Climate has long been an environmental priority for Peak Design. We first measured our carbon footprint (Scopes 1-3) in 2018 for our 2017 emissions. After doing so, we decided to offset the entire amount using verified offsets but we didn’t stop there.
We retroactively calculated our entire footprint since the inception of the company and offset that as well. We understood then, as we do now, that offsets are not a perfect mechanism. But we also felt they were the best option for immediately taking some responsibility for the emissions we had created.
We also understand that purchasing offsets does not excuse us from aggressively tackling reduction. In fact, offsetting our entire footprint has actually given us financial motivation to do so. As noted earlier, in an effort to ramp up our decarbonization efforts, we’ve brought on a new supply chain sustainability manager to spearhead our Scope 3 reductions and are working with OIA’s Climate Action Corp.
Purchasing offsets does not excuse us from aggressively tackling reduction. In fact, offsetting our entire footprint has actually given us financial motivation to do so.
The Change Climate Project
Five years ago, Peak Design co-founded Climate Neutral. In that time, the organization has helped hundreds of companies measure and reduce their GHG emissions and drive tens of millions of dollars into climate projects. The Climate Neutral Certified label is on millions of products and the team has worked with climate leaders around the world to share ideas about the best ways to cut emissions
While the organization continues to stand by its original theory of change - that climate neutrality is one of the best first steps a business can take in its climate initiatives - it has outgrown its name. This fall the team announced that Climate Neutral is now The Change Climate Project - broadening its scope to more accurately encapsulate the actions needed to tackle climate change.
In addition to the Climate Neutral Certified label, the organization offers programs to put climate action in reach for brands and consumers. Through tools, networks, and community, they make high-impact climate action easier for businesses like Peak Design.
We continue to work closely with the Change Climate team to maximize Peak’s efforts and to help catalyze action among other brands.
By the Numbers
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions
Our 2023 GHG Emissions
Scope 1
0.01%
3.25 tC02e
scope 2
0.02%
4.32 tC02e
scope 3
99.97%
22,217.36 tC02e
What are emissions boundaries?
Greenhouse gas emissions are categorized into three groups, or “scopes,” to differentiate the kinds of emissions a company creates across its value chain.
Scope 1
Direct emissions under your company's control, such as natural gas used to heat your office, or diesel burnt in fleet vehicles.
Scope 2
Scope 3
Given that our Scope 3 emissions account for over 99% of our footprint, supply chain decarbonization is of utmost importance.
Our Scope 3 Emissions Breakdown
Employee commuting
0.20%
Capital goods
0.82%
Business travel
1.35%
Downstream transportation and distribution
4.57%
Upstream transportation and distribution
10.01%
Fuel and energy-related resources
16.03%
Purchased goods and services
67.02%
Our Top 3 GHG Contributors
Electricity Delivery Services: 2,015 tC02e
9%
Plastic Products incl. polyester and nylon: 4,749 tC02e
21%
Aluminum Products: 6,006 tC02e
27%
Total GHG Emissions:
22,224.93 tC02e