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ZeroWasteStore

category

Everyday essentials

first certified

2024

current certification year

2024

Parent brand

The certification for ZeroWasteStore covers business activities and operations for the following other brands:

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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01

Emissions

ZeroWasteStore measured its GHG emissions in order to understand its impact on the climate and inform its plans to reduce GHGs over time.

Total 2023 GHG Emissions

1,994

tCO2e

(market-based)

Roughly equal to driving 445 gas-powered cars for one year

2.63

kgCO2e

per dollar of value added

Emissions intensity

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

02

Funding for Climate Solutions

ZeroWasteStore 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

$7,236

03

Reduction Plans

As part of its climate transition planning, ZeroWasteStore has established near-term actions to reduce GHG emissions within the next 12-24 months.

Active

Source of emissions

Operational waste

Action

Reduce waste from plastic shipping material from suppliers by 50% by recycling via Terracycle in the ZWS warehouse and office.

Status

Newly set


Complete By

Q3 2025

Scope

Scope 3

Source of emissions

Packaging

Action

Invest in a cardboard shredder to reuse 75% of cardboard from incoming shipments for outgoing packaging.

Status

Newly set


Complete By

Q4 2025

Scope

Scope 3

Completed

Source of emissions

Employee commuting

Action

We will create and implement a work from home option for employees by Q2 2023.

Status

Completed


Complete By

Q2 2023

Scope

Scope 3

Source of emissions

Packaging

Action

We plan to communicate and work with our manufacturing and wholesale partners to reduce the amount of packaging used in our shipments by 10% ...read more

Status

Completed


Complete By

Q1 2024

Scope

Scope 3

ZWS began with a simple mission: to help people rethink the way they consume. Founder Sarah, a lifelong advocate for wildlife & the environment, became increasingly aware of the challenges facing our planet—and felt compelled to make a change. What started as a personal passion soon grew into a purpose-driven brand. Over the years, ZWS has empowered thousands to reduce waste, live more sustainably, and be part of something bigger. With a growing line of sustainable essentials & a commitment to plastic and carbon offsetting, ZWS is committed to making sustainability accessible and impactful. Now proudly Climate Neutral Certified, ZWS is working to deepen its sustainability efforts and build a waste-free future. This is just the beginning!

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