The Vanilla Bean Project Launches Low Emission Regenerative Organic Certified Vanilla Extract at Climate Week NYC

New York, NY — September 24, 2025 – The Vanilla Bean Project announced the launch of its Low-Emission Regenerative Organic Certified® (ROC) Pure Vanilla Extract and Vanilla Bean Paste at PlanetHAUS during NYC Climate Week 2025.

Vanilla Bean Project is launching a brand-new category: the first vanilla extract and paste to combine Regenerative Organic Certified® farming practices with a verified low-emission supply chain. From the cultivation of vanilla beans in Madagascar through wind-powered global transport and last-mile delivery, each step is created to minimize greenhouse gas emissions. The company’s goal is to create the most sustainable vanilla on the planet.

Low Emission ROC Pure Vanilla Extract and Vanilla Bean Paste meet the highest agricultural standards in the world for soil health, animal welfare, and farmworker fairness. Made from premium grade 100% Madagascar origin ROC vanilla beans with deep vanilla flavor and aroma. In addition to supporting sustainable farming practices. Vanilla Bean Project is committed to continuing to ship its vanilla beans via a supply chain powered by wind propulsion.

Vanilla Bean Project is now offering reduced emission last-mile delivery for these products, featuring Earthonaire Last Mile™. The calculations have been reviewed by Planet FWD. The Vanilla Bean Project’s website is now able to calculate and charge for exact mile emissions for these products to any doorstep in North America.

Earthonaire Last Mile™ is a service that ensures product deliveries are clean all the way from the warehouse to the doorstep. Certified by Planet FWD, this innovative option allows brands to offer consumers a straightforward way to “add a zero” and eliminate emissions from the final leg of delivery. By addressing one of the most carbon-intensive stages of the supply chain, Earthonaire Last Mile™ makes it easier for companies to meet sustainability goals while giving customers a greener choice at checkout.

These products will be displayed at PlanetHAUS, a day-long event at NYC Climate Week 2025 sponsored by Planet FWD that connects leading brands, innovators, and investors at the intersection of design, sustainability, and consumer impact. The goal of the PlanetHAUS event is to provide an experience of what sustainable living looks and feels like while showcasing many of the country’s leading sustainable consumer brands.

“Providing last-mile delivery is the greatest challenge in the e-commerce space,” said Andy Kubiak, Founder of The Vanilla Bean Project. “We have provided a validated solution for people who are ready for companies to act now. Customers will be able to select 10 percent emission reduction, 20 percent emission reduction, or zero emission delivery.”

The Low-Emission Regenerative Organic Certified Pure Vanilla Extract and Vanilla Bean Paste is now available for purchase on the Vanilla Bean Project’s website.

About The Vanilla Bean Project

Based in Lakeland, Minnesota, the Vanilla Bean Project is a pioneering vanilla extract manufacturer committed to producing superior quality products while actively contributing to a better and more environmentally conscious world. Vanilla Bean Project makes world-changing vanilla.

About Planet FWD

Planet FWD is a sustainability and carbon accounting platform that helps businesses, particularly in the food and consumer products sectors, measure, manage, and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to achieve net zero goals. The platform provides in-depth Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs), corporate emissions inventories (Scope 1, 2, and 3), and supply chain insights, leveraging a vast database of agricultural and material LCAs to offer strategic planning for climate action.

About Earthonaire

Earthonaire is revolutionizing global freight shipping by replacing traditional diesel-powered containerships with zero-emission, nature-powered alternatives. Using wind, electrification, and other sustainable technologies, they offer businesses a way to reduce their Scope 3 emissions across global supply chains while ensuring reliable, modern ocean transport. Clean, natural, and climate-friendly, Earthonaire lets companies ship “Clean Across the Ocean.”