Cotopaxi Is Climate Neutral Certified

For the second year in a row

Climate Neutral Cerftified

What does Climate Neutral Certified mean?

Climate Neutral (CN) is a nonprofit organization that assists brands in measuring their carbon footprint and becoming 100% carbon neutral. With CN’s help, we've undergone the process of measuring our carbon footprint and working to offset those emissions.

How we got to net-zero
Climate Graph

We Measured

CN has a three-step process for certification. The first step? Creating a solid estimate of our carbon emissions across every aspect of our business. Cotopaxi’s total carbon footprint is 13,859 tCO2e (tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent). Consult the diagram to the left for a full breakdown of our contributors.

Total tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent for offsetting: 13,859 tCO2e

Climate offset

We Offset

After measuring our emissions, we worked with Pachama and BEF to purchase carbon offsets from verified and vetted offsetting projects. By purchasing a carbon credit, one tonne of carbon is removed or avoided from entering the atmosphere. When we purchase the same amount of carbon credits to equal our total C02 calculated footprint, we become carbon neutral.

Examples of carbon offsetting projects we purchase carbon credits from:

  • Mersin Wind Project (Turkey)
  • Soluglu Wind Farm Project (Turkey)
  • AgroCortex Reforestation Project (Brazil)
  • Guyuan Wuhuaping Renewable Wind (China)
  • Manantiales Behr Wind Project (Argentina)
Reducing
Cotopaxi product designer, Ben Doxey, discusses process with a factory partner

We Are Reducing

In 2020, we worked toward implementing a comprehensive plan to have 100% of our product line be made of non-virgin and responsible materials. We're also working towards eliminating single-use plastics by the end of 2022.

Focus areas of reduction:

In 2021, we eliminated all single-use plastics in our packaging and replaced them with recycled or biodegradable materials. This year, we are working with our suppliers to reduce their emissions through insetting strategies as well as meeting our "3 R's". The 3R design principle requires that our products use repurposed, recycled, and third party certified responsible materials, such as organic cotton.

Learn more about Climate Neutral at:
CLIMATENEUTRAL.ORG