Allbirds reduces carbon footprint by 12%

Nov 13, 2022

Allbirds reduces carbon footprint by 12%

Source: https://www.worldfootwear.com/news/allbirds-reduces-carbon-footprint-by-12/8278.html#:~:text=We%20have%20a%20specific%2C%20actionable,Head%20of%20Sustainability%20at%20Allbirds.

Allbirds improved its first running shoe, the Tree Dasher, by introducing a midsole 21% lighter and removing unnecessary components, causing the shoe to reduce its carbon footprint by 5%. The sustainable footwear brand repod as well to have procured 100% renewable energy to meet its electricity usage at manufacturers in both the US and Vietnam and to have "achieved 84% ocean shipping in 2021", up from 80% in the prior year. The company highlights that "ocean shipping has a significantly lower carbon footprint than air travel, making it an essential area of focus within our supply chain". Furthermore, Allbirds teamed up with a supplier in New Zealand to source regenerative wool. "Anyone can announce big goals or make big donations - it's one thing to commit to zero carbon emissions and quite another to make the necessary reductions year over year. Real leadership looks like hundreds of small decisions every day that add up to something big over time. We have a specific, actionable plan to cut our per product carbon footprint in half by 2025 and drive it to near zero by 2030, and we want you to hold us accountable every step of the way", commented Hana Kajimura, Head of Sustainability at Allbirds.