Arc’teryx Sustainability Commitments
2030
Use only recycled nylon and polyester
Arc'teryx has said it wants to replace 100% of its virgin nylon and polyester with recycled fabrics by 2030. Nylon and polyester are common synthetic materials, and making them from recycled sources can reduce demand for new fossil-fuel-based feedstocks. The brand has already made progress, but third-party analysis says it is not yet fully on track.
2030
Switch to low-impact materials
The company has a target to move to 100% low-impact, traceable materials by 2030. Traceable means the brand can follow materials back through the supply chain. This kind of goal is meant to reduce environmental harm and make sourcing easier to check, but independent reviewers say the brand still relies on some high-impact synthetic fibres.
2030
Power half of production with renewables
Arc'teryx has a goal for 50% of all production to be powered by renewable energy by 2030. Renewable energy means power from sources like wind or solar instead of fossil fuels. The company says it has reported progress, but third-party reviewers say it has not shared enough detail to show it is clearly on track.
2025
Remove virgin packaging materials
Arc'teryx said it plans to eliminate virgin plastic and paper packaging by the end of 2025 and cut total single-use packaging volume by 30% from a 2022 baseline. Single-use packaging is packaging meant to be thrown away after one use. The company has also said it will build a fuller waste strategy, but public detail on packaging materials is still limited.
2025
Finish PFAS phase-out
Arc'teryx expects to complete its PFAS phase-out by the end of 2025. PFAS are persistent chemicals used in some waterproof treatments. The brand says most of its products are already PFAS free, so this commitment is about finishing the transition across the rest of the line.
2025
Expand Fair Trade coverage
Arc'teryx has said it wants 80% of products to be made in Fair Trade Certified facilities by 2025. Fair Trade Certified facilities are checked for labour and environmental standards, and they also support worker community funds. The company has expanded certification across more factories, but the final share has not been fully confirmed in the material provided.
2025
Complete product LCAs
Arc'teryx said it will conduct life cycle assessments, or LCAs, on a representative product from each strategic product category by the end of 2025. An LCA measures environmental impact across a product's life, from raw materials to disposal. This can help the brand find the biggest problem areas and set better reduction plans.
