Under Armour has released its 2021 Sustainability & Impact Report, which outlines a new sustainability framework, goals and targets. The report, aligned with the industry standards of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and Sustainable Accounting Standard Board (SASB), outlines 23 goals and targets in three categories: Products, Home Field, and Team.
For Products, the company aims to prioritize recycled and renewable materials and reduce single-use plastic brand product packaging by 75 percent by 2025. It also aims to implement sustainability and circular design principles in at least half of its products by 2027. At the end of 2021, around 40 percent of the fabrics used in the company’s apparel and accessories were made from materials capable of being recycled. Another Product objective is to ensure that 75 percent of the company’s fabric is made of low-shed materials, as defined by industry-leading guidance, by 2030.
For Home Field, the company aims to eliminate 100 percent of biocides and fluorine DWR in its products by 2025. Other objectives include a 30 percent reduction in absolute terms of scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions and a 100 percent increase in renewable energy for owned and operated facilities by 2030. The company targets net-zero emissions from manufacturing by 2050.
For Team, finally, the Maryland-based company will continue to invest in the staff’s health, safety and well-being, with initiatives to advance diversity, equity and inclusion. It pledges to protect workers’ human rights and well-being in its supply chain through comprehensive programs and audits. It is also working to create opportunities for millions of youths to engage in sports by 2030.
The 2021 Sustainability & Impact Report and further information on Under Armour’s sustainability program can be found in the Sustainability section of the company’s website.
