Arc'teryx

Commons could not find information on the overall proportion of materials this brand uses. We found evidence the brand uses a mix of low impact fibers, including 100% recycled poly and nylon, as well as high impact fibers, including virgin nylon, poly, and elastane. Arc'teryx has targets to reduce its reliance on high impact fibers, including switching to 100% low-impact, traceable materials by 2030. It has reported progress against this goal in the past year.

Arc'teryx provides general information about its renewable energy use in production and material sourcing, but no specific details about source. It has a goal for 50% of all production to be powered by renewable energy by 2030, and it has reported progress against this goal. The brand is also working to increase the number of its suppliers that engage in energy efficiency efforts. Arc’teryx sources and manufactures its materials globally, which is standard practice in the fashion industry.

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

Arc’teryx has a repair program, offers a lifetime warranty, and gives detailed and environmentally conscious care instructions for its garments.

Arc’teryx has a take back program that accepts its own brand's items for resale. It reports on the impact of this program.

Arc’teryx offers a core evergreen collection and limits new additions and releases.

Commons is still analyzing the marketing emails for this brand.

Arc'teryx has a dedicated sustainability webpage that includes information on materials, emissions reduction, circularity, supply chain partners, and labor practices. It is not prominently displayed on the brand's website and has a greater emphasis on goals than progress. Arc'teryx also has an annual report with a clear, impact-driven strategy and more progress reporting.

Arc'teryx internally measures and publicly reports its company-levle emissions, including a breakdown by scope. Its 2023 estimated emissions footprint was 159,541 tCO2e.

Arc'teryx has SBTi-approved emissions reduction targets for the medium and long term. These are new targets as of 2022. It has reported progress within the last year and is not on track to meet these targets. Commons could not find verification that it offsets any emissions.

Arc’teryx publishes the names and locations of its production facilities and some of its materials supply chain partners. It does not report on traceability of its supply chain. It has a supplier code of conduct, which includes provisions allowing collective bargaining, prohibiting forced labor, and disallowing unapproved subcontracting. While the brand has a statement on living wages, it's supplier code of conduct only requires a minimum wage or appropriate prevailing wage.