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Scout Books 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
112.7 tCO2e
Roughly equal to using 3,595 propane cylinders for home BBQs
0.11 kgCO2e per dollar of revenue
Emissions intensity
Scout Books's inventory uses spending data to estimate GHG emissions. Scout Books attests to the accuracy of their data inputs and the Change Climate Project team reviews the submission for compliance with the Standard.
Absolute Emissions (tCO2e)
Emissions Intensity (kgCO2e per dollar of revenue)
Emissions year
Note: The chart shows location-based emissions totals.
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Scout Books 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, Scout Books has established near-term actions to reduce GHG emissions within the next 12-24 months.
Active
Source of emissions
Energy at offices or controlled facilities
Action
Scout Books will develop and implement start-up and shut-down procedures for our Production Facility by Q4 2023 to help reduce energy usage ...read more
Status
In progress
Complete By
Q4 2023
Scope
Scope 1
Source of emissions
Operational waste
Action
Reduce waste from paper trimming 10% through purchasing optimized parent sheets in paper used for pages printing.
Status
Newly set
Complete By
Q4 2024
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Capital expenditures
Action
Implement a policy to extend the lifespan of our office computers and purchase refurbished computers when possible in our production and off ...read more
Status
Newly set
Complete By
Q4 2024
Scope
Scope 3
Completed
Source of emissions
Electricity
Action
We will enroll all our electricity accounts for our three commercial buildings in the Green Future Renewable Energy Programs available throu ...read more
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q4 2021
Scope
Scope 2
Source of emissions
Employee commuting
Action
We plan to continue to offer work-from-home options for all positions that can be done remotely.
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q4 2021
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Business travel
Action
We will reduce business air travel.
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q4 2021
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Electricity
Action
We plan to reduce emissions from purchased electricity at our facilities.
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q1 2024
Scope
Scope 2
Source of emissions
Employee commuting
Action
We will encourage our staff to work remotely when possible, and attend trainings, meetings and conferences virtually whenever possible.
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q1 2024
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Change existing or implement new purchasing policies
Action
Scout Books will replace single-use swag with reusable or regenerative alternatives, actively seeking partnerships where possible with other ...read more
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q4 2023
Scope
Scope 3
Scout Books cares deeply about environmental and economic sustainability. Since being founded in 2009, we've been committed to small scale, local manufacturing of customizable books using 100% recycled papers on equipment powered by renewable energy. Our paper is sourced from North American paper mills, and with the help of Lean Manufacturing, we work hard to reduce waste and add value to our products. We became B Corp Certified in 2017 to deepen our progress with using our business as a force for good. We're a certified Woman owned business in the state of Oregon. We love giving back through our Equity Alliance and Future Forests donation programs. Lastly, we make beautiful books, which bring joy and value to the people we serve.
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