01 Measure
02 Reduce
Science-Aligned Targets
Aligned with the global need to limit warming to to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
Active Reduction Commitments
Reduction Action Plans
Active Reduction Work
Packaging
Engaging a packaging company on a full redesign of all packaging across the two manufacturing facilities. This will include efficiency improvements (maximize volume use) and replacement of materials for more sustainable options, such as plastic wrap.
Energy at offices or controlled facilities
Retrofit all existing lighting with LEDs in newly acquired Spokane facility to reduce energy consumption.
Energy use in controlled facilities
Improve scheduling process for manufacturing in Spokane to reduce energy need per SF of tile production.
Energy use in controlled facilities
Improve scheduling process for manufacturing in Spokane to reduce energy need per SF of tile production.
Electricity
Installing solar panels on site in our Aromas, CA operation to reduce emissions
Energy at offices or controlled facilities
Installation of new Handpainting electric kiln to reduce use of Skutt Kilns
Electricity
We will reduce the emissions from our 13 Handpainted Skutt kilns
Electricity
We will create an onsite micro grid to better manage our electricity usage.
Completed Reduction Plans
Packaging
Engaging a packaging company on a full redesign of all packaging across the two manufacturing facilities. This will include efficiency improvements (maximize volume use) and replacement of materials for more sustainable options, such as plastic wrap.
Energy at offices or controlled facilities
Retrofit all existing lighting with LEDs in newly acquired Spokane facility to reduce energy consumption.
Energy use in controlled facilities
Improve scheduling process for manufacturing in Spokane to reduce energy need per SF of tile production.
Raw materials
We are planning to re-engineer our clay body to be able to source more local materials. In 2021, we made good progress by finding a new supplier who was located 1,000 miles closer to us who could ship large quantities via rail. But we can do better.
Electricity
Installing solar panels on site in our Aromas, CA operation to reduce emissions
Energy at offices or controlled facilities
Installation of new Handpainting electric kiln to reduce use of Skutt Kilns
Electricity
We will reduce the emissions from our 13 Handpainted Skutt kilns
Electricity
We will create an onsite micro grid to better manage our electricity usage.