Altra

Altra's parent company, VF Corp, reports its overall proportions of materials used, but only shares clear data of percentage recycled or certified for polyester, and doesn't provide any breakdowns for individual brands. VF Corp uses a mix of lower impact materials like LWG leather, natural rubber, and ZQ / RWS certified wool, as well as high impact materials such as virgin polyester, nylon, conventional wool, and conventional cotton. It has plans to reduce its reliance on high impact fibers with goals for FY26 focused on cotton sourcing and achieving 50% recycled polyester, and it has reported on progress towards these goals within the last year.

Altra's parent company, VF Corp, uses RECs and solar for renewable energy in a portion of its production and offices, but doesn't provide a breakdown per brand. It has a goal of 100% renewable energy in owned or leased facilities by FY26. It sources and manufactures its materials globally, which is standard practice in the fashion industry.

Altra's parent company, VF Corp, has made efforts to reduce virgin plastic in its packaging and has multiple packaging-focused goals for the near and medium term, including maximizing recycled content in plastic packaging and minimizing overall packaging. It doesn't report clearly on any current eco-friendly packaging materials per brand, and Altra doesn't provide any information on its own site. VF Corp provides specific examples of packaging minimization initiatives, but it's unclear if Altra was involved.

Altra doesn't offer repair services, but it does offer a 1 year warranty for manufacturer defects. It gives care instructions that may help extend product lifespan.

Commons couldn't find information on any take back programs.

Altra offers a core collection but also releases new items throughout the year.

Commons is still analyzing this brand's marketing emails.

Altra doesn't have a sustainability page on its site and doesn't link to its parent company's page. Its parent company, VF Corp, has a prominent sustainability page, with comprehensive sustainability information. VF Corp has a detailed annual report, with a clear, impact driven strategy and progress reporting. Most of the information is at the overall organization level, but it also includes some progress updates per brand. Both of these resources were last updated in 2023.

Altra's parent company, VF Corp, has measured its emissions, and has verified them with a third party. It reports emissions on an overall organization level and identifies top drivers, but its reporting process is unclear. Its CDP-reported FY22 emissions total was 4,339,304.38 mt CO2e.

Altra's parent company, VF Corp, has SBTi-approved annual emission reduction targets for the long term. The last update on these targets was in 2023 for FY22 and included mentions of new measurement methodologies, which makes it harder to tell if it's on track. Commons couldn't find verification that VF Corp offsets any emissions.

Altra's parent company, VF Corp, publishes information about its Tier 1 and 2 supply chain partners, but doesn't provide breakdowns per brand. It also publishes traceability information for its top materials, which ranges from 42% for synthetics to 72% for wool. It has a supplier code of conduct, which includes provisions for no forced labor, no unapproved subcontracting, and allowing collective bargaining. Its code of conduct doesn't address living wages or regular partner audits.