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Arc’teryx Sustainability Actions

Launched ReBird circular platform

Arc'teryx launched ReBird in 2021 as a hub for repair, resale, upcycling, and recycling. The idea is to keep gear in use for longer instead of sending it to landfill. The platform also explains circular economy ideas in simple terms so customers can understand how trade-ins and repairs work. The brand says it has been building these circular systems for years, including a used-gear program that cleans and resells items at lower prices.

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Expanded repair and resale

Arc'teryx has invested heavily in repair services and resale. It has reported tens of thousands of warranty repairs each year in North America and Europe, and it repairs items at its own factory and in several European locations. It also accepts used gear, repairs it, and resells it through its trade-in program. This helps extend product life, which can reduce waste and lower the need for new raw materials.

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Set science-based climate targets

In 2024, Arc'teryx announced new science-based climate targets. These include cutting scope 1 and 2 emissions, which are the emissions from its own operations, by 90% from a 2022 base year, and cutting scope 3 emissions, which are the emissions from its wider supply chain, by 42% from the same base year. It also said it wants to reach net zero by 2050 or sooner. These targets are meant to align with the Paris Agreement, which aims to limit global warming to 1.5°C.

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Improved recycled material use

Arc'teryx has been increasing its use of recycled nylon and polyester. In 2024, about one-third of its nylon and roughly half of its polyester came from recycled sources, up from the year before. The brand has said it wants to replace all virgin nylon and polyester with recycled versions by 2030. Third-party reviewers note that this is real progress, even though the company missed some earlier interim targets.

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Phased out PFAS in products

Arc'teryx has been moving away from PFAS, which are long-lasting chemicals often used in water-repellent gear and sometimes called 'forever chemicals'. Its reporting says most products are now PFAS free, and it introduced a PFAS-free Gore-Tex ePE membrane in 2023. The company expects to finish the transition by the end of 2025. This matters because PFAS have been linked to health and environmental risks.

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Used certified materials

Arc'teryx says it uses certified or preferred materials in several areas. Its down is certified to the Responsible Down Standard, which checks animal welfare and traceability. Its wool is certified to the ZQ Merino Standard or the National Declaration of Wool Integrity Program, and it uses leather from Leather Working Group-certified suppliers, a group that checks leather production practices. It also became a Bluesign System Partner, which means it works under a textile standard focused on safer chemicals and lower environmental impact.

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Expanded Fair Trade factories

Arc'teryx became a Fair Trade Certified partner brand in 2020. Fair Trade Certified is a program that checks for fair wages, worker safety, and some environmental standards, while also sending a premium to worker-led community projects. The brand has expanded the number of certified factories over time and said it certified its first footwear factory in 2024. This shows a broader effort to improve labour conditions in parts of its supply chain.

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