Ecostore aims carbon neutrality by end of year
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Skincare brand Ecostore has announced it will be carbon neutral by the end of 2019, having offset 769 tonnes of carbon already through its carboNZero-certified manufacturing plant since 2010.
The business now aims to offset all the carbon it generates across its Australia and New Zealand operations.
“Businesses need to step up and recognize that they can and must be a force for good,” Ecostore managing director Pablo Kraus said.
“Corporates have an incredible opportunity to pave the way for future generations. We must lead by example, empower others, act, make changes.”
Ecostore general manager of supply chain Tony Morpeth said the business is currently investigating ways to reduce electricity, LPG and fuel use, water use during manufacturing and freight emissions from the transportation of goods.
In order to achieve this, the retailer partnered with NZ environmental certification provider Enviro-Mark Solutions.
“Taking action on climate change, by reducing carbon emissions, is one of the biggest challenges faced by business but rising to the challenge will identify opportunities and drive innovation,” Enviro-Mark Solutions chief executive Dr Ann Smith said.
“With Ecostore’s ambitious plans to offset their impacts in the short term, and commitment to continual emissions reduction and environmental improvement for the long term, they are setting an excellent example for other organisations.”
Kraus said the key to Ecostore’s success is its holistic approach – from how it chooses its partners and sources its materials to what it does about its products’ lifecycle.
Ecostore was named New Zealand’s most authentic brand in the Brand Alpha 2019 Top 20 Most Authentic Brands report, graded on visibility, value, vitality, and virtue.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific areas of its operations is Ecostore targeting to reduce carbon generation?
Which specific areas of its operations is Ecostore targeting to reduce carbon generation?
The business is currently investigating ways to reduce electricity, LPG and fuel use. They are also looking into minimising water use during manufacturing and cutting freight emissions from the transportation of goods to achieve their goals.
Q.What steps has Ecostore already taken to address its carbon footprint prior to this announcement?
What steps has Ecostore already taken to address its carbon footprint prior to this announcement?
Ecostore has already offset 769 tonnes of carbon through its carboNZero-certified manufacturing plant. This initiative has been in place since 2010, demonstrating a long-term commitment to environmental efforts.
Q.Which organisation is Ecostore collaborating with to help achieve its carbon neutrality target?
Which organisation is Ecostore collaborating with to help achieve its carbon neutrality target?
Ecostore has partnered with Enviro-Mark Solutions, an NZ environmental certification provider. This collaboration supports their ambitious plans to offset impacts and commit to continuous emissions reduction.
Q.What is the scope of Ecostore's new carbon neutrality commitment?
What is the scope of Ecostore's new carbon neutrality commitment?
The company aims to offset all the carbon it generates across its operations in both Australia and New Zealand. This expands upon previous efforts, targeting a broader impact by the end of 2019.
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