Sustainability Summary
- Good On You - 3/5
- Ethical Consumer - This information is locked, visit Ethical Consumer's website
- B Corp - Not found
- Trustpilot - 1.4/5 (296 reviews)
- This is an unclaimed profile. UGG Australian Collection has not joined Sustainability Tracker to verify their sustainability credentials. We gathered what we could from public sources.
UGG Australian Collection sells UGG-style footwear and accessories, with a focus on Australian-made items alongside imported styles. Its own pages say some products are made in Sydney and that it offers care advice, repairs for some items, and a one-year warranty. Independent rating sites show a mixed picture. Good On You rates UGG as “It’s a start,” while The Commons Earth gives it an “Acceptable+” rating and notes better materials, repair options, and public emissions reporting at the parent-company level. Public reviews on Trustpilot are very weak, with repeated complaints about quality and durability. Positive Sentiment Found Positive third-party sentiment is limited, but the independent ratings do point to some progress. Good On You rates UGG “It’s a start,” with 3/5 in Planet, People, and Animals, which suggests some better practices but not a strong sustainability record. The Commons Earth gives UGG an “Acceptable+” rating and highlights several positives: some lower-emissions materials, including recycled polyester, organic and recycled cotton, sugarcane EVA, and repurposed wool; animal hides that are 100% LWG-certified; paid repair options; a one-year warranty; and public emissions reporting by parent company Deckers. It also notes that Deckers uses some renewable energy and has science-based emissions targets. Common Criticisms: Public consumer feedback is strongly negative. Trustpilot shows very low scores across multiple UGG-related review pages, including 1.4/5 from 296 reviews for www.uggaustralia.com, 1.7/5 from 42 reviews for www.uggs.com.au, and 1.7/5 from 88 reviews for uggoriginals.com.au. The complaints in the snippets focus on poor quality, sizing problems, loose fit, weak soles, fraying laces, and products falling apart within months. Independent assessors also point to gaps that matter for sustainability trust. Good On You says UGG does not publish an aggregate breakdown of materials or suppliers, and it is not on track for its emissions target. The Commons Earth says packaging information is unclear and that the brand does not offer a take-back program, which means there is no clear system to keep old products out of landfill.
UGG Australian Collection Sustainability Actions
UGG Australian Collection Sustainability Commitments
2025
Remove hazardous chemicals
Good On You says UGG has set a target to eliminate hazardous chemicals after 2025 and says it is on track. Hazardous chemicals are substances that can harm people or the environment if they are not managed well.
2030
Cut greenhouse gases
Good On You says UGG has set a science-based target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in its direct operations and supply chain, but also says the brand is not on track. A science-based target is a climate goal that follows a method used by the Science Based Targets initiative, which checks if company plans match climate science.