// Pandora to halve greenhouse gas emissions across its operations
// The new climate target is based on an extensive decarbonisation plan
// Pandora also announced a commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2040
Pandora has announced that it will cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 50 per cent across its own operations and entire value chain of suppliers and business partners by 2030.
The new climate target is based on an extensive decarbonisation plan across Pandora’s business and aligns with the Paris Agreement.
The target has been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative and builds on Pandora’s earlier announced ambition to become carbon neutral in its own operations by 2025.
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Pandora also announced a commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2040 by further reducing its climate footprint and removing or offsetting any remaining emissions.
To halve its emissions by 2030, Pandora will implement a number of energy-saving measures in its operations and significantly expand its use of renewable energy.
Last year, Pandora switched to 100 per cent renewable energy at its crafting facilities, and the company is also planning to purchase green power for its more than 1300 stores and distribution centres.
Pandora will reduce emissions from raw materials, packaging, transportation and franchise stores by 42 per cent by 2030 and has already taken important steps towards the goal by choosing low-carbon materials such as recycled silver and gold and more sustainable packaging.
“The climate crisis is the most urgent issue of our time, and companies must do what they can to find the necessary solutions,” Pandora chief executive Alexander Lacik said.
“Our commitment will prepare Pandora for the low-carbon economy of the future and hopefully contribute to positive change in the jewellery industry.
“We have a clear line of sight to how we will achieve most of our emission reductions, but we also realise that we do not yet have all the answers. We will call on our suppliers and business partners to help us make this reality.”
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