# Topiku

**Certification:** The Climate Label Certified — Completed, 2026
**Certified since:** 2021 (most recent: 2026)
**Industry:** Fashion + Apparel
**Website:** https://www.topiku.co
**Sustainability page:** https://www.topiku.co/impact

## Sustainability story

TOPIKU designs sustainable headwear, responsibly hand-crafted by artisans, using upcycled + recycled waste materials. Our mission is to facilitate the sustainable development of artisan manufacturing communities through responsible business practices. Our model creates premium-quality headwear that enables artisans to earn living wages, while diverting materials from ending up in landfills.

Currently, Topiku is an industry-leader in the sustainable headwear space, having published the world's first publicly available Carbon Footprint Report for a Baseball Cap in 2022. In the 10 years since launching, they continue to collaborate with and supply businesses and non-profits around the world with custom sustainable hats.

## Emissions (2026)

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

- Scope 1: 0 tCO2e
- Scope 2 (location-based): 0 tCO2e
- Scope 2 (market-based): 0 tCO2e
- Scope 3 (location-based): 64 tCO2e
- Scope 3 (market-based): 64 tCO2e
- **Total (location-based): 64 tCO2e**
- **Total (market-based): 64 tCO2e**

**Emissions intensity:** Per unit of product — unit of product

### Emissions history (tCO2e, intensity as disclosed)
| Year | Scope 1 | Scope 2 (loc) | Scope 2 (mkt) | Scope 3 (loc) | Scope 3 (mkt) | Intensity |
|-|-|-|-|-|-|-|
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 9.6 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 194 | 18.93 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64 | 7.86 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 111 | 3.34 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 98 | 98 | 5.3 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64 | 64 | 4.84 |

## Reduction plans

### Reduction action plans
- **Scope 3** — We plan to reduce our emissions from air freight, used to distribute wholesale orders by utilize sea freight whenever possible. (source: Upstream shipping, target: Q3 2023, completion: 100%)
- **Scope 3** — We will help our manufacturers & artisans reduce their emissions from production. (source: Supply chain energy use, target: Q3 2023, completion: 100%)
- **Scope 3** — We plan to reduce emissions from air freight by expanding our use of sea freight, as well as bundle orders whenever possible for wholesale orders. (source: Upstream shipping, target: Q1 2024, completion: 100%)
- **Scope 3** — We will help our manufacturers & artisans continue to reduce their emissions from production by optimizing their processes. (source: Supply chain energy use, target: Q1 2024, completion: 100%)
- **Scope 3** — Develop a new more durable recycled visor to reduce emissions associated with product breakage across all headwear. (source: Raw materials, target: Q4 2024, completion: 80%)
- **Scope 3** — Source raw materials closer to manufacturing to reduce miles traveled across all component sourcing. (source: Upstream shipping, target: Q4 2024, completion: 100%)
- **Scope 3** — Transition plastic packaging material to a low-carbon alternative across all packages sent internationally. (source: Packaging, target: Q2 2024, completion: 100%)
- **Scope 3** — Implement a policy for remote work to reduce emissions from commuting for our operational team in Jakarta, Indonesia. (source: Employee commuting, target: Q4 2024, completion: 100%)
- **Scope 3** — Implement a low carbon sourcing/purchasing policy to require suppliers to not use plastic packaging across all packaging used in wholesale orders. (source: Packaging, target: Q4 2025, completion: 100%)
- **Scope 1** — Implement energy conservation measures to reduce consumption by 50 by reducing air conditioner usage in our Jakarta office & warehouse. (source: Energy at offices or controlled facilities, target: 2025, completion: 100%)
- **Scope 3** — Reduce waste from rejected or defective products by 50 through improving our recycling capabilities in Indonesia (source: Operational waste, target: 2026, completion: 50%)
- **Scope 3** — Develop a new low-carbon activewear cap using rPET fabric to reduce emissions associated with conventional cotton twill by 40 across headwear products (source: Raw materials, target: 2027, completion: 0%)

## Climate funding (2026)

**Total funding:** $983.3

**Carbon fee:** $15/tCO2e

**Spend by category:**
- VCA (Voluntary Carbon / Reductions): $113.3
- OC (Organizational Commitments): $0
- BVC (Beyond Value Chain): n/a

### Projects
- [VCA] R&D of recycled polyester twill (rPET) (Low-carbon material purchase, Materials & Manufacturing): $77.3
- [VCA] Biodegradable Plastic Bag Purchase (Low-carbon material purchase, Materials & Manufacturing): $36
- [BVC] SeaTrees Carbon Credit (Carbon credit, Voluntary Carbon Market): $870 — type: Forestry, registry: Verified Carbon Standard, vintage: 2025, location: Cambodia, provider: SeaTrees

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