To improve our impact,
we must first measure it.
we must first measure it.
At Aritzia, we measure our Scope 1, 2 and 3
greenhouse gas emissions, identify the areas of our
business that have the most impact and are within
our control, and prioritize initiatives accordingly.
We also assess our climate-related risks and
opportunities across our value chain. The details of
these assessments are in our CDP Climate Change
responses, found here.
2023 EMISSIONS INVENTORY BREAKDOWN
2023 SCOPE 3 EMISSIONS BREAKDOWN BY CATEGORY
GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS (tCO2e)
1 — Due to a lack of data, some emissions are not possible
to quantify, such as fugitive emissions and refrigerants
2 — Scope 2 emissions are calculated using a location-based methodology
2 — Scope 2 emissions are calculated using a location-based methodology
We neutralize 100% of our Scope 1 and 2 emissions through
carbon offset projects and renewable energy credits.
We neutralize emissions across our Support Offices,
Boutiques, Distribution Centres and fleet vehicles. This
accounts for the electricity consumed, fuel used and
natural gas emitted across our managed operations. Also
known as Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
Reducing Energy Use
We make efforts to reduce energy consumption in our
Support Offices, Boutiques and Distribution Centres
by adopting energy efficient practices and through
upgrading inefficient infrastructure.
Today, energy efficient LEDs make up 100% of our
lighting across our Boutiques and we are steadily
increasing adoption in our owned Distribution
Centres and Vancouver Support Campus as well.
Sourcing Renewable Electricity
For every unit of electricity used across our
operations, we purchase the equivalent in Renewable
Energy Credits (RECs). RECs support the renewable
energy market by creating more demand. Our purchase
of RECs supports wind and solar energy products in
Canada and the USA.
In 2024, Aritzia purchased RECs generated from third-party verified Green-e® to account for our energy consumption in the 2023 calendar year. These programs support renewable energy projects built in the last 15 years that use Green-e® approved technologies.
In 2024, Aritzia purchased RECs generated from third-party verified Green-e® to account for our energy consumption in the 2023 calendar year. These programs support renewable energy projects built in the last 15 years that use Green-e® approved technologies.
Offsetting Remaining Emissions
Carbon offsets are issued by projects that actively
reduce or remove carbon in the atmosphere. Every
carbon offset equals one tonne of carbon dioxide
(tCO2e). To offset the carbon emitted from natural
gas across our operations and fleet vehicles, we’ve
invested in certified projects that create climate
benefits through carbon sequestration activities.
Aritzia’s 2023 Scope 1 carbon emissions were neutralized by sourcing carbon offsets from two industrial projects within North America, where all our Scope 1 impact exists. Both projects have received reasonable assurance through third-party verification on the completeness and accuracy of their project’s asserted GHG emissions reduction.
Aritzia’s 2023 Scope 1 carbon emissions were neutralized by sourcing carbon offsets from two industrial projects within North America, where all our Scope 1 impact exists. Both projects have received reasonable assurance through third-party verification on the completeness and accuracy of their project’s asserted GHG emissions reduction.
Our Evolving Approach
This approach means that the carbon we emit through
owned or controlled sources, and through our
purchased electricity, is equal to the carbon we
reduce or remove from the earth’s atmosphere.
Recognizing that carbon offsets and RECs have a
limited impact, we are developing a formal climate
strategy in accordance with our commitment to
setting Science-based Targets.
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