3,362,826 kg CO2

reduced, removed or avoided on behalf of

Nitro AG

Climate ID:15709-2304-1001

3 orders
Collective
Collective order description Nitro Snowboards Since 2021 we finance climate projects / Seit 2021 finanzieren wir Klimaschutzprojekte
Projet climatique soutenu Multiple projects
Total kg CO2 3,362,826
La compensation intervient le 01.08.2024
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Supported offset projects

Énergie éolienne, Northern Cape, Afrique du SudMicrocrédits pour des filtres à eau + lampes solaires, National, Inde
DéfinitionContribution Financière au ClimatLa contribution climatique financière signifie qu’une organisation a calculé les émissions de son entreprise, produit, service ou autre catégorie, réduit les émissions autant que possible et financé des projets climatiques à hauteur des émissions calculées.
Limites du systèmeSources d’émissions prises en compte pour la contribution financièreLes opérations et les activités d'une entreprise génèrent des émissions de carbone. La contribution financière des entreprises au climat comprend au minimum les émissions directes générées par l'entreprise (c'est-à-dire la production de chaleur, le parc automobile et les gaz fugitifs), les émissions provenant de l'achat d'énergie comme l'électricité, ainsi que les émissions indirectes provenant de l'achat d'énergie, des voyages d'affaires et des trajets domicile-travail des employés. Les autres émissions qui ne sont pas directement contrôlées par l'entreprise, telles que celles produites lors de l'extraction et de la production des matières premières achetées par l'entreprise, des produits intermédiaires, de la logistique externe, de l'utilisation des produits et de leur traitement en fin de vie, ne sont pas obligatoires.

La fabrication, la transformation et le transport d'un produit génèrent des émissions de carbone. Ces émissions peuvent être directement liées au produit, par exemple par le biais de l'extraction des matières premières, de l'emballage, des produits préliminaires ou de l'élimination des déchets. Elles peuvent également être indirectement liées, par exemple, aux déplacements des employés. Les émissions de la phase d'utilisation sont exclues, sauf si le produit lui-même provoque des émissions de carbone, comme un moteur à combustion ou un chauffage au gaz.

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Company highlights

Nitro´s goal to continue to be and do betterSustainability is defined as the quality of not being harmful to the environment or depleting natural resources and thereby supporting long-term ecological balance. We at Nitro care about the environmental impact and social responsibility of our business and our passion for snowboarding. We focus on quality to extend a product's lifespan, we do not excessively overproduce only what is on-demand, we consider and choose the most sustainable strategy for a lower energy and carbon emission when shipping product around the globe. We source alternative and sustainable materials to substitute those based on fossil fuels and higher carbon emissions. People are what make Nitro and we believe that every person in the company, its supply chain, and distribution should be respected and treated fairly. Together with all of our partners we bring our core values to the table first and work with factories on equal rights, fair pay, and opportunities for everyone participating in the process of supplying you a valuable product. Sustainability doesn’t stop at the product level we believe it encompasses everything and for us, social responsibility is not just a point on the corporate checklist. Nitro has been sustainable for over 30 years and we will keep pushing to be a reliable partner, from supplier, employee to customer. Expect great things from us with an even greater focus on keeping the community alive. Learn more
Do you offer “sustainable” products?Yes, we do. Our main focus is not only on a single product for marketing purposes rather on the whole supply chain and every area involved.
An overview of what we currently do for each product group: SNOWBOARDS

TOPSHEET FINISHES We are using water-based inks for over 70% of our board top-sheets and over 30% of our bases. 15% of our bases use no ink. 70% of our boards have topsheets that are either uncoated or finished using a solvent-free lacquer with a Volatile Organic Compound rating of VOC:0.

RECYCLED MATERIALS Over 85% of our running bases are made using recycled raw material.

WOOD CORES FSC Certification: We are using FSC certified woods already in production. All of our wood cores are FSC certified, which was a sustainability goal we reached last season.

RESOURCES We are heating our presses with water, not with oil or electricity. Our grinding system uses a closed water circuit with integrated filtering systems. This saves energy and resources. We have started using thinner topsheets than most other Brands, saving raw materials and weight. We have installed a 700 KW solar power station on our board factory's roof, enough energy to power the factory, offices, and apartments of our factory staff. This solar power project was a goal we set 2 years ago and we are proud to say we have now reached it.

SOCIAL At our board factory, we are erecting a completely new dormitory for our workers with more privacy, a new kitchen, and other amenities. We are organizing multi-day company trips with all workers, all expenses paid.

ENVIRONMENTAL 100% of the materials used for our boards comply with REACH-requirements.

BINDINGS – MINIMAL WASTE

We use 20% recycled material in our plastic parts. All plastic parts are injection molded, a zero-waste process. We banned any plastic packaging and use only recycled cardboard to protect our products. The amount of ink used to print our binding boxes has been reduced by 95% compared to past years.

BOOTS – MINOR PHTHALATE

Our boots are mostly made of PVC free materials and the glue is benzene free.

SOFTGOODS

We believe in fair work environments for all and we try to use as many environmentally friendly procedures and alternatives as possible. We work with factories that provide safe and fair labor standards to their employees to produce our finished products. We know that producing outerwear and clothing is not the most environmentally friendly process, so we focus on making premium products that will last longer and produce responsible amounts to reduce overstock. We use our leftover fabrics by creating a “left-over collection” at the end of each production cycle to maximize the use of raw materials. We have recently relocated so that all of our raw materials are closer to the finish product factory to minimize unnecessary shipping distances and the negative impacts associated. Our mission is to continue to work with the entire supply, production, retail chain to continue to raise the bar on environmental sustainability standards.

OUTERWEAR – BEST STANDARDS

We relocated our outerwear production to Vietnam in 2019. We were looking for outstanding quality in manufacturing while respecting all environmental and social aspects for production. The factory where we produce L1 Premium Goods has passed the audit from the SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit Report), one of the biggest and most respected social audits for garment production. We are committed to paying a higher production price when production goes along with our values for corporate social responsibility and environmental awareness. We do not only want to rely on and market labels that fulfill or claim certain standards, because often those labels are also used for marketing purposes to give the consumer a better feeling while purchasing. We believe in treating our partners as a family and working together with long term goals. We as a brand believe that we can also make an impact, even if it is a little one. Therefore we have started our giveback initiative the L1FE FOUNDATION. The L1FE FOUNDATION has completed two projects so far. First, we helped a local farmer family buy land to create a source of income, and secondly, we supported a local school to buy books for their kids.

BAGS – ZERO TOXINS

All the fabrics used on our latest collection of Day- and Lifestyle packs are PFC-free and BlueSign approved.
SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT We believe that one of the core reasons Nitro has been around for 30 years is that we treat everyone in the supply chain with the respect and by bringing our core values to all of our business partners. We make sure all of our production partners are aware of our core values, which means it is important to us that our factory workers work in a safe and healthy work environment, receive fair labor compensation, and be treated with respect. It is important to us that every single person involved in producing our finished products work in a safe and fair labor environment.

ENGAGE – REDUCE CLIMATE CHANGE
Organizations We Support:PLANT FOR THE PLANET. A platform for reforestation projects around the globe.

MYCLIMATE – NEUTRAL BUSINESS FLIGHTS Myclimate is a partner for effective climate protection, globally and locally. Together with industry partners and private individuals, myclimate wants to shape the future of the world through advisory services and educational programs, as well as its projects. It does so in a market-oriented and customer-focused way as a non-profit organization. Back to the Green Island with Efficient and Solar Stoves Our de-centralized company structure doesn't force our employees to make long (car) commutes. Many colleagues walk to the office, take the bike, or work from home. Nitro has been cultivating this approach for over 30 years now.