Synergy Climate Action Partner: Graphic Office
Graphic Office is committed to driving meaningful climate action through transparency, measurable outcomes, and sector leadership. As a Synergy Climate Action Partner, they are actively working through the five-phase framework to reduce emissions and lead by example.
Climate Action Progress
Commit
- Publicly committed to meaningful climate action
- Commitment Policy signed by Steve Nagy, President
Measure
- Completed and publicly disclosed annual GHG inventory
This Year (2024) (tCO2e)
Previous Year (tCO2e)
Scope 1
88.9
147
Scope 2
2.49
1.47
Scope 3
161
167
Total Emissions
252
315
Scope 1
This Year (2024) (tCO2e): 88.9
Previous Year (tCO2e): 147
Scope 2
This Year (2024) (tCO2e): 2.49
Previous Year (tCO2e): 1.47
Scope 3
This Year (2024) (tCO2e): 161
Previous Year (tCO2e): 167
Total Emissions
This Year (2024) (tCO2e): 252
Previous Year (tCO2e): 315
- Scope 3 Categories: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9
- In FY 2024, Graphic Office’s scope was expanded to include further categories, which include purchased goods & services, capital goods, fuel & energy activities, and downstream shipping. Scope 3 categories 1, 2, and 3 have been retroactively calculated and included in each previous inventory to enable year-over-year comparisons. Inclusive of retroactive calculations, the footprint has decreased by 20%, compared to the 2019 baseline.
- Note: All Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions measurements are aligned with the GHG Protocol and ISO 14064-1 best practices.
Plan
- Key focuses for decarbonization efforts include energy efficiency and fleet electrification, as well as renewable energy (solar adoption).
- Graphic Office has committed to an emissions reduction target of 30% by 2030 based on 2019 levels.
Implement
- Graphic office has implemented the following carbon reduction initiatives:
- Purchased heat pumps to transition off renewable natural gas. Heating and cooling is now handled by the latest generation of energy-efficient heat pumps.
- Purchased one electric vehicle in 2024 and previously purchased three hybrid and two fully electric vehicles
- Recycles all cardboards, waste woods, pallets, and metals
- Takes ownership of end-user waste by removing it from customer sites to be disposed of properly at the Graphic Office location
- Implemented no no-idle policy for company vehicles
- Provide EV chargers on-site
- All trucks are fuelled at the office, reducing travel time to and from fuelling locations.
- Better utilization of vertical space increased storage capacity while reducing overall footprint from 35,000 square feet to 32,000 square feet.
- Insulation and energy usage follow the latest ASHRAE standards.
- Lighting in the office and showroom area is 100% LED lamping.
- Lighting in the warehouse is motion-controlled so low-usage areas are often off, which translates to 40% of the space
- Carbon Offsets Purchased: Graphic Office has invested in the following project that supports the conservation of old-growth forests.
- The Great Bear Forest Carbon Project
- Location: British Columbia, Canada
- Project type: Reduction and avoidance
- Verification Standard: BC Forest Carbon Offset Protocol (FCOP)
- This project protects millions of hectares of old-growth rainforest, reduces carbon emissions, and supports Indigenous-led stewardship. Proceeds from carbon credits fund conservation and community development in local First Nations.
- Great Bear Rainforest Project: 252 tonnes in 2024
Lead & Influence
- In Progress
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