Our global impact
Measuring our carbon footprint
ADDRESSIN G GLOBAL CA OUR RBO FOOTPRIN N T
Last year we brought in a leading environmental consultancy group, Quantis, to investigate the full scope of our greenhouse gas emissions for 2020. These emissions are a measure of our contribution to global climate change. Quantis measured all greenhouse gases that we emit, and, for ease of understanding, reported their findings in equivalent tons of carbon dioxide.
WHAT’S BREWING
What do we mean when we say “sustainability”? Traditional Business Model
Sustainability Approach Wave 1
Sustainability Approach Wave 2
Our Vision
A taking mentality
Taking and then offsetting
Reducing impacts, offsetting what can’t be avoided
Use your strengths to change the world
Our footprint includes our own facilities as well as more distant sources, like emissions generated when water is boiled to make a cup of our tea. This was a big step in taking responsibility for our carbon footprint: With this information we can direct our energy where it is needed the most. Our goal is to reduce our emissions as much as possible. Plans are already in the works to target each of the listed categories and work intentionally to reduce our footprint. Updates will be forthcoming on our websites and social media over the coming year!
Corporate footprint contributions
Carbon Footprint (t CO2 eq./year)
Sustainability is necessary because traditional businesses operate under the assumption that their inputs – labor and material – are inexhaustible. Growth is expected to be constant, which will never match with a finite Earth. Our vision of sustainability not only minimizes and offsets our impact, but also uses our business to create change. By working together – uniting farmers, third parties, competitors, and customers – we hope to shape a kinder, healthier world.
Tea brewing End of Life ingredients Upstream transportation Capital goods Packaging Downstream transportation and ... Ingredients End of Life packaging
83,825 tons of Co2-eq
Manufacturing site electricity...
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Employee commuting Waste generated in operations Business travels Manufacturing site Natural Gas...
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Tea brewing accounts for 37% of our total emissions. Envelopes, the paper sleeves containing our tea bags, are our most impactful packaging item. Cardamon is our most impactful ingredient.
Ready for some good news? Now that you know what we’re up against, here’s what we’re doing about it. The following section details how we’re rising to these challenges by working intentionally to heal, empower, and unite.
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When we started our sustainability journey, we needed a strategy that would plant sustainability in all facets of our business. Our mission statement provides the roots: to create a world that’s better off because we’re in it, with our conscious actions bringing this vision to life. From that seed three pillars grow: Heal and Revive, Empower and Enrich, and Unite and Enlighten. Under these powerful headings we organize our projects, which create positive impacts for those involved with our business and the planet we all share. We’ve outlined our challenges, now we hope this section of the report illuminates our good works. Read on for inspiration! - Lori Stohs
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