# Vuori

**Certification:** The Climate Label Certified — Completed (expired), 2025
**Certified since:** 2020 (most recent: 2025)
**Industry:** Fashion + Apparel
**Website:** https://vuoriclothing.com/
**Sustainability page:** https://vuoriclothing.com/pages/sustainability

## Sustainability story

Vuori’s Investment in Happiness means feeling good about the things you buy and how they’re made. Our mission is to make quality products for your pursuit of a happy life, empowering deeper connections with fitness, nature, creativity and community. Guided by our values and the coastal California lifestyle, we believe we’re simply happier on a healthy planet. That’s why we have developed a dynamic program to inform how we operate. Our Path to Happiness is categorized into four interconnected pillars which work together to help drive value while paving the way forward—responsibly.

## Emissions (2025)

**Methodology:** Vuori's emissions inventory uses a mix of spending and activity-based data. An independent third party verification ensures accuracy and completeness of the inventory. The Change Climate team reviews the submission for compliance with the Standard.

- Scope 1: 666 tCO2e
- Scope 2 (location-based): 1,516 tCO2e
- Scope 2 (market-based): 0 tCO2e
- Scope 3 (location-based): 113,485 tCO2e
- Scope 3 (market-based): 113,363 tCO2e
- **Total (location-based): 115,667 tCO2e**
- **Total (market-based): 114,029 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 |
|-|-|-|-|-|-|-|
| 2019 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 9.73 |
| 2020 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 2.69 |
| 2021 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 3.7 |
| 2022 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 4.11 |
| 2023 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 6.25 |
| 2024 | 666 | 1,516 | 0 | 113,485 | 113,363 | 5.75 |

## Reduction plans

### Science-aligned targets
- We commit to reducing 2021 Scope 1 and 2 emissions 42% by 2030. (completion: 0%)
- We commit to reducing 2021 Scope 3 emissions intensity by cutting the amount of carbon per unit of product 48% by 2030. (completion: 0%)

### Reduction action plans
- **Scope 3** — Reduce the percent contribution of virgin polyester in our garment materials by 10%. (source: Raw materials, target: Q2 2022, completion: 0%)
- **Scope 3** — Implement carbon emission impact training for Vuori's employees. (source: Climate awareness, target: Q2 2022, completion: 100%)
- **Scope 2** — We plan to reduce emissions from our Scope 2 by reducing the use of utilities in our existing and new facilities. (source: Electricity, target: Q1 2024, completion: 100%)
- **Scope 3** — We aim to develop and implement a material sustainable sourcing strategy that is centered around reducing carbon emissions. (source: Raw materials, target: Q4 2022, completion: 100%)
- **Scope 3** — Reduce emissions from corporate travel by providing distance-participation options for internal meetings, including sales meetings, retailer line showings and marketing events. (source: Business travel, target: Q2 2022, completion: 100%)
- **Scope 2** — We will develop and establish an energy efficiency and renewable energy strategy for all existing retail locations, offices, and distribution centers. (source: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Strategy, target: Q4 2023, completion: 100%)
- **Scope 2** — Establish green building guidelines to prioritize opportunities for renewable energy, heating electrification, and green lease clauses in all new facility construction. (source: Green Building Guidelines, target: Q4 2023, completion: 50%)
- **Scope 3** — We will develop and establish a business travel form where employees must upload their travel distance, total spend, and reason for travel, to gather primary data and allow for greater visibility in to our business travel emissions. (source: Business travel, target: Q4 2023, completion: 100%)
- **Scope 3** — We will set adoption targets and develop implementation plans for preferred fibers across all Vuori textiles. (source: Raw materials, target: Q1 2025, completion: 0%)
- **Scope 3** — Reduce the average amount of waste per square foot in our retail and HQ facilities in general. (source: Operational waste, target: Q1 2025, completion: 0%)
- **Scope 3** — We will collaborate with two of our Tier 1 suppliers to build their understanding of natural energy sources and support their transition toward renewable energy procurement. (source: Supply chain energy use, target: 2026, completion: 0%)
- **Scope 1** — Implement energy conservation measures to reduce consumption by installing smart meters in 3 key retail locations providing real time insights into energy consumption and efficiency. (source: Energy at offices or controlled facilities, target: 2026, completion: 0%)

## Climate funding (2025)

**Total funding:** $3,011,658.05

**Carbon fee:** $15/tCO2e

**Spend by category:**
- VCA (Voluntary Carbon / Reductions): $2,829,799.05
- OC (Organizational Commitments): $181,859
- BVC (Beyond Value Chain): n/a

### Projects
- [OC] Supplier Engagement and Decarbonization Strategy (Supplier engagement initiatives & collaborations, Market Transformation Initiatives): $115,000
- [OC] Worldly (Software, Planning, Research & Development): $17,698
- [VCA] HQ Solar Installation (Clean energy generation, Energy Procurement & Production): $1,327,161.75
- [OC] Cascale (Software, Planning, Research & Development): $24,161
- [OC] American Apparel & Footwear Association (Climate policy advocacy, Market Transformation Initiatives): $25,000
- [VCA] Low-carbon material investment (Low-carbon material purchase, Materials & Manufacturing): $138,538.8
- [VCA] Low-carbon material investment (Low-carbon material purchase, Materials & Manufacturing): $1,364,098.5

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