# Shar

**Certification:** The Climate Label Certified — Completed (expired), 2024
**Certified since:** 2021 (most recent: 2024)
**Industry:** Food + Beverage
**Website:** https://www.sharsnacks.com
**Sustainability page:** https://sharsnacks.com/pages/about

## Sustainability story

We like to think that every handful of shār is a big vote for community and for giving back to our amazing planet. So, hunting down the most incredible ingredients and growers, ones that align with our own environmental principles and love of nature, is one part of the mix. The other is making sure everything we do stacks up environmentally. Our packaging is plastic-free, compostable, and recyclable. The reusable and biodegradable shār tube is the first snack in a plastic-free refillable format with our bulk compostable bags - it's called sustainable snacking. Eat. Refill. Repeat. We're proud to give 20% of net profits to The Conservation Alliance, to be members of 1% for the Planet, and to be Climate Neutral Certified.

## Emissions (2024)

**Methodology:** Shar's inventory uses spending data to estimate GHG emissions. Shar attests to the accuracy of their data inputs and the Change Climate Project team reviews the submission for compliance with the Standard.

- Scope 1: 4 tCO2e
- Scope 2 (location-based): 0 tCO2e
- Scope 2 (market-based): 4 tCO2e
- Scope 3 (location-based): 0 tCO2e
- Scope 3 (market-based): 31 tCO2e
- **Total (location-based): 0 tCO2e**
- **Total (market-based): 39 tCO2e**

**Emissions intensity:** Custom — unit of plastic packaging avoided

### Emissions history (tCO2e, intensity as disclosed)
| Year | Scope 1 | Scope 2 (loc) | Scope 2 (mkt) | Scope 3 (loc) | Scope 3 (mkt) | Intensity |
|-|-|-|-|-|-|-|
| 2020 | 20 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 21 | 0.83 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 119 | 1.42 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 114 | 0.91 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 31 | 0.31 |

## Reduction plans

### Science-aligned targets
- We commit to reducing 2023 Scope 1 & 2 emissions 50% by 2030 (completion: 0%)

### Reduction action plans
- **Scope 3** — shār has a goal of reducing business travel emissions by moving to virtual versus in-person meetings where possible and combining trips where possible. (source: Business travel, target: Q4 2021, completion: 85%)
- **Scope 3** — We plan to reduce emissions from purchased electricity at our shared commercial kitchen by discussing the installation of solar panels with the kitchen owner. (source: Supply chain energy use, target: Q4 2021, completion: 20%)
- **Scope 3** — We plan to continue reducing business travel emissions by utilizing regional representatives to host local events. (source: Business travel, target: Q1 2024, completion: 85%)
- **Scope 2** — We plan to reduce emissions from purchased electricity at our shared commercial kitchen by leading a solar panel installation project with the kitchen owner and co-tenants. (source: Electricity, target: Q1 2024, completion: 20%)
- **Scope 2** — We will increase energy efficiency at our headquarters by auditing our energy use, installing energy management practices, reducing HVAC energy use with efficiency measures, & identifying any local utility opportunities for energy efficiency upgrades. (source: Energy at offices or controlled facilities, target: Q4 2023, completion: 15%)
- **Scope 2** — We will lead an energy efficiency initiative by educating our landlord and other tenants to address energy efficiency. (source: Energy at offices or controlled facilities, target: Q4 2024, completion: 25%)
- **Scope 3** — Shār will implement a purchasing policy to exclusively purchase energy efficient office equipment by Q3 2025. (source: Capital expenditures, target: Q3 2025, completion: 0%)
- **Scope 1** — Shār plans to optimize the use of building space by 20% in all operations by Q3 2025. (source: Energy at offices or controlled facilities, target: Q3 2025, completion: 0%)

## Climate funding (2024)

**Total funding:** $574

**Spend by category:**
- VCA (Voluntary Carbon / Reductions): $0
- OC (Organizational Commitments): $0
- BVC (Beyond Value Chain): n/a

### Projects
- [BVC] Blandin Native American Hardwoods Conservation (Carbon credit, Voluntary Carbon Market): $189 — type: Forestry, registry: American Carbon Registry, vintage: 2019, location: USA, provider: Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF)
- [BVC] Envira Amazonia (Carbon credit, Voluntary Carbon Market): $100 — type: Forestry, registry: Verified Carbon Standard, vintage: 2017, location: Brazil, provider: Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF)
- [BVC] Ningxia Xiangshan Wind Farm (Carbon credit, Voluntary Carbon Market): $65 — type: Renewable Energy, registry: Verified Carbon Standard, vintage: 2021, location: China, provider: Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF)
- [BVC] Southern Cardamom REDD+ (Carbon credit, Voluntary Carbon Market): $220 — type: Forestry, registry: Verified Carbon Standard, vintage: 2023, location: Cambodia, provider: SeaTrees

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