Arc'teryx

Arc'teryx is owned by Amer Sports.

Our “Planet” rating evaluates brands based on the environmental policies in their supply chains, from carbon emissions and wastewater to business models and product circularity. Here we rate Arc'teryx “It’s a Start”. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It uses some lower-impact materials including recycled materials.
• It produces long-lasting products.
• There’s no evidence it takes action to minimise its packaging, which is a driver of plastic waste.
• It’s set a target to eliminate hazardous chemicals after 2025 but does not disclose whether it is on track.
• There’s no evidence it’s taking meaningful action to reduce water use.
• It’s set a science based target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in both its direct operations and supply chain but there’s no evidence it is on track.

Workers’ rights are central to our “People” rating, which assess brands’ policies and practices on everything from child labour to living wages and gender equality. Here we rate Arc'teryx “Good”. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• Part of its final production stage is certified by Fair Labor Association (FLA), Fair Trade USA, Fair Wear Foundation, Social Accountability International - SA8000, and Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production - WRAP.
• There’s no evidence it supports diversity and inclusion in its supply chain.
• It provides a confidential complaints mechanism for workers in its supply chain to report harassment or violence.
• Its Code of Conduct covers ILO Four Fundamental Freedoms principles.
• It claims to have a program to improve wages but there’s no evidence it ensures its workers are paid living wages in most of its supply chain.
• During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, it disclosed adequate policies to protect workers in its supply chain from the virus.

Brands’ animal welfare policies and, where applicable, how well they trace their animal-derived products are the focus of our “Animals” rating. Here we rate Arc'teryx “Good”. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It has a formal policy aligned with the Five Freedoms of animal welfare and clear implementation mechanisms in place.
• It appears to use leather.
• Responsible Down Standard certifies the down it uses.
• ZQ Merino and Responsible Wool Standard certifies the wool it uses.
• It doesn’t appear to use fur, angora, exotic animal hair, or exotic animal skin.

Based on all publicly available information we’ve reviewed, we rate Arc'teryx “Good” overall.