UND GRETEL

This company is a Climate Neutral Supporting Brand. They have provided a charitable donation to support Climate Neutral's work. (This donation does not change the requirements of their verification).

Brand

UND GRETEL

UND GRETEL

Industry

Health + Beauty

First Certified

2020

Current Certification Year

2022

Categories

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Sustainability Story

UND GRETEL is a Berlin-based beauty label that makes natural decorative cosmetics in the most diverse colors and with the highest quality ingredients that nature can offer. UND GRETEL creates decorative make-up without compromises. This means: no synthetic dyes and preservatives, no parabens, no mineral oils, no aluminum, no silicones, no compromises. In short: NO BAD STUFF. We are always trying to find new steps and solutions towards being more sustainable. Our packaging and shipping boxes, paper, and cardboard are made of sustainable forestry (FSC) and whenever possible, we use ingredients from sustainable organic agriculture. We focus on regional cultivation and production, in Germany. A great example of this are our pencils: HOLT, our Eye Pencil, and SPRUSSE, our Eyebrow Pencil. Both products are made from FSC certified and regional wood. Further, we introduced a few basic rules in our office to encourage our employees on our way to a sustainable office. An example would be that we avoid disposable packaging in our office, separate our garbage, we have a water filter system to avoid water bottles. We use sustainable cleaning supplies and we are a paper-free office.

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

01 Measure

UND GRETEL 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.

1 tCO2e

GHG Scope 2 ?

5 tCO2e

GHG Scope 3 ?
GHG Protocol Scope 3

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

3,248 tCO2e

Total Emissions ?
Total Carbon Emissions

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

3,255 tCO2e

02 Offset

UND GRETEL 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 UND GRETEL to take responsibility for historical emissions that can’t be reduced.

Total Investment in Carbon Credits

$39,060.00

UND GRETEL's credits came from:

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Avoided Deforestation ?

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Wind ?

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Landfill Gas ?

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.

3,255 tCO2e

03 Reduce

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

Mid Term Targets

UND GRETEL has committed to reducing 2021 emissions 50% by 2030.

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

UND GRETEL 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

We want to replace packaging with sustainable alternatives.

How We'll Reduce It

We would like to follow up on our previous reduction goal and implement new sustainable packagings. Furthermore, we are constantly sourcing alternatives and wanted to visit trade fairs regularly to find out more about alternatives.

02

What We’re Reducing

We want to develop products in refillable containers.

How We'll Reduce It

We are currently developing a new product with the option of refilling, to reduce packaging dependence over time. We also want to gradually try to convert existing products to refill.

03

What We’re Reducing

How We'll Reduce It

04

What We’re Reducing

How We'll Reduce It

In Progress Reductions

01

50%

What We’re Reducing

We are constantly sourcing alternative and sustainable packaging. Right now we are trying out glass packaging and are also figuring out, how carton packaging can be long-lasting and reflect the high quality of our products as well.

How We'll Reduce It

We are in contact with a lot of producers and are trying out new solutions.

02

80%

What We’re Reducing

We are improving the ecological footprint of our offices and our employees.

How We'll Reduce It

Green energy in the offices, we try not to produce single-use waste. Regular feedback with the team and also measure the ecological footprint of every person, so that people understand the effects of their actions.

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What We’re Reducing

How We'll Reduce It

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Completed Reductions

01 Measure

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

02 Offset

UND GRETEL 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 UND GRETEL to take responsibility for historical emissions that can’t be reduced.

03 Reduce

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