 2025, completion: 100%)
- **** — We plan to pilot an HVAC electrification retrofit at 1 store in '25 and will utilize learnings to create a broader plan for electrification in '26 and beyond. (source: Energy at offices or controlled facilities, target: Q1 2025, completion: 100%)
- **Scope 3** — REI plans to launch a renewable electricity target for strategic Tier 1 and Tier 2 REI Co‑op brand suppliers. (source: Supply chain energy use, target: 2026, completion: 0%)
- **Scope 3** — We plan to maintain diversion of at least 90% of waste from landfill across our operations in 2026. (source: Operational waste, target: 2027, completion: 0%)
- **Scope 3** — We plan to incorporate climate action as a formal consideration in vetting and collaborating with our top-10 strategic brand partners (source: Brand partner product manufacturing, target: 2026, completion: 0%)
- **Scope 3** — We plan to identify, vet, and evaluate future applications of at least one low‑carbon innovation opportunity for each of aluminum, textile coloration, and nylon. (source: Low-carbon material innovation, target: 2026, completion: 0%)

## Climate funding (2025)

**Total funding:** $5,422,906.1

**Carbon fee:** $15/tCO2e

**Spend by category:**
- VCA (Voluntary Carbon / Reductions): $3,133,162
- OC (Organizational Commitments): $265,080
- BVC (Beyond Value Chain): n/a

### Projects
- [OC] CEBA Clean Energy Procurement Academy (Supplier engagement initiatives & collaborations, Market Transformation Initiatives): $150,000
- [OC] Asian Clean Energy Coalition (Climate policy advocacy, Market Transformation Initiatives): $10,000
- [OC] Energy Efficiency Audit (Net-zero consulting services, Planning, Research & Development): $11,000
- [VCA] Recycled Polyester (Low-carbon material purchase, Materials & Manufacturing): $1,562,961
- [OC] Scope 3 Consulting (Net-zero consulting services, Planning, Research & Development): $31,000
- [OC] Supplier GHG Reduction Plan Consulting (Net-zero consulting services, Planning, Research & Development): $9,400
- [OC] Supplier Rooftop Solar Consulting (Net-zero consulting services, Planning, Research & Development): $10,000
- [OC] Microsoft Sustainability Manager (Software, Planning, Research & Development): $43,680
- [VCA] Recycled Nylon (Low-carbon material purchase, Materials & Manufacturing): $1,570,201
- [BVC] Finite Carbon - AMC Maine Woods Initiative IFM (Carbon credit, Voluntary Carbon Market): $7,236 — type: Forestry, registry: American Carbon Registry, vintage: 2022, location: USA, provider: 3degrees
- [BVC] Finite Carbon - AMC Maine Woods Initiative IFM (Carbon credit, Voluntary Carbon Market): $106,164 — type: Forestry, registry: American Carbon Registry, vintage: 2021, location: USA, provider: 3degrees
- [BVC] 140 MW Solar Photovoltaic Project in Rajasthan (Carbon credit, Voluntary Carbon Market): $124,204.5 — type: Renewable Energy, registry: Verified Carbon Standard, vintage: 2021, location: India, provider: 3degrees
- [BVC] 140 MW Solar Photovoltaic Project in Rajasthan (Carbon credit, Voluntary Carbon Market): $69,970.5 — type: Renewable Energy, registry: Verified Carbon Standard, vintage: 2021, location: India, provider: 3degrees
- [BVC] Winston Creek Forest Carbon Project (WA) (Carbon credit, Voluntary Carbon Market): $50,562 — type: Forestry, registry: American Carbon Registry, vintage: 2019, location: USA, provider: 3degrees
- [BVC] Guoluo Grassland Sustainable Management Project (Carbon credit, Voluntary Carbon Market): $65,250 — type: Grasslands, registry: Verified Carbon Standard, vintage: 2018, location: China, provider: 3degrees
- [BVC] Anneewakee Forest Preserve (Carbon credit, Voluntary Carbon Market): $223,380 — type: Forestry, registry: Not applicable - see Section 5f in the Standard, vintage: 2023, location: USA, provider: City Forest Credits
- [BVC] Charcoal Stoves in Kenya (Carbon credit, Voluntary Carbon Market): $633,440.1 — type: Energy Efficiency, registry: Gold Standard, vintage: 2021, location: Kenya, provider: Gold Standard
- [BVC] Charcoal Stoves in Kenya (Carbon credit, Voluntary Carbon Market): $744,457 — type: Energy Efficiency, registry: Gold Standard, vintage: 2022, location: Kenya, provider: Gold Standard

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