Yoko Co – Pathway A

General approach and action plan

Roadmap Developed?

Yes - formally adopted

Status of Strategy

Implementing

General Pillars of Strategy

Energy efficiency, Offsets, Renewables or low-carbon energy, Low-carbon materials, Employee engagement/training/workforce development, Waste reduction/circular

Year Adopted

2020

Terminology Tags

Description of GHG Mitigation Strategy or Plan

Reduction of footprint to the point of elimination of scope 1 and 2 emissions. Reduced as much as we could have our scope 3, and offset the remainder.

Alignment with Relevant Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Goal 1: No poverty, Goal 2: Zero hunger, Goal 3: Good health and well-being, Goal 4: Quality education, Goal 5: Gender equality, Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation, Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy, Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth, Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities, Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production, Goal 13: Climate action, Goal 15: Life on land, Goal 17: Partnerships to achieve the goal

Does your strategy recognize social impacts (positive/negative)?

Yes

Description

Yes, with a focus on cobenefits as aligned with UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

Does your organization have an environmental justice/equity goal in your strategy?

N/A

Does your organization assess the impact (positive/negative) of projects related to your strategy on vulnerable communities?

Yes

Most Successful Strategies

Energy/fuel management, Logistics improvements, Operational adjustments, Value chain engagement, Customer education, Internal removals, Nature-based solutions

Most Successful Strategies Description

In terms of reduction, as a mostly tech driven organization, logistical improvements and operational adjustments by way of shifting to a carbon neutral and renewably powered digital infrastructure was instrumental and proved to be highly impactful.

Most Challenging Strategies

Market mechanisms, Customer education

Carbon Offsets Included?

Yes

Approach to Offsets

Offsets are used as a last resort to offset unavoidable emissions. They are selected based on stringent portfolio requirements with guidance from GWU’s EEMI.

Yoko Co – Pathway A

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