- Initial carbon footprint calculations excluded pensions and client media spend, resulting in an underestimated footprint.
- Difficulty in decoupling business growth from environmental impact.
- Limited success in engaging with major ad platforms (Microsoft, Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn) on carbon footprint measurement of ad campaigns.
Climbing Trees
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Climbing Trees disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 146.0 tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 0.0 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 0.9 tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 145.1 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
146.0 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). | 0.0 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 0.9 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 145.1 tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Funded climate impact projects including avoiding methane emissions from landfill in Brazil and protection of the Matavén forest in eastern Colombia
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Improve diversity of team to align with national average
- Improve clarity around job pay bands
📅 Medium-term
- Maximize impact in local area (Essex, UK) through environmental and community initiatives.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve a B Corp score over 95 points by 2025
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
DiversitySocietal ImpactClient ImpactSustainabilityGender EqualityDecent work and economic growthReduced inequalityClimate action