bookshop.org

01 Measure

bookshop.org measured its Scope 1, 2, and 3 cradle-to-consumer greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, which includes all emissions from making and delivering their products and services. Small and medium companies self-attested to their measurement data, and large companies had their data verified by a third party. Learn more about GHG measurement boundaries, data requirements, and verifications in the Climate Neutral Standard.

GHG Scope 1

GHG Protocol Scope 1

Emissions from energy used in buildings, fleets, and equipment.

1 tCO2e

GHG Scope 2

0 tCO2e

GHG Scope 3

GHG Protocol Scope 3

Emissions from raw materials, manufacturing, shipping, air travel, and other activities in the supply chain.

446 tCO2e

Total Emissions

Total Carbon Emissions

The sum of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.

447 tCO2e

02 Reduce

bookshop.org has committed to reduction targets and specific action plans to reduce operational and value chain emissions within the next 12-24 months. These actions align to the Climate Neutral Standard.

Science-Aligned Targets

Aligned with the global need to limit warming to to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

Active Reduction Commitments

We commit to reducing 2021 Scope 1 and 2 emissions 50% by 2030.

Reduction Action Plans

Active Reduction Work

Source of Emissions

Downstream Shipping

Action

We will reduce the number of miles shipped by 20% by reducing the number of orders shipped from separate warehouses by using order logic to consolidate orders.

0%

Source of Emissions

Business Travel

Action

Reduce flight-based business travel 25% for the Marketing Team by supplementing attendance at regional conferences with local staff who can use ground transportation .

0%

Source of Emissions

Electricity

Action

We plan to reduce emissions produced from the use of home office computer equipment.

100%

Source of Emissions

Electricity

Action

We plan to reduce emissions produced from the use of home office computer equipment.

50%

Source of Emissions

Energy At Offices Or Controlled Facilities

Action

We plan to reduce emissions from regular staff commuting and from purchased electricity and/or natural gas use in offices.

100%

Source of Emissions

Operational Waste

Action

We plan to reduce our purchasing of promotional and incentive products and merchandise that are damaging to the environment.

50%

Source of Emissions

Action

Source of Emissions

Action

Source of Emissions

Action

Source of Emissions

Action

Completed Reduction Plans

Source of Emissions

Downstream Shipping

Action

We will reduce the number of miles shipped by 20% by reducing the number of orders shipped from separate warehouses by using order logic to consolidate orders.

0%

Source of Emissions

Business Travel

Action

Reduce flight-based business travel 25% for the Marketing Team by supplementing attendance at regional conferences with local staff who can use ground transportation .

0%

Source of Emissions

Electricity

Action

We plan to reduce emissions produced from the use of home office computer equipment.

100%

Source of Emissions

Operational Waste

Action

We plan to reduce emissions from the production of certain products we purchase and distribute.

50%

Source of Emissions

Energy At Offices Or Controlled Facilities

Action

We plan to reduce emissions from regular staff commuting and from purchased electricity and/or natural gas use in offices.

100%

Source of Emissions

Operational Waste

Action

We plan to reduce our purchasing of promotional and incentive products and merchandise that are damaging to the environment.

50%

Source of Emissions

Action

Source of Emissions

Action

Source of Emissions

Action

Source of Emissions

Action

Science Aligned Targets

bookshop.org is implementing a Reduction Action Plan to reduce emissions from within its own operations and supply chain.

Current Year Reduction Actions

01

What We’re Reducing

Downstream Shipping

How We'll Reduce It

We will reduce the number of miles shipped by 20% by reducing the number of orders shipped from separate warehouses by using order logic to consolidate orders.

02

What We’re Reducing

Business Travel

How We'll Reduce It

Reduce flight-based business travel 25% for the Marketing Team by supplementing attendance at regional conferences with local staff who can use ground transportation .

03

What We’re Reducing

Electricity

How We'll Reduce It

We plan to reduce emissions produced from the use of home office computer equipment.

04

What We’re Reducing

Operational Waste

How We'll Reduce It

We plan to reduce emissions from the production of certain products we purchase and distribute.

Downstream Shipping
Business Travel
Electricity
Operational Waste

In Progress Reductions

01

100%

What We’re Reducing

Energy At Offices Or Controlled Facilities

How We'll Reduce It

We plan to reduce emissions from regular staff commuting and from purchased electricity and/or natural gas use in offices.

02

50%

What We’re Reducing

Operational Waste

How We'll Reduce It

We plan to reduce our purchasing of promotional and incentive products and merchandise that are damaging to the environment.

03

What We’re Reducing

How We'll Reduce It

04

What We’re Reducing

How We'll Reduce It

Downstream Shipping
Business Travel
Electricity
Operational Waste

Completed Reductions

03 Compensate

bookshop.org is investing outside of its value chain in high quality, verified projects that meet the Climate Neutral Standard. These projects accelerate climate progress and compensate for bookshop.org's current GHG emissions as its reduction actions are implemented.

Total Expenditures in Carbon Credits

$6,258.00

Emissions Offset