Blundstone presents itself as a durable footwear brand with a long history, and its sustainability information focuses on making boots last longer, using some lower-impact materials, and improving how it handles packaging and supply chains. Independent ratings show a mixed picture. Good On You says the brand is “It’s a start,” with average scores across planet, people, and animals. The Commons Earth says Blundstone has made some progress on materials, energy use, and packaging, but still lacks strong public reporting on emissions and targets. Public review sites are much less positive, with low Trustpilot scores tied to delivery and service complaints, though those reviews are not specifically about sustainability.
Positive Sentiment Found
Positive third-party sentiment is limited but present. Good On You rates Blundstone “It’s a start,” with 3 out of 5 for Planet, People, and Animals, which means the brand shows some basic sustainability policies but still has clear gaps. The Commons Earth gives it an “Acceptable+” style assessment and says the brand has started using renewable energy at some production sites, added energy-efficiency measures, improved packaging with recycled and recyclable materials, and published supplier information and a code of conduct. It also notes some use of 95% LWG leather, which refers to leather from suppliers checked by the Leather Working Group. Together, these sources suggest Blundstone has made some real but limited progress, especially on materials, packaging, and supply chain disclosure.
Common Criticisms:
The strongest public criticism is about transparency and weak performance on several sustainability basics. The Commons Earth says Blundstone does not publish an annual sustainability report, does not share emissions tracking, and does not disclose emissions reduction targets or evidence of offsets. It also says the brand does not offer repair services or a take-back program, which limits how long products stay in use. Good On You gives the brand only “It’s a start” overall and says there is no evidence of meaningful action on hazardous chemicals or water use, and no evidence that workers in its supply chain are paid living wages. Consumer review sites are also poor, with Trustpilot scores of 1.5/5 on blundstone.co.uk, 2.3/5 on blundstone.com, and 1.9/5 on blundstones.ca, though those complaints focus more on delivery and service than ESG issues.
