2024 Annual Progress Report for LifeStraw

What is the OIA Climate Action Corps?

The Climate Action Corps is the outdoor industry’s collaborative model to lead on climate action, with a goal of reducing and removing greenhouse gas emissions across the outdoor industry, carving a new bold path for others to follow.

Climate Action Corps members follow this pathway to reduce their climate impacts

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Measure
our entire GHG footprint

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Plan
by setting science-aligned reduction targets

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Reduce
GHG emissions in line with our targets

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Remove
GHG emissions that you cannot eliminate today

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Advocate + Engage
for policies supporting climate action

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Share
progress each year through this progress report

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Measure

Please indicate your company’s progress in measuring 2024 scope 1 and scope 2 emissions:

We have measured our scope 1 and scope 2 emissions X
We are in progress on measuring our scope 1 and scope 2 emissions
We have an initial estimate of our scope 1 and scope 2 emissions
We have not yet started measuring our scope 1 and scope 2 emissions

Please indicate your company’s progress in measuring 2024 scope 3 emissions:

We have measured scope 3 emissions X
We are in progress on measuring scope 3 emissions
We have an initial estimate of our scope 3 emissions
We have not yet started measuring our scope 3 emissions

Our company’s most recent quantified GHG measurement by scope (in metric tonnes of CO2e):

Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e) 9.5
Scope 2 Emissions (tCO2e) 34.1
Scope 3 Emissions (tCO2e) 8266.4

How does your company verify GHG measurements?

Our company’s GHG measurements have been verified by an independent party X
Our company’s GHG measurements will be verified by an independent party
Our company is considering verification of GHG measurements
Our company is not considering verification of GHG measurements

Other (please specify)

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Has your company leadership approved quantitative GHG reduction targets for Scope 1 and 2 emissions?

Yes

Please enter your leadership approved Scope 1 and 2 quantitative GHG reduction targets

1. We commit to reducing 2021 Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 50% by 2030. 2. We plan to reduce emissions from our purchased electricity by converting our Vietnam facility energy to 100% renewables and / or solar.

Are your Scope 1 and 2 targets aligned with criteria from the Science-based Targets Initiative (SBTi)?

Yes

Are your Scope 1 and 2 targets verified by the Science-based Targets Initiative (SBTi)?

Yes, they are verified

Has your company leadership approved quantitative GHG reduction targets for Scope 3 emissions?

Yes

Please enter your leadership approved Scope 3 quantitative GHG reduction targets

LifeStraw has committed to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 30% by 2030 (2021 base year). We will remove all plastic from our packaging. We plan to reduce emissions from our packaging. We plan to reduce emissions from upstream shipping. Set a maximum budget for air freight to limit use of this method across upstream shipments. Transition 10% consumer-facing cardboard packaging to recyclable paper across new personal hydration products. We will prioritize local hiring practices to reduce flight-based business travel by 10%.

What type of scope 3 target did you set?

Absolute

Is your Scope 3 reduction target aligned with criteria from the Science-based Target Initiative (SBTi)?

Yes

Are your Scope 3 targets verified by the Science-based Targets Initiative (SBTi)?

Yes, they are verified

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Reduce

Has your company established an emissions reduction action plan or roadmap that guides your efforts to achieve your reduction?

In progress

My company has taken the following actions to reduce GHG emissions (select all that apply):

Improved energy efficiency at our owned/controlled facilities X
Produced or procured renewable electricity (and/or renewable energy credits) for our owned/controlled facilities X
Reduced fuel consumption of company-owned/controlled vehicles by choosing electric vehicles or other alternatives
Reduced onsite use of fuels through electrification or other energy sources for our owned/controlled facilities
Procured renewable fuels (e.g. biogas) for onsite use at our owned/controlled facilities
Adopted the use of refrigerants with low Global Warming Potential (GWP) at our owned/controlled facilities
Engaged with our suppliers about energy efficiency X
Engaged with our suppliers about renewable energy
Engaged with our suppliers about cleaner thermal processes (e.g. electrification, biomass)
Engaged our suppliers about measuring their GHG emissions X
Changed our company's products and materials to alternatives with lower-GHG footprint
Reduced materials waste in the design and/or manufacturing of our products X
Designed our products to be more energy efficient during use
Implemented company policies to reduce impacts of business travel X
Reduced packaging and/or changed our packaging to alternatives with lower-GHG footprint X
Reduced impacts of inbound distribution (transportation modes, logistics, packing density) X
Reduced impacts of outbound distribution (transportation modes, logistics, packing density)
Designed products for repair-ability and offered repair services
Bought back and re-sold (or facilitating the resale of) used products
Offered product leasing/renting or subscription programs X
Moved our company website to a green host X
Collaborated with other companies to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy
Reduced single-use company swag
None (we have not taken actions yet)

Other (please specify)

Has your company made measurable progress toward your emissions reduction targets?

Yes

Please share your progress in terms of a percent reduction from your base year emissions and identify the scopes associated with the reduction.

From our baseline year in 2021, we have reduced our Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 48%. From 2019 to 2024, we reduced our Scope 3 emissions relative to our operating costs by 62%.

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Remove

Did your company invest in carbon removal or credits to “offset” all or a portion of its carbon emissions in 2024?

Yes

What actions did your company take in 2024 to offset its carbon emissions? (Select all that apply)

Our company purchases carbon offsets for a portion of our footprint
Our company purchases carbon offsets for our entire footprint X
Our company directly invests in carbon removal or sequestration

Other (please specify)

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Advocate + Engage

Did your company advocate for and/or engage in climate action in 2024?

Yes

What actions did your company take to advocate and/or engage? (Select all that apply)

Endorsed a climate solutions campaign or sign-on letter X
Corresponded directly with U.S. Congress or administration officials X
Corresponded directly with state regulatory agencies and/or officials
Corresponded directly with international regulatory agencies and/or officials
Supported advocacy groups through donations or membership X
Empowered consumers to take action on climate X
Recognized and rewarded climate leading actions with our suppliers
Participated in collaborative industry programs to reduce GHG emissions in the supply chain
Participated in a government meeting, such as OIA's virtual or in-person D.C. fly-in events X
Provided our customers with opportunities to advocate X

Other (please specify)

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Enter how your company publicly communicates its climate action efforts (Select all that apply):

Our company's GHG reduction targets are publicly available X
Our company's GHG reduction strategy is publicly available
Our company's progress against GHG targets is publicly available X
Our company's quantified GHG reduction achievements are publicly available X
None of the above

Please provide links for the following publicly available information about your company’s GHG emissions:

Our company's GHG measurements are publicly available: https://explore.changeclimate.org/brand/lifestraw
Our company's GHG reduction targets are publicly available: https://explore.changeclimate.org/brand/lifestraw
Our company's GHG reduction strategy is publicly available:
Our company's progress against GHG targets is publicly available: https://explore.changeclimate.org/brand/lifestraw

Do you have any additional details to share publicly about your company's efforts to address climate change?

LifeStraw has developed a detailed action plan for the achievement of our 2030 SBTI commitments. We have added GHG and sustainability assessments to our review of new suppliers, and have incorporated our Tier 1 suppliers information into our full GHG audits. LifeStraw has transitioned to renewable and clean energy mix for our HQ office and is working to transitioning to renewables for our Global locations. We have launched a cross-departmental working group across legal, operations, product, and sustainability teams to better share insights, actions, and goals.