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LL Bean Sustainability Actions

Publishes sustainability information

L.L.Bean has a sustainability page that shares information about materials, packaging, energy use, production waste, labor practices, and current projects. Independent reviewers note that the page exists, but they also say it is not clear how often the information is updated. The brand also takes part in the Outdoor Industry Association’s annual disclosures, which are industry reports that companies use to share environmental and social data in a standard way.

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Reports emissions data

The brand publicly reports company-wide emissions and breaks them down by scope, which means it separates direct emissions, energy-related emissions, and other indirect emissions. Commons Earth says L.L.Bean’s 2023 estimated footprint was 282,005 tCO2e, or tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent, a common way to compare greenhouse gases. The same source says the company has short-term emissions targets that are aligned with climate science, but they are not approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi, a group that checks climate targets).

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Uses repair and warranty services

L.L.Bean offers repair services for select items and a one-year warranty. These services can help keep products in use for longer and may reduce waste by delaying replacement. Commons Earth says this is one of the brand’s stronger sustainability points because it supports slower consumption and helps keep items out of landfill.

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Works on packaging changes

Commons Earth says L.L.Bean has tried to cut down on virgin plastic in its packaging and uses recyclable paper packaging in some cases. It also says the company has reported progress toward a goal of making packaging 100% plastic-free by 2025. That goal is a past target, so it is treated as an action here rather than a future commitment.

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Supports outdoor access projects

L.L.Bean has funded community projects that improve access to green space and outdoor activities. In 2021, it said it had committed nearly $30 million over the previous decade to community and outdoor-access work, and it announced $6 million in new contributions that year. Its partners included groups such as the Trust for Public Land, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and the Outdoor Foundation. The projects were aimed at helping more people spend time outside, especially in underserved communities.

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Runs mental health campaigns

Since 2022, L.L.Bean has paused social media during Mental Health Month through its “Off the Grid” campaign. In 2025, it said this was the fourth year of the effort and that it was working with Mental Health America to share resources about the link between time outdoors and mental well-being. The company said it had donated $700,000 to Mental Health America since 2022 and that the partnership had helped support more than 90,000 hours of time outside.

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