Through a combination of reduction efforts and carbon offsets, Stio is officially 100% carbon neutral for 2020. Photo: Stio

With a commitment to being good stewards of the mountain life and protecting the places we play, Stio is proud to announce that we are officially Climate Neutral Certified. By partnering with Climate Neutral, we measured and offset our carbon footprint for 2020, implemented steps to reduce our impact, and have committed to continue reduction efforts and offsets for future years to come.

Climate Neutral, an independent non-profit organization creating a trusted consumer standard for corporate climate action, issues its certification as the leading consumer label designating carbon neutrality. Certification is earned by brands that have voluntarily stepped up to take responsibility for the greenhouse gas emissions generated in the production, operations, and shipping of their goods and services. For us at Stio, this means being intentional about expanding our preferred materials platform, designing low-impact shipping and packaging solutions, and using renewable energy to run our corporate offices and retail stores.

“At Stio, we’re committed to protecting the places that inspire our every day, and partnering with Climate Neutral signifies the next big milestone in our stewardship journey. Through the resources of this partnership, we can accelerate emission reductions in our business operations and supply chain, and help lead the industry towards a low carbon future. For us, it’s about owning our footprint and taking action today to do the right thing.” – Stephen Sullivan, Founder & CEO

For the impact we can’t eliminate, we are offsetting by purchasing some of the carbon credits generated by Burnt Mountain Natural Area, a 5,408-acre forested property, owned and managed by The Nature Conservancy in Vermont. This investment helps The Nature Conservancy conserve the property in perpetuity through a Forever Wild easement, protecting it from any future development. The trees will be able to grow undisturbed and the property will help connect an expansive forested corridor adjacent to the Long Trail—America’s oldest continuous and maintained recreational path.

“Stio and our other Climate Neutral Certified brands are leading the global shift to a net-zero economy by doing what all companies should be doing immediately: measuring, offsetting, and reducing their carbon emissions. Our certification helps consumers identify those brands. It’s a recognizable and trusted symbol that turns everyday purchases into meaningfully positive climate action.” – Austin Whitman, Climate Neutral CEO