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Native Maps

Climate Neutral Certified Label

category

Design + Home

first certified

2020

current certification year

2023

About Climate Neutral Certification

Wherever you see the Climate Neutral Certified label, it means the company is accountable for its greenhouse gas emissions. To earn the label, a company must annually measure cradle-to-customer emissions, implement specific action plans to reduce emissions, and invest in high quality, verified carbon credits.

The certification requirements are detailed in the rigorous, peer-reviewed Climate Neutral Certified Standard. Each company’s application is reviewed for compliance by Change Climate’s certification team.

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Emissions

Native Maps's emissions inventory uses financial estimates based on spending data. Native Maps attests to the accuracy of their data inputs and the Change Climate team reviews the submission for compliance with our Standard.

21 tCO₂e

Roughly equal to using 964 propane cylinders for home BBQs

02

Reduction Plans

Native Maps has adopted near-term action plans to reduce GHG emissions within the next 12-24 months.

Active

Source of emissions

Upstream shipping

Action

Reduce upstream shipping by sourcing from local manufacturers for shipping supplies and cardboard.

Status

In progress

Complete By

Q4 2021

Scope

Scope 3

Source of emissions

Goods & services

Action

Implement native plant landscaping on the west facade of the building, eliminating the need for fuel-powered lawn care for around 1000 sq ft ...read more

Status

Newly set

Complete By

Q4 2023

Scope

Scope 3

Source of emissions

Raw materials

Action

Reduce non-recycled paper used in production.

Status

In progress

Complete By

Q4 2020

Scope

Scope 3

Source of emissions

Energy at offices or controlled facilities

Action

We will apply for a historic preservation grant (again) to replace another 25% of the windows on the facade to create a better weather seal ...read more

Status

Newly set

Complete By

Q2 2024

Scope

Scope 1

Source of emissions

Electricity

Action

We will plant 2 trees on the south side of the building to shade the structure and reduce electrical use over time.

Status

Newly set

Complete By

Q4 2023

Scope

Scope 2

Completed

Source of emissions

Electricity

Action

Reduce the amount of electricity used at studio.

Status

Completed

Complete By

Q1 2022

Scope

Scope 2

Source of emissions

Energy at offices or controlled facilities

Action

We will work with a local historic window restoration company, a general contractor, and with the City of Knoxville to create a plan to impl ...read more

Status

Completed

Complete By

Q1 2023

Scope

Scope 1

Source of emissions

Downstream shipping

Action

Reduce emissions from downstream shipping

Status

Completed

Complete By

Q4 2020

Scope

Scope 3

Source of emissions

Packaging

Action

Reduce shipping materials made from plastic.

Status

Completed

Complete By

Q4 2020

Scope

Scope 3

03

Compensation

Native Maps addressed last year’s emissions by buying and retiring an equal amount of high quality, verified carbon and clean energy credits.

Emissions accounted for

21 tCO₂e

Roughly equal to keeping 23,520 pounds of carbon in the ground

Total investment

$210

Project types

Avoid deforestation

Type

Avoid deforestation

Description

Projects that reduce the risk of deforestation in important forest ecosystems.

Here at Native Maps, our main material is paper - and we choose our paper very carefully. All of our paper is made with hydroelectric energy from the family-owned, US-based French Paper Company. All of our paper has recycled or FSC certified content. We love paper because it is infinitely recyclable, so we transitioned all of our shipping materials to recycled paper and cardboard - which also means that our packaging is 100% recyclable. Offsetting our carbon footprint is the final step in owning - and taking pride in - our process from start to finish.

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