New Balance Sustainability Commitments
2021
RECYCLING
By 2021, launch programs to collect used and/or damaged footwear or apparel for repair, resale, donation, or recycling.
2025
SOURCING SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS
We’re researching and sourcing sustainable materials. By 2025, all our cotton and leather will be from preferred sources and 50% of our polyester will be recycled.
2025
RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY
By 2025, source 100% renewable electricity for owned operations.
2025
HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS
By 2025, eliminate use and discharge of hazardous chemicals.
2025
ZERO WASTE TO LANDFILL
By 2025, achieve zero waste to landfill in our footwear factories.
2030
TACKLING CLIMATE CHANGE
We’re cutting our carbon emissions. By 2030, we will cut our carbon footprint by 30% and source 100% renewable electricity for owned facilities.