Sorel Sustainability Profile

Sorel shows some sustainability work, but the picture is mixed. Its own materials page says it tries to make products last longer, use some upcycled inputs, waterless dye methods, and better packaging choices. It also says it has disclosed Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions and set a target to cut manufacturing emissions by 30% by 2030. Independent ratings are less positive. Good On You rates the brand “Not good enough,” and The Commons Earth says it still relies on high-emission and synthetic materials. Public review sites also show weak customer sentiment, though those reviews are mostly about service rather than sustainability.

Positive Sentiment Found
Public sentiment is limited and mixed, but there are some positive signals. Good On You notes that Sorel uses tanneries certified by the Leather Working Group, which is a leather-industry group that checks environmental practices. The Commons Earth also says the brand uses responsibly sourced leather, including LWG-certified leather, and plastic-free packaging made from recyclable and 100% recycled cardboard. On Trustpilot, a small number of customers said some products were good quality, looked great, and arrived as advertised. These positive comments are mostly about product experience rather than sustainability, and they sit alongside much weaker overall ratings and broader concerns about transparency and materials.

Common Criticisms:
The strongest public signal is negative. Trustpilot ratings are very low across Sorel review pages, including 1.4/5 from 245 reviews on sorelfootwear.co.uk and 1.6/5 from 64 reviews on sorel.com, with complaints often focused on customer service and product problems. On sustainability, Good On You rates Sorel “Not good enough,” giving it 2/5 for planet and 2/5 for people, and says there is no evidence of eco-friendly materials, living wage payment, or strong supply-chain safeguards. The Commons Earth gives the brand an “Insufficient” rating and says it still relies on high-emission and synthetic materials, has no take-back program, and does not publicly share current Scope 3 emissions data. A shareholder filing also said investors were pushing Columbia Sportswear to set stronger emissions targets, which adds to concerns about climate transparency.