Establishing the Baseline

Using internationally recognized methods, such as the World Resources Institute protocol, REI undertook our first complete GHG inventory in 2006. We determined our GHG emissions could be broken down into three main categories—energy, transportation and "other sources"—for which we've either completed a baseline or estimated our CO2 output. With this knowledge, we set priorities and began working toward long-term reductions. Click on the sections of the pie chart for details of how we computed emissions in each category and our actions so far.

In the areas where we estimated our emissions, we plan to complete detailed studies in 2007. We will also periodically revaluate whether to include certain emissions classes based on the evolution of the industry.

Click on each category for more detail.