Birkenstock

Commons couldn't find information on the overall proportion of materials this brand uses. It uses a mix of high emissions materials, including leather, EVA, and wool felt, as well as some lower impact materials such as jute, cork, and linen. It doesn't have any stated plans to improve its materials.

Birkenstock utilizes solar power in an undefined portion of its production. Birkenstock sources and manufactures its materials globally, which is standard practice in the fashion industry.

Commons couldn't find information on this brand's packaging materials. We assume larger brands still have the standard practice of plastic packaging and excess waste.

Birkenstock has a repair program, but doesn't offer a warranty. It gives care instructions and sells care materials to extend product lifespan.

Commons couldn't find information on any take back programs.

Birkenstock offers a core evergreen collection with additional releases throughout the year.

Commons is still analyzing this brand's marketing materials.

Birkenstock has a sustainability page with high-level information about materials and labor practices, but makes it hard to find on its website. Its sustainability information is not centralized or easily accessible - larger brands have a greater responsibility to make this information clearly available due to their outsized impact. It's unclear how often this page or information is kept up to date.

Commons couldn't find information for emissions tracking.We require large brands with the biggest emissions impact to track and report their data publicly.

Commons couldn't find verification that Birkenstock offsets any emissions or has emissions reduction targets. Larger brands have an outsized impact and responsibility to reduce their emissions.

Birkenstock doesn't publish information about its supply chain partners. It has a supplier code of conduct, which includes provisions banning forced labor, and allowing collective bargaining.