CHEESE CLUB CARBON OFFSET PROGRAM

1. OUR COMMITMENT TO THE PLANET

”It is said that every big journey starts with a little step”.

In three years, CHEESE CLUB became the first cheese importer and distributor in Hong Kong. The nature of our activities – fresh food import and distribution – implies that we are generating a sizeable Carbon footprint.

Our Ecological Footprint is important to us. That’s why we decided to be consistent with the overall direction that individuals but also companies should take to mitigate their impact on the planet.

We have already been taking actions to be more sustainable in our activities: working with local charities to giveaway our unsold products, sort our wastes working with companies and associations, give a second life to our boxes and ice packs whenever possible. 

Since October 2021, we offset the CO2 equivalent* emissions induced by our logistics activities; import and distribution from the suppliers to your door, the production of our packaging, the transportation of our staff, the electricity of our office and cold room are unavoidable. 

We always wanted to offset these unavoidable inbound logistics emissions but there was only so much we could do with our resources and good will at that time.

2. FINANCIAL CLIMATE CONTRIBUTION

Some time has passed and we are now proud to finally reach what we consider as a milestone. Since October 2021, CHEESE CLUB, and its sister company WHAT’sIN offset their CO2e emissions with the support of ClimatePartner, a renowned and credible organization that certifies our carbon emissions calculations, advises us on how to improve our practices as well as help us to offset our carbon emissions on a monthly basis.

We are now certified:



The scope of this certification is that we offset our CO2e emissions generated by:

  • The transport of our products purchased from our suppliers to our clients’ doorstep in Hong Kong;
  • The production and the shipping of our packaging from Mainland China to Hong Kong;
  • The transport of our staff and the electricity consumption of our office and cold rooms. 

3. MAHARASTRA IMPROVED COOKSTOVES

Maharashtra is a state of west India, home to more than 100 millions inhabitants. If it is where large cities like Mumbai are settled, the majority of this territory is rural. The area holds a rich cultural heritage. However, daily life for the 85% of households relying on traditional cookstoves is challenging. The usage of these stoves create health risks from in-door smoke inhalation, and is highly wood-consuming, participating in the deforestation of the region.

The aim of this project is to address the health risks associated with traditional cookstoves, particularly for families facing economic hardship in Maharashtra. This is achievable by distributing improved portable cookstoves made of cast iron, that require less firewood, reducing indoor air pollution and CO2 emissions. A decreasing demand for firewood helps to minimize deforestation, and has a positive impact on the biodiversity in the area. CHEESE CLUB supports this initiative since the last quarter of 2023 through purchasing of carbon credits directly invested in the Maharastra improved cookstoves project.

With its Carbon Offset program, CHEESE CLUB is committing to offset its unavoidable CO2e emissions. This is the first initiative of this kind in our industry and in Hong Kong. We also hope that other companies will follow and take initiatives to raise the  standards of import and distribution in Hong Kong. On our side, we are resolved to always challenge ourselves to do better in our business practices and, as importantly, remain transparent about these initiatives. 

** For more details about our sustainability commitments and strategy, we are available at cs@cheeseclub.hk or on whatsapp at +852 6576 4221 **  


After months of trying differents cheeses, cold cuts, wines, sweets, you are officialy a Cheese Master!

To show you our gratitude and that you are very special to us, this special VIP rank gives you an exclusive access to the Shop at the Monthly Offer’s price, for a period of one year

We may also provide you with other benefits along the way, like invitation to our private events and tastings.

Your Cheese Club Team