Nike Sustainability Commitments
2025
Increase women’s representation
Nike has set 2025 targets to reach 50% representation of women in its global corporate workforce and 45% in leadership positions. It also aims to maintain 100% pay equity across employee levels on an annual basis and to expand access to career opportunities for women employed by strategic suppliers. These commitments focus on internal inclusion and supplier-side advancement.
2025
Expand circular production
Nike has a 2025 target to reduce waste per unit in manufacturing, distribution, headquarters, and packaging by 10%, and to divert 100% of waste from landfill in its extended supply chain with at least 80% recycled back into Nike products and other goods. The company also aims to increase the amount of finished product waste refurbished, recycled, or donated by ten times. These targets point to a broader circularity strategy.
2025
Reduce freshwater use
Nike has set a 2025 target to cut freshwater use per kilogram in textile dyeing and finishing by 25%. The company also reports a longer-term effort to reduce reliance on freshwater and build resilience in communities where it operates. This commitment is tied to water stewardship across the supply chain rather than only direct operations.
2025
Adopt cleaner chemistry
Nike has committed to adopting clean chemistry alternatives for its 10 priority chemistries across the supply chain by 2025. Its policies also reference restricted substances lists, wastewater guidelines, and limits on nanomaterials and scented materials. The commitment suggests a structured programme to reduce hazardous chemical exposure in manufacturing.
