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New Balance Sustainability Actions

Uses some lower-impact materials

New Balance says it uses some lower-impact materials, including recycled materials, in its products. Good On You notes that the brand does not publish a full breakdown of the materials it uses, so outsiders cannot see how much of its range uses these inputs. This means there is some progress, but the public picture is still incomplete.

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Set an emissions target

The brand has set a science-based target (a climate goal based on what scientists say is needed) to cut greenhouse gas emissions in both its direct operations and its supply chain. Good On You says the company also states that it is not on track to meet that target. That suggests the goal exists, but delivery is still a problem.

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Trains designers on circularity

New Balance trains its designers to improve circularity, which means making products and systems that keep materials in use for longer and reduce waste. This is a practical step because design choices affect how easy a product is to repair, reuse, or recycle later. The available information does not show how far this training has changed the full product range.

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Uses FLA-certified production

Good On You says more than half of New Balance’s final production stage is certified by the Fair Labor Association (FLA), a group that checks labour standards in supply chains. It also says the brand has a code of conduct based on International Labour Organization (ILO) principles. These steps suggest some worker protections are in place in the last stage of making products.

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Supports supplier finances

The brand has initiatives that help give suppliers more financial security. Good On You says this can support better working conditions for workers, because suppliers under less pressure may be less likely to cut corners on pay or safety. The source does not give full details on how these initiatives work across the whole supply chain.

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Disclosed Covid worker policies

During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, New Balance disclosed some policies meant to protect supply chain workers from the virus. This shows the brand did publish some worker-related health measures at that time. The available material does not show whether those policies became permanent or how widely they were applied.

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