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Ugg Boots Australia Made Sustainability Actions

Uses some lower-impact materials

UGG has introduced some materials that are meant to lower environmental impact. Independent sources say this includes recycled polyester, organic and recycled cotton, sugarcane EVA (a foam made partly from plant-based material), and repurposed wool. One source also says some animal hides are LWG-certified, meaning they come from tanneries checked by the Leather Working Group for environmental practices. These changes do not make the brand fully sustainable, but they do show a move away from only using conventional materials.

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Reports emissions and targets

UGG’s parent company, Deckers, publicly reports company-level emissions and says it tracks them by scope, which means it separates direct emissions, purchased energy, and supply-chain emissions. Independent sources also say Deckers has science-based targets approved by the SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative, a group that checks climate goals against climate science). Good On You says the company has set a target to cut greenhouse gas emissions in both its own operations and its supply chain, although it is not on track for all of them.

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Offers repair and care

UGG offers paid repair services, including a partnership with NuShoe, a repair provider. The Commons Earth also notes that UGG gives care instructions and includes a one-year warranty. These steps can help products last longer, which can reduce waste because people may keep and use the boots for more seasons instead of replacing them quickly.

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Uses some renewable energy

The Commons Earth says Deckers uses some renewable energy at its production sites and 100% renewable energy in its owned and operated facilities. It also says the company uses energy and water efficiency measures in factories and offices. This suggests the brand’s parent company is trying to lower the impact of making its products, even though it does not share clear targets for expanding renewable energy use.

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Publishes supplier rules

The Commons Earth says Deckers shares a supplier code of conduct that bans forced labor, protects the right to collective bargaining, prohibits child labor, includes environmental rules, and sets up grievance channels for workers to raise concerns. It also says the company discloses some supplier names and locations across Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3, which are the different steps in a supply chain from final assembly to raw materials.

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