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New Leaf Paper Inc.'s Climate Report
Submitted on 2023-09-01
The SME Reporting Tool
Introduction *
Commitment And Targets *
Own emissions *
Value chain emissions *
(optional)
Actions and plans to reduce emissions *
Climate Solutions *
(optional)
Management and strategy *
(optional)
Results, challenges and outlook *
Version 3.0
Introduction *
reporting year
*2022
number of employees in the reporting year
*7
Commitment And Targets *
net zero target year
*2050
Base year
*2021
comment on your net zero targets
*We made the Net Zero commitment in 2022, and we used Normative data from 2021 as a baseline.
near-term scope 1 target
*-
target year
*2022
near-term scope 2 target
*-
target year
*2022
near-term scope 3 target
*-
target year
*2050
comment on your near-term targets
*Scope 2 emissions reduced from 2021 (1.76 tons CO2e) to 2022 (0 tons CO2e) due to switching to renewable energy through our provider. Scope 3 emissions were also reduced this past year despite double employee growth. We on on track to make target year commitments.
Own emissions *
scope 1 emissions
scope 1 emissions (metric tons co2e)
*0.0
own facilities
*N/A
own vehicles
*N/A
own processes
*N/A
scope 2 emissions
scope 2 emissions (metric tons co2e)
*3.943
total energy consumption (kwh)
*3943
renewable energy
*100
purchased electricity
*3.943
metric tons CO2eRenewable electricity (%)
100
purchased steam
*N/A
Renewable electricity (%)
-
purchased heating
*N/A
Renewable electricity (%)
-
purchased cooling
*N/A
Renewable electricity (%)
-
Comment on your energy consumption
*All electricity purchased is renewable and purchased through Energy for Tomorrow. Heating and Cooling is included in our rent. And there is no steam consumption.
Value chain emissions (optional) *
scope 3 emissions
scope 3 emissions (metric tons co2e)
*5020
supply chain related - upstream emissions
purchased goods and services
*4910
metric tons CO2ecapital goods
*.0587
metric tons CO2efuel and energy related activities
*N/A
transportation and distribution (upstream)
*104
metric tons CO2ewaste in operations
*N/A
business travel
*8.83
metric tons CO2eemployee commuting
*N/A
leased assets (upstream)
*N/A
customer related - downstream emissions
transportation and distribution (downstream)
*N/A
processing of sold products
*N/A
use of sold products
*N/A
end-of-life treatment of products
*N/A
leased assets (downstream)
*N/A
franchises
*N/A
investments
*N/A
List any sources of emissions excluded:
*All emissions reported are within Supply Chain SOW.
describe the calculation methodology and comment on accuracy:
*Normative provided guidelines on data needed for reporting.
Actions and plans to reduce emissions *
Scope 1 Actions
own facilities
No
We are not a manufacturer and don't have direct emissions from vehicles, combustion, processes, or leakages. We are continuously in discussions with all Stakeholders about reducing our footprints.
own vehicles
No
There are no company vehicles.
own processes
N/A
-
scope 2 actions
purchased electricity
Yes
Yes, we exclusively purchase renewable energy for our office.
purchased steam
N/A
-
purchased heating
N/A
We lease office space and this is included in our rent.
purchased cooling
N/A
We lease office space and this is included in our rent.
scope 3 actions
supply chain related (upstream)
purchased good and services
*Yes
We purchase paper products exclusively made with high post-consumer recycled fiber. We use refillable ink in our printers and bottle filler services instead of single-use plastic water bottles.
capital goods
*Yes
New Leaf Paper designs and develops paper products for the Commercial Printing and Publication markets. All of our products contain high recycled paper content.
fuel and energy related activities
*N/A
We will continue to purchase renewable energy for our office.
transportation and distribution (upstream)
*Yes
New Leaf Paper achieved our SmartWay certification in 2021 and continues to track through their platform.
waste in operation
*Yes
There is nominal waste in our offices and all material that can be recycled is and we reuse all food service products.
business travel
*Yes
Travel is only upon necessity. To communicate our intent and provide Executive level support we created a Travel Policy that all employees have committed to following.
employee commuting
*Yes
Most of our employees work remotely and (2) employees commute to our office.
upstream leased assets
*Yes
Our Landlord understands our passion for sustainability. That was communicated during initial conversations about natural lighting and reusing furniture in our office.
customer related (downstream)
transportation and distribution (downstream)
*Yes
We track our freight and report directly to SmartWay as part of our certification.
processing of sold products
*N/A
-
use of sold products
*N/A
-
end-of-life treatment of products
*Yes
On our website, we have a page dedicated to Retail Page- describing the attributes of our packaging, promoting biodegradable shrink film, packing, and shipping considerations. https://newleafpaper.com/retail-packaging
leased assets (downstream)
*N/A
-
franchises
*N/A
-
investments
*N/A
-
i have asked my suppliers to halve emissions before 2030 and join the un-backed race to zero campaign
*No
i have communicated my commitment and actions to my business customers and asked them to join the un race to zero
*Yes
percentage (%) of business customers asked
*100
Percentage (%) of business customers committed
*0.0
Climate Solutions (optional) *
What percentage of your total revenue comes from sales of climate solutions?
*100
Provide descriptions/names of your climate solutions:
*New Leaf Paper design and develops commercial, printing and retail paper. We are a sustainable paper distributor and are rooted in decisions based on Climate Change. We have partnered with Environmental Paper Network (EPN) and provide our customers with a tangible report comparing high post-consumer waste paper usage vs virgin based on their paper procurement with New Leaf Paper.
Methodology used to assess these as climate solutions:
*In addition to selling high recycled content paper products for commercial printing, the publication market, and Retail, New Leaf Paper engages in: - Partnering with One Tree Planted- financial and volunteer efforts - Company-wide KPI commitments and reduction strategies - Actively communicates with Stakeholders and provides footprint reduction support - Promotes Sustainable behavior and Education by creating environmentally friendly - Trade show booth with literature on booth elements, - Active participation through higher education with research students - Community advocate through volunteer efforts and leadership positions - Offsetting, when reductions can't be eliminated, to bring emissions that are out of our control to zero emissions
How much of your research and development budget is allocated to climate solutions?
*100
are you investing in climate and/or nature outside your value chain?
*Yes
provide details of the project/s you invest in:
*Yearly, we donated a significant amount of our profits to like-minded nonprofits, continuing the B-corp’s commitment to its sustainability mission over the past year. In 2022, we donated more than $75,000 to 24 nonprofits to extend our impact. Additionally, our employees participated in 206 hours of volunteer work, supporting our local communities.
how are they quality secured?
*Through 3rd party validation and certification.
which value do they represent (in usd)?
*3rd party validation provides New Leaf Paper with scientific reporting to measure our climate success. Through these measurements, we create a baseline, have a comparison for future reports, streamline business goals, and create value for all Stakeholders.
Management and strategy (optional) *
Results, challenges and outlook *
New Leaf Paper Inc.'s Climate Report
New Leaf Paper Inc.'s Climate Report - 2022
Introduction *
reporting year
*2022
number of employees in the reporting year
*7
Commitment And Targets *
net zero target year
*2050
Base year
*2021
comment on your net zero targets
*We made the Net Zero commitment in 2022, and we used Normative data from 2021 as a baseline.
near-term scope 1 target
*-
target year
*2022
near-term scope 2 target
*-
target year
*2022
near-term scope 3 target
*-
target year
*2050
comment on your near-term targets
*Scope 2 emissions reduced from 2021 (1.76 tons CO2e) to 2022 (0 tons CO2e) due to switching to renewable energy through our provider. Scope 3 emissions were also reduced this past year despite double employee growth. We on on track to make target year commitments.
Own emissions *
scope 1 emissions
scope 1 emissions (metric tons co2e)
*0.0
own facilities
*N/A
own vehicles
*N/A
own processes
*N/A
scope 2 emissions
scope 2 emissions (metric tons co2e)
*3.943
total energy consumption (kwh)
*3943
renewable energy
*100
purchased electricity
*3.943
metric tons CO2eRenewable electricity (%)
100
purchased steam
*N/A
Renewable electricity (%)
-
purchased heating
*N/A
Renewable electricity (%)
-
purchased cooling
*N/A
Renewable electricity (%)
-
Comment on your energy consumption
*All electricity purchased is renewable and purchased through Energy for Tomorrow. Heating and Cooling is included in our rent. And there is no steam consumption.
Value chain emissions (optional) *
scope 3 emissions
scope 3 emissions (metric tons co2e)
*5020
supply chain related - upstream emissions
purchased goods and services
*4910
metric tons CO2ecapital goods
*.0587
metric tons CO2efuel and energy related activities
*N/A
transportation and distribution (upstream)
*104
metric tons CO2ewaste in operations
*N/A
business travel
*8.83
metric tons CO2eemployee commuting
*N/A
leased assets (upstream)
*N/A
customer related - downstream emissions
transportation and distribution (downstream)
*N/A
processing of sold products
*N/A
use of sold products
*N/A
end-of-life treatment of products
*N/A
leased assets (downstream)
*N/A
franchises
*N/A
investments
*N/A
List any sources of emissions excluded:
*All emissions reported are within Supply Chain SOW.
describe the calculation methodology and comment on accuracy:
*Normative provided guidelines on data needed for reporting.
Actions and plans to reduce emissions *
Scope 1 Actions
own facilities
No
We are not a manufacturer and don't have direct emissions from vehicles, combustion, processes, or leakages. We are continuously in discussions with all Stakeholders about reducing our footprints.
own vehicles
No
There are no company vehicles.
own processes
N/A
-
scope 2 actions
purchased electricity
Yes
Yes, we exclusively purchase renewable energy for our office.
purchased steam
N/A
-
purchased heating
N/A
We lease office space and this is included in our rent.
purchased cooling
N/A
We lease office space and this is included in our rent.
scope 3 actions
supply chain related (upstream)
purchased good and services
*Yes
We purchase paper products exclusively made with high post-consumer recycled fiber. We use refillable ink in our printers and bottle filler services instead of single-use plastic water bottles.
capital goods
*Yes
New Leaf Paper designs and develops paper products for the Commercial Printing and Publication markets. All of our products contain high recycled paper content.
fuel and energy related activities
*N/A
We will continue to purchase renewable energy for our office.
transportation and distribution (upstream)
*Yes
New Leaf Paper achieved our SmartWay certification in 2021 and continues to track through their platform.
waste in operation
*Yes
There is nominal waste in our offices and all material that can be recycled is and we reuse all food service products.
business travel
*Yes
Travel is only upon necessity. To communicate our intent and provide Executive level support we created a Travel Policy that all employees have committed to following.
employee commuting
*Yes
Most of our employees work remotely and (2) employees commute to our office.
upstream leased assets
*Yes
Our Landlord understands our passion for sustainability. That was communicated during initial conversations about natural lighting and reusing furniture in our office.
customer related (downstream)
transportation and distribution (downstream)
*Yes
We track our freight and report directly to SmartWay as part of our certification.
processing of sold products
*N/A
-
use of sold products
*N/A
-
end-of-life treatment of products
*Yes
On our website, we have a page dedicated to Retail Page- describing the attributes of our packaging, promoting biodegradable shrink film, packing, and shipping considerations. https://newleafpaper.com/retail-packaging
leased assets (downstream)
*N/A
-
franchises
*N/A
-
investments
*N/A
-
i have asked my suppliers to halve emissions before 2030 and join the un-backed race to zero campaign
*No
i have communicated my commitment and actions to my business customers and asked them to join the un race to zero
*Yes
percentage (%) of business customers asked
*100
Percentage (%) of business customers committed
*0.0
Climate Solutions (optional) *
What percentage of your total revenue comes from sales of climate solutions?
*100
Provide descriptions/names of your climate solutions:
*New Leaf Paper design and develops commercial, printing and retail paper. We are a sustainable paper distributor and are rooted in decisions based on Climate Change. We have partnered with Environmental Paper Network (EPN) and provide our customers with a tangible report comparing high post-consumer waste paper usage vs virgin based on their paper procurement with New Leaf Paper.
Methodology used to assess these as climate solutions:
*In addition to selling high recycled content paper products for commercial printing, the publication market, and Retail, New Leaf Paper engages in: - Partnering with One Tree Planted- financial and volunteer efforts - Company-wide KPI commitments and reduction strategies - Actively communicates with Stakeholders and provides footprint reduction support - Promotes Sustainable behavior and Education by creating environmentally friendly - Trade show booth with literature on booth elements, - Active participation through higher education with research students - Community advocate through volunteer efforts and leadership positions - Offsetting, when reductions can't be eliminated, to bring emissions that are out of our control to zero emissions
How much of your research and development budget is allocated to climate solutions?
*100
are you investing in climate and/or nature outside your value chain?
*Yes
provide details of the project/s you invest in:
*Yearly, we donated a significant amount of our profits to like-minded nonprofits, continuing the B-corp’s commitment to its sustainability mission over the past year. In 2022, we donated more than $75,000 to 24 nonprofits to extend our impact. Additionally, our employees participated in 206 hours of volunteer work, supporting our local communities.
how are they quality secured?
*Through 3rd party validation and certification.
which value do they represent (in usd)?
*3rd party validation provides New Leaf Paper with scientific reporting to measure our climate success. Through these measurements, we create a baseline, have a comparison for future reports, streamline business goals, and create value for all Stakeholders.
Management and strategy (optional) *
Results, challenges and outlook *
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