Under Armour

Commons couldn't find information on the overall proportion of materials this brand uses. We assume larger brands are still dependent on high emissions materials. Under Armour appears to heavily rely on high emissions and/or synthetic materials while also using some lower emissions materials. It has plans to reduce its reliance on high emissions materials, which includes using only recycled polyester by 2030. It has reported on progress towards these goals in its last sustainability report, but it appears to be off track. Under Armour doesn't report having any product or company-level certifications.

Under Armour shares information on its energy strategy. It has started to incorporate some renewable energy to power its owned and operated facilities. It's unclear what scope of its production this applies to. Under Armour has targets for expanding its use of renewable energy, but it is off track. Under Armour sources and manufactures its materials globally, which is standard practice in the textile industry.

Under Armour doesn't clearly identify its packaging materials or its overall packaging mix. We assume it is still reliant on virgin plastic packaging. It is working to reduce its use of single-use plastics, but it reports being off track for its target.

Under Armour doesn't offer repair services or support. Under Armour offers a warranty. The length and the warranty claims depend on the type of product. It gives basic care instructions that can help extend product lifespan.

Under Armour doesn't offer a take back program to help keep its products out of landfill.

Under Armour offers some products across multiple seasons but also releases new items frequently throughout the year.

Commons is still evaluating this brand's marketing emails.

Under Armour has a prominent sustainability page on its corporate site, with high-level details on its climate strategy. It publishes a detailed annual report with a clear, impact-driven strategy and progress reporting. Its last annual report was published for 2023.

Under Armour internally measures and publicly reports its emissions in partnership with a third party. It includes a breakdown by scope and identifies its top driver of emissions. The last reporting period was FY2023. In its most recent update, its estimated emissions footprint was 1,662,514 tons CO2e.

Under Armour has SBTi-approved emissions reduction targets for the medium-term (1-5 years). Its net zero commitment was removed by SBTi. It hasn't clearly reported on its GHG progress from baseline within the past year, and its renewable electricity target is far off track. Commons couldn't find evidence that this brand offsets any emissions.

Under Armour publishes information about its supply chain partners, disclosing their names and locations across Tier 1 (final production manufacturing). It traces some of its supply chain, and publicly shares a supplier code of conduct, which prohibits forced labor, prohibits child labor, ensures the right to collective bargaining. Its code of conduct doesn't disallow unauthorized subcontracting, establish grievance mechanisms, include environmental clauses, or ensure a living wage. Under Armour has a stated policy of regularly auditing its supply chain partners, which can mitigate human and environmental risks. It is affiliated with the Fair Labor Association.