How Conscious Spending Can Combat the Climate Crisis: Cogo’s Carbon Footprint Management

Cogo | Jul 5, 2023

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Cogo aims to inspire individuals, businesses, and financial institutions to reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to a sustainable and fairer world.

They achieve this by helping everyone understand how their spending affects the climate crisis and driving change on a global scale through partnerships with financial institutions.

• Cogo started as 'Conscious Consumers' in 2011, indicating a decade-long commitment to sustainability and positive impact.
• Cogo's carbon footprint for 2021-2022 was 18.35t CO2e, including scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
• They are a Toitū Net Carbon Zero certified organization, demonstrating its commitment to carbon neutrality.
• Cogo has set a target to reduce its total reported absolute Scope 1 + 2 + 3 emissions by 30% by 2030, aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative’s SME Target Setting guidance.
• They have been a Certified B Corporation since 2019, and is a Living Wage certified employer in both the United Kingdom and New Zealand, showing its commitment to social responsibility and fair wages.

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