Portland Garment Factory (PGF) is proud to announce that we are officially Climate Neutral Certified! PGF is joining over 200 other brands that have earned the standard by measuring and offsetting all of their 2020 carbon emissions and reducing future emissions to confront the ongoing climate crisis.
A little more about the certification: Climate Neutral Certified is the leading consumer label designating carbon neutrality. It is carried by brands that have voluntarily stepped up to take responsibility for the greenhouse gas emissions generated in the production, operations, and shopping of their goods and services.
In Portland Garment Factory’s first year as a Climate Neutral Certified company, we are removing 15.4221 tonnes of carbon dioxide. With our Climate Neutral commitment, PGF is supporting Climate Neutral's Nature-Based Solutions with 1% for the Planet: the Katingan Peatland Restoration and Conservation Project, the Envira Amazonia Project, and the Blandin Native American Hardwoods Conservation Project. More details on each of these offset projects can be found HERE.
PGF is reducing future emissions by implementing a set of reduction plans including: purchasing 100% Renewable Energy for our factory/office HQ; and guiding our clients towards more sustainable material options which will reduce the carbon footprint of materials being freighted.
“Portland Garment Factory and our other Climate Neutral Certified brands are leading the global shift to a net-zero economy by doing what all companies should be doing immediately: measuring, offsetting, and reducing their carbon emissions,” says Climate Neutral CEO, Austin Whitman. “Our label helps consumers identify those brands. It’s a recognizable and trusted symbol that turns everyday purchases into meaningfully positive climate action.”
Climate Neutral’s certification is based on internationally recognized standards for carbon measurement, neutrality, and offsetting. Each brand must measure Scope 1, 2, and 3 cradle-to-customer greenhouse gas emissions for the prior calendar year. Then a brand must buy verified carbon credits to offset its entire footprint. This directs investment into critical carbon sequestration projects such as forest conservation, renewable energy, and carbon capture technologies. Finally, brands commit to a reduction action plan to cut future emissions within a 12-24 month timeline, reporting progress on those plans annually. All of the brand’s data is publicly available on Climate Neutral’s website. The process is repeated annually when companies must re-certify.
Learn more about Climate Neutral and browse all of the certified brands at climateneutral.org.