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CLIMATE CHANGE

CLIMATE CHANGE

WE’RE TAKING ACTION

Recently published studies have found that the Gulf Stream has weakened dramatically. Climatologists agree that this development is likely to further intensify extreme weather events like floods, droughts, and storms. And that is just one of the many consequences of climate change.

What does that have to do with us? Quite a lot, actually. Every EU citizen generates eight tons of carbon emissions yearly. That’s a pretty abstract number. So here’s a comparison to make it more tangible: To limit global warming to under two degrees Celsius, that figure needs to be just one ton. Generally speaking, companies generate significantly more carbon emissions than individuals do. For example, through the energy-intensive production and transportation of their products. Of course, that also means that we’re in a position to make a particularly important contribution to reducing carbon emissions. And we’re working on doing just that, in collaboration with ClimatePartner.

The Munich-based company specializes in calculating and reducing carbon emissions and supporting global climate protection projects, an idea that we embrace whole-heartedly. Our cooperation with ClimatePartner is an important part of the deuter 360° Responsibility strategy and complements our other efforts to protect the environment. You can find out more about our involvement in other environmental projects here:

OUR HEAD OFFICE IN GERSTHOFEN IS climatepartner certified

Step by step more sustainable. With the two following projects we compensate our CO2 emissions and are allowed to call our head office in Gersthofen has been ClimatePartner Certified since October 2021.

The ClimatePartner Certification for companies includes direct emissions caused within the company (electricity and heat generation, vehicle fleet, fugitive gases) and indirect emissions caused by purchased energy, business trips, and employee travel. Other indirect emissions that occur outside the company in the production of raw materials and intermediate products, external logistics and the use and disposal of products or other processes are not covered by the ClimatePartner Certification.

Zebras, lions and elephants

Forest protection, Kasigau Wildlife Corridor, Kenya

How do you actually conserve 200,000 hectares of forest? The forest in question is a section of dry forest and savanna in the Kasigau Wildlife Corridor, which connects the Tsavo East and Tsavo West Natural Parks in Kenya. It is home to endangered species such as lions, zebras and parrots as well as countless species of birds. Every day during their seasonal migration, 2,000 African elephants cross the area. However, this forest area is facing massive deforestation and slash-and-burn practices. In order to protect the Kasigau Wildlife Corridor, more than 100 rangers who guard and defend the area have been trained among the local population. More income opportunities for the local population are required in order to stem the depletion of the natural environment. That's why the project creates jobs in factories and small businesses. The project was chosen as the Best Offsetting Project in Environmental Finance's 8th voluntary carbon poll in 2017.

Our Project in Kenia

Using Namibia's potential for solar energy

Solar energy, Outapi, Namibia

In Namibia, the sun shines an average of 10 hours a day – it is one of the sunniest countries on earth and therefore has enormous potential for solar energy. However, the country imports 60 percent of its electricity from neighbouring countries and 40 percent of the rural population has no access to electricity at all. In northern Namibia, a ten-hectare solar energy farm produces 9,000 MWh of energy per year.

The project contributes to increasing the share of renewable energies in Namibia's electricity mix to increase and improve the national and regional power supply.

 

Our Project in Namibia

OUR CLIMATEpartner certified PRODUCT RANGE

For our ClimatePartner Certified product series, we reduce their CO2 emissions by using recycled and bluesign® certified materials as well as sustainable technologies, extend their product life cycles and additionally offset them through selected projects.

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WITH THESE 3 CLIMATE PROTECTION PROJECTS WE COMPENSATE OUR CLIMATEpartner certified PRODUCTS

WIND ENERGY IN PIAUÍ AND PERNAMBUCO, BRAZIL

14 wind farms with a total of 156 turbines are helping to increase the share of renewable, emission-free energy in Brazil's electricity mix and improve the national and regional energy supply. Thanks to a total capacity of 358.8 MW, the project saves about 652,150 tons of CO2 per year that would otherwise have been generated by fossil fuel power generation. The project will also create jobs, improve local infrastructure and provide access to education.

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COAL EXIT WITH BIOMASS IN SOACHA, COLOMBIA

Biomass refers to organic residues of a biogenic, non-fossil nature, such as branches, sawdust or coconut shells, etc. This can be used to fire modern energy-efficient kilns and prevents the emission of harmful smoke and large amounts of CO2 during the production of bricks. And these are in hot demand in the fast-growing region around Bogotá. This project saves around 18,470 tons of CO2 every year, creates jobs and is a great example that will hopefully soon be followed by more brickworks in Colombia.

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CLEAN DRINKING WATER IN MANICA, SOFALA & TETE, MOZAMBIQUE

Two billion people in the world have no access to drinking water. Depending on the region, ever larger areas are being deforested in order to boil the available water over an open fire. This results in high CO2 emissions, which can be avoided by the drinking water project. Through chemical or mechanical treatment and increased well construction for groundwater extraction, clean drinking water will be provided to about 102,000 additional inhabitants, 180,000 tons of CO2 emissions will be saved and diseases will be prevented.

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Carbon CONSCIOUS

ClimatePartner's carbon footprint guidelines are established based on internationally recognized standards, determining the carbon footprint of a company, product, service, or event. This footprint is then considered offset by contributing to international climate protection projects.

ClimatePartner's certifies that unavoidable greenhouse gas emissions have been offset. For the sake of legibility, all emissions are referred to as CO2 emissions and measured in tonnes of CO2. By this, we mean CO2 equivalents, i. e. all relevant greenhouse gases.

Offsetting CO2 emissions is an important step in holistic climate action, alongside avoidance and reduction. ClimatePartner recommends companies establish and act on CO2 avoidance and reduction plans as a continuous process, and supports them in corresponding strategies. For example, by supporting in defining science based reduction targets, or switching to renewable energy.

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Since its inception, 2,500 companies in 35 countries have joined ClimatePartner, including many in the textile industry. The valuable experience gained through this collaboration, combined with ClimatePartner’s expertise, make it much easier to implement actions to help us become climate neutral.

Specifically, there are two steps we are taking:

1.      Measuring our carbon emissions

We have collected our CO2 emissions data and calculated our corporate carbon footprint (CCF). That includes emissions from heating and electricity usage, employees’ daily commute to work, business travel, and even office supplies. In a pilot project, we’ve also figured out our product carbon footprint (PCF), by calculating emissions relating to the raw materials, packaging, logistics, and disposal involved in the pilot products and scaling them up to the entire collection.

2.      Preventing and reducing carbon emissions

We strive to prevent and reduce our carbon emissions wherever possible. For example, to minimize our CCF, we use green energy and offer our employees incentives to use a company bicycle or car pooling to get to work. Meanwhile, on the product side, we use recycled materials and spun-dyed fibers to significantly decrease our PCF.

 

We’ve developed a clear roadmap for implementing all of these measures. By 2023, our headquarters and at least 25 percent of our sleeping bags and backpacks will be have significantly reduced environmental impact. 

More about ClimatePartner

Every time you choose a ClimatePartner product, whether from deuter or another manufacturer, you’re reducing your own carbon footprint. At the same time, you’re indirectly supporting a climate project. Does that sound good? Does it motivate you to do more to prevent climate change? If so, you too can become climate neutral, through your travel and transportation choices and your eating habits.

Read more about how to reduce your carbon footprint