The ClimatePartner certification
ClimatePartner's label certifies that unavoidable greenhouse gas emissions have been offset. For the sake of legibility, all emissions are referred to as CO2 emissions and measured in tonnes of CO2. By this, we mean CO2 equivalents, i. e. all relevant greenhouse gases.
Offsetting CO2 emissions is an important step in holistic climate action, alongside avoidance and reduction. ClimatePartner recommends companies establish and act on CO2 avoidance and reduction plans as a continuous process, and supports them in corresponding strategies. For example, by supporting in defining science based reduction targets, or switching to renewable energy.
Our ClimatePartner certifications at a glance
Our head office in Gersthofen is ClimatePartner certified
Step by step to more climate protection. Since 2020, we have been calculating the location-specific emissions of our headquarters in Gersthofen in cooperation with ClimatePartner and reducing them by implementing structural and infrastructural measures. Additionally, we finance climate protection projects to offset the remaining emissions. Since 2021, we have been a ClimatePartner-certified company.
This certification for companies includes direct emissions caused within the company (electricity and heat generation, vehicle fleet, fugitive gases) and indirect emissions caused by purchased energy, business trips, and employee travel. Other indirect emissions that occur outside the company in the production of raw materials and intermediate products, external logistics and the use and disposal of products or other processes are not covered by the certification.
You can read more about the deuter company certification at ClimatePartner.
All deuter products are ClimatePartner-certified
What started in 2020 is now a reality: From summer 2025 season, all deuter products are ClimatePartner certified. The ClimatePartner certification process encompasses five stages: First, the CO2 emissions of a product or series are calculated. Next, measures for reducing these emissions are determined. This is done through the application of recycled materials and bluesign®-certified materials, and by adopting sustainable technologies. We also maximize the lifespan of our products by making them durable. The third stage involves offsetting emissions through the support of select climate projects. The fourth stage is where progress is regularly assessed, before a product is then finally given the ClimatePartner label. In this way, we are actively minimizing the climate impact of our products and adopting responsible business practices for the sake of people and planet.
You can read more about deuter's product certification at ClimatePartner.
Specifically, there are two steps we are taking:
- Measuring our carbon emissions
We have collected our CO2 emissions data and calculated our corporate carbon footprint (CCF). That includes emissions from heating and electricity usage, employees’ daily commute to work, business travel, and even office supplies. In a pilot project, we’ve also figured out our product carbon footprint (PCF), by calculating emissions relating to the raw materials, packaging, logistics, and disposal involved in the pilot products and scaling them up to the entire collection. - Preventing and reducing carbon emissions
We strive to prevent and reduce our carbon emissions wherever possible. For example, to minimize our CCF, we offer our employees incentives to use a company bicycle or car pooling to get to work. Meanwhile, on the product side, we use recycled materials and spun-dyed fibers to avoid using PFAS.
We’ve developed a clear roadmap for implementing all of these measures. Our headquarters in Gersthofen, along with all our products—backpacks, sleeping bags, and accessories—are now ClimatePartner-certified.
Every time you choose a ClimatePartner certified product, whether from deuter or another manufacturer, you’re reducing your own carbon footprint. At the same time, you’re indirectly supporting a climate project. Does that sound good? Does it motivate you to do more to prevent climate change? If so, you too can reduce your carbon footprintl, through your travel and transportation choices and your eating habits.
