MOON BAG RUFFLE
We systematically track our Corporate Carbon Footprint since 2021 across our entire supply chain (Scope 1,2, 3) to define our greatest reduction levers.
As a company committed to the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C target, our climate strategy strictly follows the principle of "Reduce what you can, compensate what you must."
The baseline
At GOT BAG, we believe that transparency is the foundation of accountability. To ensure our climate strategy is data-driven, since 2021 we’ve conducted an annual Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions inventory in accordance with the GHG Protocol. Our entire emissions inventory has been externally verified by the sustainability service provider Substain.
Emissions are typically categorized into three scopes:
Scope 01
Direct emissions from our own sources, like our office or company-owned vehicles.
Scope 02
Indirect emissions from purchased energy, like the electricity powering our headquarters.
Scope 03
Everything else. This includes the emissions within our supply chain, from materials, manufacturing, to transportation. Like in many other textile companies, scope 3 emissions account for the majority of our total carbon footprint.
Total footprint: 3,063.08 tonnes CO₂e
- Scope 1: 1.17%
- Scope 2: 0%
- Scope 3: 98.83%
The Scope 3 Reality: 98.83% of our emissions reside in Scope 3 (our value chain), including raw materials, manufacturing, and inbound logistics.
Our science-based target: Decoupling growth and CO₂e
Measured in CO₂e per kilogram of product sold, compared to our 2024 baseline (gross 3,063 t CO₂e).
Our approach: Insetting
Buying external carbon credits to offset this impact would not fix the root cause. Therefore, we strictly pursue an insetting approach.
Instead of funding projects outside of our sphere of influence, we reinvest our resources directly into our own supply chain. By optimizing manufacturing processes, sourcing lower-impact materials, and streamlining logistics, we drive real, structural carbon reductions right where our products are made.
Our Carbon Integrity Principle: Carbon offsets are entirely excluded from our accounting toward our 50% carbon intensity reduction target. Every tonne of CO₂e reduced under our climate plan is a tonne genuinely avoided at the source.
Carbon offsetting is our temporary tool for handling historical and residual emissions while we work towards achieving real reductions.
Our three strategic pillars
Here is what we are working on across our three strategic pillars of action:
Supplier Engagement & Product Design
Reduce emissions in the supply chain (81% of footprint)
Smart Logistics
Reduce transport emissions through process optimization
Clean House
Address internal emission sources through culture, infrastructure, and policy
How We're Getting There
Our focus is on reducing emissions at the source, within our supply chain. By 2030, we aim for at least 60% renewable electricity across our supply chain, including supporting solar installations at our fabric manufacturers. We are also planning to switch core product colors to dope dyeing, which cuts CO₂e per meter of fabric by around 20%.
We believe true climate action is a collaborative effort. Rather than imposing rigid requirements, we build on the close, equitable partnerships with our suppliers to drive the shift toward low-emission production together.
We reduce transport emissions through process optimization and strong partnerships. In 2025, we used the DHL GoGreen Plus service for a portion of our ocean freight. Through their Book & Claim system, conventional marine fuel is replaced with sustainable fuel that generates 85% fewer emissions. For our container shipments, this resulted in a tangible reduction of 64.92 tCO₂e last year. In the coming years, we will continuously expand this approach to include more and more of our ocean freight shipments. Furthermore, we are working toward a strict no-fly policy for standard goods.
Our own operations are a small share of our footprint, but they matter for a mutual mindset and understanding. We're planning on steadily electrifying our fleet and switching to a digital-first travel policy.
Scope 2 is already zero — we run on 100% renewable electricity.
Accountability & Transparency
This plan is reviewed annually, owned by our Sustainability & Impact team, and approved by our CEO and Team Leads. Climate performance is published each year in our Impact Report.
Our B Corp certification provides an additional external anchor. We track our progress through annual GHG inventories calculated via Substain, in line with the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard.
