# Zuar

**Certification:** The Climate Label Certified — Completed (expired), 2023
**Certified since:** 2023
**Industry:** Software + Tech
**Website:** https://www.zuar.com/
**Sustainability page:** https://www.zuar.com/about

## Sustainability story

Zuar’s plans include improving operational efficiencies, working with staff to identify areas where improvements can be made, encouraging sustainably as part of the company’s culture, and expanding the company’s philanthropic endeavors beyond simply purchasing offsets. A company that cares for the environment is a company that cares for its team members, for its customers, for its community. Zuar leads our customers into the future and by becoming carbon neutral, we’re aiming for a better one.

## Emissions (2023)

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

- Scope 1: 7 tCO2e
- Scope 2 (location-based): 0 tCO2e
- Scope 2 (market-based): 89 tCO2e
- Scope 3 (location-based): 0 tCO2e
- Scope 3 (market-based): 340 tCO2e
- **Total (location-based): 0 tCO2e**
- **Total (market-based): 435 tCO2e**

### Emissions history (tCO2e)
| Year | Scope 1 | Scope 2 (loc) | Scope 2 (mkt) | Scope 3 (loc) | Scope 3 (mkt) |
|-|-|-|-|-|-|
| 2022 | 7 | 0 | 89 | 0 | 340 |

## Reduction plans

### Reduction action plans
- **Scope 3** — Implement server efficiency measures to reduce energy consumption by 50% through green processes to reduce the amount used for our website and databases. (source: Server energy consumption, target: Q4 2023, completion: 0%)
- **Scope 1** — Implement energy conservation measures to reduce consumption by 30% by adjusting thermostat temps in our remote locations. (source: Energy at offices or controlled facilities, target: Q4 2024, completion: 0%)

## Climate funding (2023)

**Total funding:** $3,153.75

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

### Projects
- [BVC] Renewable Wind Power Project by Adani (Carbon credit, Voluntary Carbon Market): $3,153.75 — type: Renewable Energy, registry: Verified Carbon Standard, vintage: 2021, location: India, provider: Aspiration

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