01 Measure
02 Reduce
Science-Aligned Targets
Aligned with the global need to limit warming to to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
Active Reduction Commitments
We commit to reducing 2019 Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions 55% by 2030.
Reduction Action Plans
Active Reduction Work
Electricity
We will reduce the location-based carbon emissions from the electricity we purchase for our owned and leased operations, including our retail stores, distribution centers and offices — by installing a rooftop system on our new distribution center in 2023.
Electricity
We will complete at least one transaction in 2023 for a long-term renewable energy offtake that will align with our goals to make renewable energy more local and accessible.
Operational Waste
We plan to achieve Zero Waste (diverting 90% of waste from landfill) across our operations by 2024.
Operational Waste
We plan to achieve Zero Waste (diverting 90% of waste from landfill) across our operations by 2024.
Electricity
We plan to develop the next generation of REI’s renewable energy strategy, focused on increasing beneficial environmental and social impacts of renewable energy deployment within both our U.S. operations and our product value chain.
Supply Chain Energy Use
We will work with our manufacturing partners to reduce emissions associated with energy use within our manufacturing supply chain.
Raw Materials
We will reduce emissions associated with the manufacturing of materials used in Co-Op Brands products.
Electricity
We will reduce the location-based carbon emissions from the electricity we purchase for our owned and leased operations, including our retail stores, distribution centers and offices — by installing three new retail rooftop systems in 2021.
Completed Reduction Plans
Electricity
We will reduce the location-based carbon emissions from the electricity we purchase for our owned and leased operations, including our retail stores, distribution centers and offices — by installing a rooftop system on our new distribution center in 2023.
Electricity
We will complete at least one transaction in 2023 for a long-term renewable energy offtake that will align with our goals to make renewable energy more local and accessible.
Operational Waste
We plan to achieve Zero Waste (diverting 90% of waste from landfill) across our operations by 2024.
Raw Materials
We plan to explore pathways for adopting preferred, lower-carbon fibers across 100% of REI Co-op Brand materials.
Electricity
We plan to develop the next generation of REI’s renewable energy strategy, focused on increasing beneficial environmental and social impacts of renewable energy deployment within both our U.S. operations and our product value chain.
Supply Chain Energy Use
We will work with our manufacturing partners to reduce emissions associated with energy use within our manufacturing supply chain.
Raw Materials
We will reduce emissions associated with the manufacturing of materials used in Co-Op Brands products.
Electricity
We will reduce the location-based carbon emissions from the electricity we purchase for our owned and leased operations, including our retail stores, distribution centers and offices — by installing three new retail rooftop systems in 2021.
03 Compensate
REI is a different kind of company. As a co-op, we put purpose before profits and act in the long-term interests of our members and community. The outcomes we seek as a business and through our 20 million members are driven by this mindset; we know the positive impacts we have on the outdoors and our community are foundational criteria to every decision we make. It is within this context that we operate our facilities on 100% renewable energy, certified all of our distribution centers as zero waste facilities, created Product Impact Standards for ourselves and the 1000+ brands we retail, and have invested more than $100 million in outdoor places. Still, we know that the climate crisis remains the largest existential threat to our members' ability to enjoy the outdoors and the survival of our co-op. REI first published its carbon footprint in 2006, and in 2020, we committed to reducing our footprint by 55% by 2030. We firmly believe an absolute reduction target grounded in science is essential for every organization, and we believe we must account for the cost of the carbon we emit today. We also know that we can accomplish exponentially more when we work together in pursuit of a common goal. We see Climate Neutral as a valuable convener and enabler in fighting the climate crisis, and we are thrilled to be a certified brand.
