2019 Sustainability Report
A Message from Our Co-Founders
We are proud to have taken meaningful steps toward achieving our 2020 Sustainability Goals, including going Zero Waste at our headquarters and introducing new products as part of our Ethical Assortment Collection.
We understand that sustainability is about the journey, not the destination. While we are not perfect, we continually strive to improve our social and environmental performance and believe it is our responsibility to mitigate our impacts as a company.
We are thrilled to share our 2019 Sustainability Report and feel it demonstrates our commitment to conservation, our dedication to limiting our contribution to climate change, and our passion for protecting the wild places and fish we love so dearly.
Cheers,
Corinne & Garrison Doctor
Who We Are
MISSION: RepYourWater is dedicated to providing uniquely designed, top-quality gear for anglers and hunters while increasing support of local conservation and inspiring exploration.
CONSERVATION: We donate at least 3% of every sale to conservation. Through partnerships with environmental nonprofits, we help ensure that the natural world and the activities it provides for sportsmen and women remain available for years to come.
Founded in Erie, Colorado, RepYourWater was built on the belief that businesses can give back meaningfully while continuing to grow. As we evolve, we are focused on improving the social and environmental performance of our operations, supply chain, and products.
Our Why
Restoring habitats is one of the most effective ways to protect the wild fish and places we love. Climate change and plastic pollution pose significant threats to fisheries, which is why we are actively working to reduce our carbon footprint and transition toward carbon neutrality.
We have introduced products made from recycled plastic bottles, eliminated virgin plastic where possible, and continue to reduce waste throughout our operations. We believe that the more hunters and anglers there are, the more stewards there will be — and we take seriously our responsibility to protect what we love.
2019 Social & Environmental Impact
- 41.5 volunteer hours donated to Colorado Trout Unlimited
- $55,800 donated to nonprofit conservation partners
- 97% of waste from headquarters diverted from landfill
- 100% renewable electricity purchased using zero-emission RECs
Social Impact
RepYourWater measures success not by how much we make, but by how much we give back. We measure our social impact through conservation donations and employee volunteer hours.
- $55,800 donated to 17 nonprofit conservation partners
- 41.5 volunteer hours donated to Colorado Trout Unlimited
RepYourWater donates 3% of sales to conservation partners including Trout Unlimited chapters across the U.S. and Canada, Backcountry Hunters and Anglers chapters, the Wild Steelhead Coalition, National Fish Habitat Partnership, Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, and many others.
Environmental Impact
Waste
- 5,011.8 lbs recycled
- 112.3 lbs composted
- 143.8 lbs sent to landfill
- 97% of waste diverted from landfill
Energy
- 2016: 7.49 mtCO₂e (baseline)
- 2017: 3.87 mtCO₂e
- 2018: 0.00 mtCO₂e
- 2019: 0.00 mtCO₂e
By purchasing renewable energy credits, RepYourWater eliminated greenhouse gas emissions from purchased electricity at our headquarters in both 2018 and 2019.
Where We Are Headed: Carbon Neutral
RepYourWater is committed to leading by example by conserving energy, supporting renewable energy development, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. We are working toward carbon neutrality across Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2030.
While we know there is always room for improvement, we are proud of the progress we have made and look forward to continuing our sustainability journey.