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ENERGY
Reduction Goal:
In an effort to reduce our environmental impact,
The North Face® has set a formal greenhouse gas reduction goal of 25% (per unit shipped) by 2013.
Greenhouse Gas Reporting:
Since 2007, The North Face has voluntarily reported its greenhouse gas emissions to the EPA Climate Leaders Program and as of 2009, the Carbon Disclosure Project.
Solar Energy:
In 2008, The North Face installed a one-megawatt solar panel array at our Visalia, CA distribution center. The panels provide 25% of our energy needs for the facility and saves the equivalent of over 950 metric tons of carbon dioxide every year.
Wind Energy:
The North Face offsets 100% of its North American operations energy use by investing in Green-e Climate certified renewable wind energy credits through the Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF), a national nonprofit organization that was instrumental in developing the carbon offset market.
Employee Travel/Transportation:
To reduce the greenhouse gas emissions generated by employee transportation, The North Face has developed programs to encourage public transportation, carpooling and video conferencing. We offset the remaining unavoidable emissions we generate through our daily commute, air travel, car rentals and hotel stays through our partnership with the Conservation Fund Go Zero tree planting and habitat restoration program.
CERES BICEP:
The North Face is a member of Ceres Business for Innovative Climate and Energy Policy (BICEP), an organization that works with key allies in the business community and relevant members of Congress to influence lasting and impactful energy and climate change legislation.
