SUSTAINABILITY

The Long Road Ahead

Social and environmental responsibility have been at the heart of Kahtoola’s values since day one. It’s an ongoing journey that’s evolved with us as our company has grown, and we’ve taken steps both big and small to make a difference.

In 2022, we officially became carbon neutral, completing the rigorous task of calculating our scope 1 (direct), 2 (indirect) and 3 (supplier indirect) emissions and investing in sequestration projects through Native Energy to offset 100% of our footprint. In the long run, we know that offsetting doesn’t solve the issue, but in the short term, we believe it’s better to take action than to wait.

In the year ahead, we’re deepening our commitment to sustainability and reducing our footprint. The next step begins with mapping our entire supply chain – a formidable task – so we can start to investigate carbon reduction strategies at the supplier level. We’re also working to eliminate harmful PFAS or “forever chemicals” across our product lines and recently completed testing through an independent third party to identify all individual components with PFAS content. In the meantime, we’ve worked with Native Energy and Offsetra to offset 100% of our emissions for a second year, and we’ll keep taking meaningful steps on the road towards long-term sustainability.

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Uganda Digesters Project Through Native Carbon Offsets

Sky Wind Project In Maharashtra India Through Native Carbon Offsets

Renewable energy generated by this project helps one of the world’s dirtiest electricity grids reduce their dependence on fossil fuels.

THE PACAJAI REDD+ PROJECT THROUGH OFFSETRA

By preventing unplanned deforestation of native forests in Brazil, this project allows forests to regenerate and avoid net emissions of 264,116 tCO2e over 40 years.