On Running

Commons was unable to find a breakdown of sustainable materials specifically for this brand's shoes, but information is provided on an overall company level. On Running makes items with lower impact materials such as 100% recycled polyester, but still relies on high impact materials such as TPU and polyamide. It plans to reduce its reliance on high impact fibers with 4 different goals for 2026 and 2027. It has reported progress towards these goals within the last year, but is not on track.

On Running utilizes 100% renewable energy in its stores and offices via EACs. It has plans to expand renewable energy in its supply chain with goals for Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers. On Running sources and manufactures its materials globally, which is standard practice in the fashion industry.

It has made limited efforts to reduce virgin plastic packaging use. Its eco-friendly packaging materials include FSC-certified recycled materials.

On Running doesn't offer repair services or support, but it does have a 1 year warranty. It gives detailed and environmentally conscious care instructions for its items.

On Running has a take back program that accepts this brand's items for resale.

On Running offers a core evergreen collection with frequent additional releases. It partially limits overproduction and waste by offering a small line of subscription-model shoes designed for recycling and circularity.

Commons is still analyzing this brand's email marketing.

On Running has a sustainability page with information about materials, circularity, and labor practices, but this page is hard to find on its website and it's unclear how often it's kept up to date. Larger brands have a greater responsibility to make this information clearly available due to its outsized impact. On Running has a detailed annual report, with a clear, impact driven strategy and progress reporting. Its latest annual report is from 2023.

On Running internally measures its overall emissions and identifies its top driver of emissions, by including detailed breakdowns. It reports emissions on an organization level. In its 2023 update, its estimated total emissions were 213,760 t CO2e.

On Running has SBTi-approved emissions reduction targets for 2030. It has shared progress on these targets in the last year, but doesn't appear to be on track. Larger brands have an outsized impact and responsibility to reduce their emissions. Commons could not find evidence that this brand offsets its emissions.

On Running publishes names and locations of its Tier 1 supply chain partners. It has a supplier code of conduct, which includes provisions allowing collective bargaining and restricting subcontracting. Its code of conduct doesn't address living wages or regular partner audits.