Environment

Our commitment to protecting the planet

The high-tech industries signiﬁcantly contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, with an estimated 76.5 million tons of CO2 equivalent emissions in 2021.

These emissions stem from both direct sources and those related to energy consumption during manufacturing.

The industry's emissions are projected to increase further, potentially quadrupling by 2030, particularly in America and Europe.

Okapius has an Oﬃce of Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives reporting to CEO Lea Bele.

This oﬃce collaborates with teams throughout Okapius to establish strategy, engage stakeholders, and communicate progress on the company’s commitments to tackle climate change, develop environmentally friendly materials for safer products, and utilize materials as eﬃciently as possible.

This integrated strategic thinking ensures that all environmental issues are discussed at the highest level of the company.

Okapius executives consistently review each new product throughout its development, scrutinizing the origin of raw materials, the product design, the entire supply chain, packaging, and the product's energy eﬃciency.

Okapius plans to reach zero net emissions by 2030 through a multi-faceted strategy that includes significantly reducing emissions, investing in renewable energy, and carbon offsetting. The company aims to reduce its carbon footprint by 90% by 2030 and 100% by 2050, using its supply chains in the DRC and Africa.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

1. Reducing Emissions:

Innovative Product Design:

Okapius is focused on designing products with recycled and renewable materials, improving energy efficiency, and innovating in product recycling.

Supplier Commitments:

Okapius is encouraging its suppliers to switch to 100% renewable energy for Okapius production, and almost all suppliers have already committed to this.

Energy Efficiency:

Okapius is also working to reduce energy consumption at its industrial facilities and in the supply chain.

Low-Carbon Shipping:

Okapius prioritizes low-carbon shipping methods like ocean and rail transportation.

2. Investing in Renewable Energy:

100% Renewable Energy:

Okapius plans to use 100% renewable energy in all its corporate offices, data centers, and retail stores worldwide.

Supplier Clean Energy Program:

This program encourages suppliers to switch to renewable energy, with many already committing to 100% renewable energy for Okapius production by 2030.

3. Carbon Offsetting:

High-Quality Carbon Credits:

Okapius plans to use high-quality carbon credits from nature-based projects to offset emissions that cannot be avoided or reduced.

Nature-based solutions:

Okapius invests in forests and other nature-based projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo and will soon expand them to other African countries. Its aim is to remove carbon from the atmosphere.

4. Reporting and Transparency:

Okapius is committed to tracking and reporting progress toward its net-zero targets and maintaining transparency about its emissions and sustainability practices.

By implementing these strategies, Okapius aims to achieve net-zero emissions across its entire value chain, including all its products, by 2030.