REI

REI Co-Op Brand uses a mix of low impact fibers, such as organic cotton and recycled polyester, and high impact fibers, like conventional cotton and virgin polyester, in its garments. Commons could not find evidence of plans to further reduce its use of high impact fibers

Commons could not find information on this brand's energy use. REI sources and manufactures its materials globally, which is standard practice in the fashion industry.

Its eco-friendly packaging materials include fsc certified material, other (add detail).

REI has a repair program and a gear rental program. The brand does not offer a warranty, but offers a 1 year return window for members. It gives detailed and environmentally conscious care instructions for its garments.

REI has a take back program that accepts any brand's clothes or shoes for resale.

REI offers a core evergreen collection.

Commons is currently evaluating its marketing emails.

REI has a sustainability page last updated in 2024 with information about materials, packaging, labor practices, production waste, energy use, emissions reduction, emissions measurement, current initiatives and progress, and circularity. REI also has a detailed annual report, with a clear, impact driven strategy and progress reporting. Its latest annual report is from 2023.

REI is Climate Neutral certified by the Change Climate Project. It measures and publicly reports its company-level greenhouse gas emissions.

REI has medium to long-term reduction goals and has shared progress on these in the last year. It appears to be on track for some goals, but not for others. REI offsets emissions for all of its operational emissions (Scope 1-3, excluding customer use and external brands).

REI does not publish information about its supply chain partners. It has a supplier code of conduct, which includes provisions audits of partners, allowing collective bargaining.