Climate Change Data

Room & Board LLC

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:11,404 mtCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:3,078 mtCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:3,088 mtCO2e (location-based), 820 mtCO2e (market-based)
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:71%
Total Energy Consumption:67,786,888 MJ
Water Consumption:14.8 ML
Waste Generated:5,439 mtu
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Better Products
  • Better for People
  • Better for the Planet

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved 95% sustainably sourced wood with a goal of 100% by 2025.
  • Diverted 83% of operational waste from landfills, exceeding the 75% goal by 2025.
  • Achieved 71% renewable electricity in operations, up from 70% in 2022.
  • Reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 22% compared to the 2019 baseline.

Social Achievements

  • Became a Certified B Corporation™.
  • Continued to have more than 90% of products made by American artisans.
  • Introduced sustainable materials and packaging guidelines for all vendors.
  • Debuted a mental health wellness platform for staff members.
  • Donated 2% of total profits to more than 65 nonprofits.

Governance Achievements

  • Updated governing documents to consider all stakeholders in decisions.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • 50% reduction of scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 2030
  • 100% renewable electricity in operations by 2030
  • 90% operational waste diversion by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • 100% sustainably sourced wood by 2025
  • Divert annually the equivalent of 1,000 trees from the waste stream by 2025
  • 100% recyclable packaging by 2025

Environmental Challenges

  • Reaching 100% sustainably sourced wood.
  • Reaching 100% renewable electricity.
  • Reaching 90% operational waste diversion.
  • Mitigating risks related to leather sourcing (deforestation, animal welfare, human rights).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Working with vendor partners on sustainable materials and practices.
  • Exploring additional sites for renewable electricity and heat pumps.
  • Expanding diversion tools and partners.
  • Working with vendor partners on responsible leather production.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Sustainable materials guidelines, working with vendors to meet or exceed minimum guidelines.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: B Corp™

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Products made with reclaimed wood (Urban Wood Project), recycled textiles, Cradle to Cradle GOLD™ Certified leather.

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed