Blundstone

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. Blundstone uses both lower emissions materials such as 95% LWG leather, as well as high emissions materials such as elastic and TPU. Blundstone doesn't use any rubber in its shoes. It has general plans to reduce its reliance on high emissions materials, but Commons wasn't able to find recent reported progress on this goal within the last year. We expect large brands to report at least annually on any stated goals.

Blundstone shares information on its energy strategy. It has started to incorporate renewable energy to power its production sites, and it has energy efficiency measures at some of these locations. Blundstone doesn't share targets for expanding its use of renewable energy. It doesn't report using any renewable energy or energy efficiency measures in its offices or stores. Blundstone sources and manufactures its materials globally, which is standard practice in the textile industry.

Blundstone has made efforts to minimize the amount of material used in its packaging, including by reusing tertiary shipping materials. It uses eco-friendly materials in its product containers, including ones that are 100% recycled and recyclable. It doesn't clearly report on plastic use in its packaging, but notes that it's working to reduce plastic.

Blundstone doesn't offer repair services or support. Blundstone offers a 6-month warranty for manufacturer defects. It gives detailed and environmentally conscious care instructions for its products.

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

Blundstone offers some products across multiple seasons but also releases new items occasionally each year. It limits overproduction and waste via reusing waste/deadstock. It reports on how successful it is at diverting this waste from landfills.

Commons is still evaluating this brand's marketing emails.

Blundstone has a prominent sustainability page with high-level details on its climate strategy. Despite being a larger company with increased influence, Blundstone doesn't publish an annual sustainability report, which signals a lack of transparency and accountability.

Commons couldn't find information on this brand's emissions tracking. We expect large brands with the largest emissions footprint to track and report their data publicly.

Commons couldn't find emissions reduction targets for this brand. Larger brands have an outsized impact and responsibility to reduce their emissions. Commons couldn't find evidence that this brand offsets any emissions.

Blundstone publishes information about its supply chain partners, disclosing their names and locations across Tier 1 (final production manufacturing), Tier 2-3 (materials and packaging sourcing). It publicly shares a supplier code of conduct, which ensures the right to collective bargaining, prohibits forced labor, and prohibits child labor. Its code of conduct doesn't disallow unauthorized subcontracting, ensure a living wage, establish grievance mechanisms, or include clear environmental clauses. Blundstone has a stated policy of regularly auditing its supply chain partners, which can mitigate human and environmental risks.