Climate neutrality refers to the idea of achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions. One way to do this is by balancing out those emissions so that they are equal to the emissions that are removed by the planet’s natural absorption processes. But how does this work in practice?
Sustainability
Climate change
Our approach to climate change is holistic and horizontal.
It has now been 1,000 days since the first Climate Neutral certified day in 2021. And we have done it again this year! We have once again measured the equivalent carbon footprint for scopes 1, 2, and 3, and contributed to audited carbon-removal projects that allows us to balance each ton of carbon footprint.
FIRST STEP
Investment
SECOND STEP
Offset
Once we have calculated our carbon footprint, the second step is to invest in high-quality carbon removal projects balancing each ton of CO2 equivalent to the company's total carbon footprint.
2.628t CO2
=
2.628 credits
To ensure transparency and avoid the duplication of credits, a unique serial number is assigned to each carbon credit, making each one traceable and public.
In 2023, we funded two energy-generation projects in India, the place where our products are meaningfully crafted by expert weavers.
Our compensation process is annually verified by the non-profit entity Change Climate Project, and the projects chosen for investment are audited by entities like Gold Standard or Verra.
Uttarakhand, India - Development of 10,446 domestic biogas plants
Use of organic waste to feed a biodigester and produce biogas for cooking and heating water. + Leads to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
+ Improvement in the health and quality of life of many families.
+ Improvement of hygienic conditions in rural areas thanks to proper waste disposal.
Uttar Pradesh, India - Solar energy generation
A region where some of our Indian suppliers live and work.
+ Helps in generating employment opportunities during the construction and operation phases.
+ Generates power using zero emissions solar based power generation which helps to reduce GHG emissions and specific pollutants.
+ Being a renewable source of energy, it reduces the dependence on fossil fuels and conserves natural resources which are on the verge of depletion.
We supported two projects located close to our suppliers in India. Besides creating renewable energy sources, these projects have a positive impact on their local communities.
THIRD STEP
Reduction
Climate Neutral Certification requires both measurement and investment in sustainable projects, and also a commitment to reducing the carbon footprint.
nanimarquina decided to support and align itself with the Net Zero Coalition:
2030
Reducing emissions by 50%
2050
Reach net-zero
How?
Transport
The main focus is on air freight, in particular the one used for export. We are working to reduce our emissions in this field. After understanding some of its root causes, we decided to encourage e-commerce customers to choose slower shipping options. Users are now able to contribute to the transport’s carbon footprint reduction.
Packaging
We have managed to reduce our use of packaging by setting a quality control in origin, which allowed us to save 0.2 kg of plastic and 0.1 kg of cardboard per square meter of rug.
Considering the effort, time, and resources dedicated to manufacturing rugs, ensuring their protection against damage during transport is essential. We are working on other improvements to make our efforts in this topic visible to our community.
Manufacturing
All our rug-manufacturing processes take place within a 40 km radius, favoring efficient logistics and reducing the environmental impact associated with transportation.
Moreover, the commuting of employees to their workplaces is mainly done through non-motorized transport, significantly contributing to the reduction of the carbon footprint.
We have signed a Sustainability and Social Responsibility Agreement with our main suppliers to formalize our alignment of values and establish a frame.
We are a Climate Label certified company.
We measure, invest in carbon-removal projects, and reduce our carbon footprint for a better future.
