Find out how Rab & Lowe Alpine have taken steps to reduce and compensate their emissions for the fifth year in a row and are building an ambitious climate journey to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
Equip Outdoor Technologies UK Ltd., the international brand behind Rab and Lowe Alpine, designs high performance technical clothing and equipment for outdoor enthusiasts, allowing them to experience the extremities of our natural environment. Both its employees and customers are acutely aware of the impacts of climate change, which they witness firsthand. It is important to Rab & Lowe Alpine that their products allow customers to experience the outdoors without adversely affecting the environment, as well as being at the forefront of increased consumer demand for more sustainable products.
The aim: to be Net Zero by 2050, fund climate action to compensate for residual emissions and reach ambitious carbon reduction targets drawn from Science Based Target methodology (SBTi).
South Pole's team in the UK & Ireland has consulted with Equip Outdoor Technologies on its climate journey since 2020. After rigorous measurement of the brand's Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, following an ambitious emission reduction plan and investing in a portfolio of carbon credits to compensate residual and unavoidable emissions, the company has continued its pioneering position as a climate leader.
These continuous improvements and deep decarbonisation reductions are key milestones on the journey to achieving net zero. South Pole has rigorous requirements for GHG accounting and reduction plans and you can read more about achieving net zero emissions here.
Using the data and advice that South Pole provided, Equip developed emission reduction plans in line with a 1.5 degree pathway. This will help the company credibly reach its target of net zero emissions.
Check out the certificate awarded to Equip Outdoor Technologies here.
Reducing global emissions, enhancing livelihoods and protecting the planet.
Rab and Lowe Alpine committed to reducing their absolute scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46% from a 2019 base year and to measure and reduce their scope 3 emissions.
In addition, as part of a long term target, Rab and Lowe Alpine commits to reaching Net Zero by 2050. As part of this, they commit to reduce scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2019 base year. You can find out more about Rab & Lowe Alpine's sustainability strategy on their website here.
For the year 2023, they compensated for 13,302 tonnes CO2e and they contributed to 6 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
"We're proud of the steps we have already taken to reduce our impact, but realise that we, like everyone, must do more. By committing to Net Zero by 2050, we've adjusted our journey, enabling us to develop an improved roadmap for a more climate-conscious future. We continue to fund externally verified climate projects through South Pole as we still believe in accounting for the GHG we produce today as we advance our reduction pathway"
Debbie Read, Head of Corporate Communication and CSR Manager, Equip Outdoor Technologies Rab & Lowe Alpine
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