Climate neutral
We set an example for climate protection and see ourselves as a manufacturer with the absolute responsibility to act: For us this means becoming CO2-neutral. In cooperation with ClimatePartner, we have developed a climate protection strategy based on determining the CO2 emissions of our company's business activities at the Cologne site and offsetting them through a climate protection project.
CLIMATE NEUTRAL
We set an example for climate protection and see ourselves as a manufacturer with the absolute responsibility to act: For us this means becoming CO2-neutral. In cooperation with ClimatePartner, we have developed a climate protection strategy based on determining the CO2 emissions of our company's business activities at the Cologne site and offsetting them through a climate protection project.
AUTUMN/WINTER 20/21
NO TIME TO WASTE
At the product level, we launched a pilot project with the development of the climate-neutral statement shirt "No Time To Waste". Based on the shirt in a material mix of 50% organic cotton and 50% recycled cotton, we have examined the possibility of extending it to other product groups and decided to offer our entire collection as completely CO2-neutral in future.
Only when greenhouse gases can no longer be avoided and reduced will they be considered for compensation. In the case of offsetting, the amount of emissions generated by an activity is first calculated, e.g. in the manufacture of a certain product or a flight. Offsetting is done by means of certificates, which are used to offset the same amount of emissions in climate protection projects. Companies or private individuals can purchase these certificates from providers such as ClimatePartner.
The climate protection projects are financed by the purchase of these certificates. The verification of the actual benefit of the project is carried out by independent quality standards.
It is not decisive for the climate where greenhouse gases are emitted or avoided. Therefore, emissions caused at one point can be offset by savings at another, more distant point.
HOW DOES THE
COMPENSATION OF CO2 EMISSIONS WORK?
Consumers and companies buy certificates to offset their emissions
Provider buy and sell certificates mostly via the Internet; also develop projects in some cases
Institutions develop climate protection projects and generate certificates by reducing or avoiding CO2
Quality standard develops methodologies for the implementation, validation and verification of the projects
The LANIUS GmbH in Cologne causes 41 t CO2 annually. The emissions correspond to a journey of 128,021 km by car or the annual CO2 binding of 3,298 beeches. In cooperation with ClimatePartner, we have analysed our individual company divisions for the emission of their emissions. The emissions determined are offset through support for the Ecomapuá project in Brazil. On 90,000 hectares, the forest is protected, commercial logging is stopped and an alternative source of income is created for the 94 families living there. The Ecomapuá project promotes the development of one of the poorest regions in northeastern Brazil and is certified according to the Verified Carbon Standard as well as the Social Carbon Standard.
Forests are among the most important CO2 reservoirs on the planet, harbour an enormous diversity of species and are the basis of life for all people. However, global forest areas have declined sharply in recent decades due to increasing settlement, agricultural use, illegal logging and raw material extraction. Forest protection projects ensure that forests are preserved in the long term and that the protection of forests is given a higher value than their deforestation. With the upcoming Spring/Summer Collection 2021, we will for the first time fully analyse and neutralise a collection in terms of its CO2 emissions. By offsetting emissions, we are giving back to our earth what we take away from it elsewhere as a producer and fashion label.
LANIUS IS CLIMATE NEUTRAL
PROJECT RAINSFOREST
Project Standard
Verified Carbon Standard (VCS)
Social Carbon (SC)
Supported project
Forest protection
in the Pará region, Brazil
Annual volume
145.000 t CO2
Verified by
RINA Services S.p.A. (RINA)
PROTECT THE RAINFOREST
OUR TIPS
Last year alone, an area of approximately 12 million hectares of rainforest was cleared. And the tendency is unfortunately increasing. The rainforest is vital for our survival because it stabilizes our climate. So what can we do to protect it? Below are listed Do's and Don'ts, which give a small overview of the means by which we can already contribute to its protection!
Palm oil: is a major cause of rainforest destruction, and one that is found virtually everywhere. It is used in cosmetics, convenience food and even in biodiesel.
Cook with fresh produce and try out natural cosmetics. Occasionally simply leave the car in the garage and go by bike or train.
Eating meat: many rainforest regions are cleared for intensive livestock farming. In addition, huge areas are deforested to grow soya as concentrated animal feed.
Technical products: precious metals mined in rainforests are often used to make technical devices.
Coffee, chocolate, tropical fruit: vast areas of rainforest are claimed for these foodstuffs.
Plastic and petrol: oil-rich areas of the rainforest are cleared due to the high demand for oil.
Aluminium: is extracted from bauxite ore. Vast expanses of forest are cleared and soil removed to reach this thin layer of rock under the earth’s surface.
Eat less meat and buy meat locally from organic farmers. Of course, anyone is welcome to try and do without meat at all.
Buy used electronic devices and mobile phones etc. and use them until they really don’t work any longer.
Buy locally and when you purchase coffee and suchlike, make sure they bear sustainability and fair trading seals.
Use less plastic! Instead of a plastic bag, opt for a fabric one instead. Save fuel by covering shorter distances on foot or go by bicycle.
Aluminium is everywhere, for instance in car and shipbuilding and in many types of packaging. Choose alternatives like lunch boxes or beeswax wraps, switch to bikes, buses or trains and use natural cosmetics without aluminium salt.
