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The Running Kind

category

Professional Services

first certified

2024

current certification year

2025

About The Climate Label

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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Emissions

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.

02

Funding for Climate Solutions

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

$665

Based on a carbon fee of $15 per tonne

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03

Reduction Plans

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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