Portland Garment Factory

Sustainability Story

As a B Corp Certified, zero waste creative factory, Portland Garment Factory (PGF) has implemented sustainable practices across all departments. From the development of products, material sourcing, and production, to general operations, we are committed to being as sustainable as possible every day. Our zero waste program means that we never throw any material waste in the trash. All materials take on new life either as new products or are donated to the community. We pulverize all material scraps that are at the end of their life cycle into PGF Puff, which we use for filling in our Gift Shop products. PGF is also known for our creative ingenuity in taking existing products and making them into reworked goods that have the power to spread a message of sustainability on a global scale. We believe that these sustainability initiatives are ongoing and ever-evolving. We are committed to learning, listening, and implementing increased measures as we continue on this important journey!

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What is Climate Neutrality

A state in which human activities result in no net effect on the climate system. Requires balancing of residual greenhouse gas emissions with reductions or removals. All Climate Neutral Certified brands must meet climate neutrality standards for measuring, offsetting, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions from making and delivering products and services.

This certification covers business activities and operations for the following brands :

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Portland Garment Factory achieved Climate Neutral Certification as part of 's certification process. 's measurement, offsetting and reduction plans fully account for Portland Garment Factory's 2021 emissions

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01 Measure

Portland Garment Factory measured Scope 1, 2 and 3 cradle-to-customer emissions following categories and approaches established in the Climate Neutral standards.

GHG Scope 1

GHG Protocol Scope 1

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

tCO2e

51 tCO2e

GHG Scope 3

GHG Protocol Scope 3

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

171 tCO2e

Total Emissions

Total Carbon Emissions

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

309 tCO2e

02 Offset

Portland Garment Factory invested in projects outside of their value chain to compensate for all of their measured carbon emissions. This step supports their climate neutrality designation, and enables Portland Garment Factory to take responsibility for historical emissions that can’t be reduced.

Total Investment in Carbon Credits

$1,531.28

Portland Garment Factory's credits came from:

Emissions Offset

Offset equivalency

For reference, reducing a footprint by 1000 tonnes is roughly equal to removing 230 passenger vehicles from the road for a year.

309 tCO2e

Lifetime Emissions Offsets

tCO2e

03 Reduce

Portland Garment Factory has set targets and identified actions to reduce their emissions from operations and their supply chain. These actions will enable Portland Garment Factory to emit fewer emissions in the future.

Mid Term Targets

Portland Garment Factory has committed to reducing emissions by .

This target is aligned with global trajectories to limit climate warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

Mid Term Targets

This target is aligned with global trajectories to limit climate warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

Reduction Actions

Portland Garment Factory is implementing a Reduction Action Plan to reduce emissions from within its own operations and supply chain.

Current Year Reduction Actions

What We’re Reducing

We plan to reduce emissions from purchased electricity at our factory/office headquarters.

How We'll Reduce It

We plan to reduce our company's carbon footprint by purchasing 20,000 kWhs per month of Renewable Energy.

What We’re Reducing

We plan to guide our clients towards more sustainable material options. Before ordering new materials we will first offer stock we have on hand and/or suggest ordering dead stock. This will reduce the carbon footprint of materials being freighted.

How We'll Reduce It

We plan to include sustainable material options in all of our new client proposals as well as in our marketing efforts.

What We’re Reducing

How We'll Reduce It

What We’re Reducing

How We'll Reduce It

We plan to reduce emissions from purchased electricity at our factory/office headquarters.
We plan to guide our clients towards more sustainable material options. Before ordering new materials we will first offer stock we have on hand and/or suggest ordering dead stock. This will reduce the carbon footprint of materials being freighted.

In Progress Reductions

What We’re Reducing

How We'll Reduce It

What We’re Reducing

How We'll Reduce It

What We’re Reducing

How We'll Reduce It

What We’re Reducing

How We'll Reduce It

We plan to reduce emissions from purchased electricity at our factory/office headquarters.
We plan to guide our clients towards more sustainable material options. Before ordering new materials we will first offer stock we have on hand and/or suggest ordering dead stock. This will reduce the carbon footprint of materials being freighted.

Completed Reductions