REI formalizes science-based climate targets; expands local and international climate leadership
SEATTLE, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op announces that the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) has approved the co-op's net-zero targets. To work toward these goals, REI is expanding the ambitions of its climate leadership, enabling the deployment of renewable energy for both its own operations and partners in the U.S. while joining international coalitions of concerned businesses working across borders and deep into supply chains to combat the climate crisis.
- REI is expanding the ambitions of its climate leadership.
- In the long-term, REI has committed to reduce absolute scopes 1,2, and 3 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2019 base year.
- REI has joined CERES, a nonprofit coalition of businesses and investors, in calling for the passage of landmark climate disclosure legislation in California .
- Full details about REI's energy consumption and generation, along with the co-op's overarching climate policy , are available in the co-op's Impact Report .