Case Study: Burton cuts costs and reduces scope 3 emissions with Watershed

Burton cuts $130K and reduces Scope 3 by 39% with Watershed

Burton, a consumer goods company, faced the challenge of measuring and reducing emissions from its complex global supply chain, where over 95% of its carbon footprint was in scope 3. Inconsistent supplier data and time-intensive lifecycle analyses made it nearly impossible to confidently evaluate the climate impact of product and procurement decisions. To overcome this, Burton partnered with Watershed and used its Product Footprints platform.

Using Watershed's AI-powered platform, Burton could quickly generate detailed product carbon footprints and compare materials on both carbon and cost. This solution enabled the company to identify a switch to a recycled TPU alternative. The result was an annual cost saving of over $130,000 and a validated 39% absolute reduction in scope 3 emissions since 2020.

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