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

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

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.

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

Yoko Co – Pathway A

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