Brooks Running Sustainability Profile

Brooks Running shows some sustainability activity, but the public picture is mixed. Independent rating sites say the brand has started work on environmental and labour issues, but there is still limited evidence of strong action on emissions, deforestation, living wages, or microplastics. Good On You rates Brooks as "It's a start" overall, with stronger marks for animals than for people or the planet. Public posts and job listings also point to work on climate targets, product impact data, and responsible sourcing. Recent company updates mention recycled and bio-based materials, lower Scope 2 emissions, and waste diversion, but much of this comes from the brand itself rather than outside verification.

Positive Sentiment Found
Public sentiment is fairly positive on customer service and mixed on sustainability. Trustpilot shows Brooks Running at 4.1 out of 5 from 782 reviews, which suggests many customers are happy with the brand overall. On sustainability, Good On You gives Brooks an overall rating of "It's a start," with a 3/5 for planet, 2/5 for people, and 4/5 for animals. That means the brand has some visible steps, but not enough evidence of strong action on emissions, living wages, or deforestation. Good On You also notes that Brooks uses some Bluesign-certified materials, which are checked for safer chemical and environmental standards. Public company updates and LinkedIn posts add some positive signals, including reported cuts in Scope 2 emissions, more recycled and bio-based materials, and high supplier disclosure.

Common Criticisms:
The main criticism in the public record is that Brooks still lacks strong independent evidence on several core sustainability issues. Good On You rates the brand only "It's a start" overall and says there is no evidence it reduces greenhouse gas emissions, no evidence of a deforestation policy in its supply chain, and no evidence it has a policy to minimise microplastics. It also says Brooks is not taking adequate steps to ensure a living wage for workers. In other words, the brand may be doing some things, but it has not published enough proof to show strong performance across people and planet. The available criticism is more about missing transparency and weak policy evidence than about a major scandal or controversy.