Skechers Sustainability Profile

Skechers shows some basic sustainability reporting, but independent reviewers still see major gaps. The brand publishes an impact report, shares some emissions data for Scope 1 and 2 (direct emissions and energy-related emissions), and says it has supplier rules on labour and human rights. It also uses some recycled packaging and has some lower-impact product lines. However, third-party ratings say it gives too little detail on materials, does not disclose Scope 3 emissions (the emissions across its supply chain), and has no clear emissions-reduction targets. Overall, the picture is mixed, with more disclosure than before but still limited proof of strong environmental action.

Positive Sentiment Found
Public sentiment is limited, but there are a few positive signals. Skechers has some independent recognition for reporting and basic ESG work, and The Commons Earth notes that it publishes a detailed annual impact report, reports Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, and uses third-party auditing for some of that data. It also says the company has started to use renewable energy in some production sites and offices, and that it has made packaging changes such as using recycled cardboard and recycled plastic. Good On You also credits the brand for some FSC-certified packaging and for having a supplier code that covers International Labour Organization (ILO) principles, which are basic labour standards. These points suggest the company has started to disclose more and make some operational changes, even if the overall picture is still weak.

Common Criticisms:
The strongest third-party signal is negative. Good On You rates Skechers “Not Good Enough” overall, with 2 out of 5 for Planet, People, and Animals, and says there is little evidence of strong action on lower-impact materials, water use, living wages, or animal welfare. The Commons Earth gives the brand an “Insufficient” rating and says it still relies heavily on synthetic and high-emissions materials, does not disclose Scope 3 emissions, and has no emissions-reduction targets. It also says the company does not offer repair, take-back, or warranty services. On Trustpilot, Skechers has a poor 2 out of 5 TrustScore from 378 reviews for one listed domain, and the review snippets mention delivery problems and mixed views on product quality and durability. A shareholder resolution in 2024 also said the company had not disclosed a timeline for measuring and reporting value-chain emissions, which points to a transparency gap.