- Reducing Scope 3 emissions (emissions from sources not owned or controlled by Warby Parker).
- Further reducing environmental impact of products and packaging.
- Maintaining equitable compensation across roles.
Warby Parker Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Warby Parker Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 57.9K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 961 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 2.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 54.2K tCO2e/year. 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
57.9K tCO2e/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 961 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 2.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 54.2K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 57.9K tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 49.2K tCO2e |
| 2021 | 46.8K tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Carbon-neutral across operations since founding.
- Recycled 8,419 pounds of obsolete and damaged inventory in 2023.
- Sent 4,789 pounds of Warby Blue biodegradable trays to be composted.
- Saved 27,000 pounds of single-use plastic from landfill through demo lens recycling.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Access to eye careClimate changeInclusion, equity, and diversitySustainable designProduct safety and qualityEthics and integrityEmployee wellnessPeople managementResponsible governance