Revelyst is a global leader in outdoor gear with over 30 brands under its umbrella. In 2024, Fresh Coast started working with Revelyst to develop a greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory of one swath of its customer brands. Revelyst was motivated by two primary factors: the company was seeing an increase in customer demands for sustainability data and the company is motivated by a genuine commitment to its environmental conservation values.
We started with one objective: to conduct a comprehensive Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions inventory for Revelyst’s Adventure Sports pillar for the 2023 fiscal year. The project encompassed a vast and complex global footprint, spanning over one hundred sites and thousands of unique products.
Overview
A common challenge for companies undertaking greenhouse gas inventories is the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. To support Revelyst in achieving their goals and maintaining momentum on this project, we made the effort to become an embedded partner. Our team built strong relationships with multiple teams across the organization, so we could develop an in-depth understanding of Revelyst’s operations and maintain continuity on this project, supporting internal staff who have many priorities and day-to-day responsibilities.
A major hurdle in any GHG inventory, and particularly for a product-based company like Revelyst, is tackling Scope 3 emissions—the indirect emissions that occur in the value chain. Recognizing that most of Revelyst’s emissions fell into this category, we ended up working closely with Revelyst’s suppliers. This process allowed us to gather crucial data, and it also ended up helping Revelyst develop better, more collaborative relationships with its own supply chain partners, a key component for long-term success.
To provide Revelyst with an understandable and actionable picture of their emissions profile, we created a custom, replicable data gathering procedure, leveraging Microsoft Power BI to both compile and clean collected data and perform complex calculations. This approach provided a granular level of analysis, allowing our team to pinpoint the primary emissions drivers. We were then able to present Revelyst with a clear picture of which owned and operated facilities, brands, and suppliers were the largest contributors, helping Revelyst to understand where to focus its resources for the most effective reductions.
As we worked on Revelyst’s Adventure Sports emission profile, it became clear that the upcoming California climate bills, specifically Senate Bill 253, would require Revelyst to report on its entire organization, not just the Adventure Sports pillar.
Because of this and thanks to the success of our initial scope of work, we’re continuing work with Revelyst to develop a full Scope 1-3 inventory for all of its brands across the other two pillars. We are also developing a high-level decarbonization roadmap for the entire organization.
What began as a response to customer requests has evolved into a comprehensive, proactive corporate sustainability strategy. In all our work, we try to provide our customers with the confidence to take bold action, not just leave a report on their shelves.
With Revelyst, it’s been inspiring to equip them with the clarity and resources to not only meet reporting requirements but to embark on a journey toward a more sustainable future.
