Steve Madden

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. Steve Madden uses both lower emissions materials such as recycled synthetic materials, as well as high emissions materials including synthetic fiber, synthetic rubber, synthetic leather, and thermoplastics. It uses materials that have certifications from GRS. Steve Madden uses some responsibly sourced rubber, including recycled rubber, and some responsibly sourced leather, including LWG-certified leather. It's parent compay, Steve Madden Ltd., has plans to reduce its reliance on high emissions materials by replacing conventional materials with recycled, bio-based, and solvent-free components, but it hasn't clearly reported on its progress.

Steve Madden's parent company shares general information on its energy strategy, but it doesn't report on current renewables use, and doesn't share targets for expanding its use of renewable energy. Steve Madden sources and manufactures its materials globally, which is standard practice in the textile industry.

Steve Madden has made efforts to reduce virgin plastic in its packaging, but it's unclear if it still relies on petro-based plastics. It uses eco-friendly paper products in its packaging, including ones that are recycled, recyclable. It has made some efforts to minimize the amount of material used in its packaging.

Steve Madden doesn't offer repair services or support. Steve Madden doesn't offer a warranty. It gives basic care instructions that can help extend product lifespan.

Steve Madden has a take back program called Re-booted. This program accepts the brand's own clothes, shoes for resale. Steve Madden doesn't clearly report on the efficacy of this program.

Steve Madden offers some products across multiple seasons but also releases new items frequently throughout the year.

Commons is still evaluating this brand's marketing emails.

Steve Madden has a sustainability page with comprehensive details on its climate strategy, but it's hard to find on its consumer-facing site. Its parent company publishes a detailed annual report with a clear, impact-driven strategy and progress reporting. Its last annual report was published in 2023.

Steve Madden's parent company internally measures and publicly reports its emissions. It includes a breakdown by scope and identifies its top driver of emissions. The last reporting period was 2023. In its most recent update, its estimated emissions footprint was 572,191 tons CO2e.

Steve Madden's parent company has SBTi-approved emissions reduction targets for the short-term (1-5 years). It has reported on its progress within the past year, and is on track for some of its targets. The brand offsets emissions from its shipping and shares details on the project it supports.

Steve Madden's parent company publishes some information about its supply chain partners, but doesn't provide details on geography or traceability. It publicly shares a supplier code of conduct, which prohibits forced labor, prohibits child labor, establishes grievance mechanisms, disallows unauthorized subcontracting, ensures the right to collective bargaining, includes environmental clauses. Its code of conduct doesn't ensure a living wage. Steve Madden Ltd. has a stated policy of regularly auditing its supply chain partners, which can mitigate human and environmental risks.