- High carbon intensity of stainless steel compared to other materials.
- Washing the cup after each use is the key hotspot in terms of environmental impact.
KeepCup
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020 reporting, KeepCup disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.6 kg CO2 eq (cradle to gate). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
1.6 kg CO2 eq (cradle to gate)
2020
Water Usage
0.10 m3 (cradle to gate)
2020
Energy Use
24.3 MJ (cradle to gate)
2020
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Using a Thermal KeepCup has a lower footprint than using a single-use paper cup after 8 uses and than using a compostable cup after 4 uses.
- After one year of light usage (once every weekday), using a Thermal KeepCup has a 77-87% lower footprint than using disposable cups.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental