website
therunningkind.net/
category
Professional Services
first certified
2024
current certification year
2025
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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The Running Kind 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
38.6 tCO2e
Roughly equal to using 1,771 propane cylinders for home BBQs
7717.2 kgCO2e per event
Emissions intensity
The Running Kind's inventory uses spending data to estimate GHG emissions. The Running Kind 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 event)
Emissions year
Note: The chart shows location-based emissions totals.
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The Running Kind 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
Based on a carbon fee of $15 per tonne
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As part of its climate transition planning, The Running Kind has established near-term actions to reduce GHG emissions within the next 12-24 months.
Active
Source of emissions
Capital expenditures
Action
We will only purchases items with a 5+ year lifespan to reduce waste and energy use.
Status
Newly set
Complete By
Q1 2025
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Operational waste
Action
We have very minimal waste, however it is always a goal to reduce the use of single use plastics. Majority of fuel for running during races ...read more
Status
Newly set
Complete By
Q3 2024
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Operational waste
Action
Reduce waste from events by The Running Kind by 50% through waste management, recycling, terracycling, composting and educating our communi ...read more
Status
Newly set
Complete By
2026
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Employee commuting
Action
Reduce employee commuting emissions by by 25% for all volunteers and event participants by implementing a carpooling strategy that particip ...read more
Status
Newly set
Complete By
2026
Scope
Scope 3
The Running Kind is an environmentally sustainable company dedicated to moving the sport of running to zero-carbon. We host zero-carbon racing events and provide easy access to resources for runners to learn about the environmental impact they each have as individuals and as runners, whether they are competing on the amateur or professional level. The Running Kind is committed to putting the knowledge and power to fight climate-change into everyone’s hands… and feet.
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