our footprint

Elements has been calculating its carbon footprint (CO2e) since 2019. This project was initiated together with our sustainability coordinator, Nelson, and CO2logic, an independent environmental consultancy. Calculating your emissions is necessary for drawing up an emission reduction plan.

This is how it works: Emissions are calculated based on data provided by a company, such as the amount of kWh used for electricity, liters of gasoline, incoming goods, outgoing packages and emission factors drawn up by specialized institutes such as the English DEFRA or the French ADEME. The emissions of all greenhouse gases are converted into CO2 equivalents, i.e. CO2e.

Emissions are divided into 3 categories depending on where they occur in the supply chain.

Bron: Greenhouse Gas Protocol 

Elements measures the following activities:

The idea behind this division is that when every organization in the world reduces its scope 1 2 emissions, global reductions are achieved.

The reality is that not everyone is doing this at the moment, which is why we also measure and reduce scope 3 emissions.

Our current scope 3 reflects the activities where we have direct access to the data ourselves (our own data, directly from the carrier, waste processor).

Inbound transport of our other brands, production and usage of all products we sell are not currently measured. We hope to be able to add these in the future in a reliable and time-efficient way.

With our Brand Responsibility screening, in which we consider the impact of a potential new brand, we are already trying to move in the right direction in these categories, although this is currently not quantifiable.

Today we calculate our footprint using Carbon Alt Delete.

Our emissions can be found in our annual impact report.



reduction 2019-2021

Since 2019, we have a reduction plan that mainly focuses on scope 3, our largest emission category (79% over the years):

• Aim to transport 90% of incoming goods (in tonnes) by boat or train
• Business travel within Europe without flying, limit travel outside Europe.
• Reuse cardboard boxes and other materials, and monitor waste
• Mobility plan to promote cycling and public transport use

Successfully, as we see a reduction of 51% in 2021 compared to 2019, mainly thanks to our focus on ocean transport (scope 3).

We aim to reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46% by 2030 compared to 2019.

Our target has been validated by the Science-Based Target initiative (SBTi), which means that it is in line with what science says is needed to limit global warming to 1.5°C. We will continue to reduce Scope 3 emissions with our own targets as stated above.



Here and via our blog we will take you through the highs and lows in the pursuit of this goal.

To achieve our SBT we aim for an annual reduction of at least 4.2%. This graph shows our current progress and estimate for the future (12/2022).

*Read more about how our SBT came about and why it replaces our CO2 neutrality on our blog.

We are happy to support you in finding your own way in responsible entrepreneurship. Do not hesitate to contact us with your questions!