Canada Goose Brings Recommerce to Life in Canada and Achieves Sustainability Milestones
Canada Goose Generations expansion comes as brand reports nearly
Canada Goose is celebrated for its uncompromised Canadian craftsmanship, manufacturing function-first products that withstand the elements and the test of time. This latest sustainable endeavour, which debuted in
"Canada Goose Generations is a perfect expression of what luxury means today and defines a more sustainable tomorrow," said Carrie Baker, President of Canada Goose. "Meticulously crafted in
This year's ESG Report is an important milestone in
- Canada Goose reduced its scope 1 and 2 emissions by nearly
45% year-over-year by investing in global renewable energy credits that address wind, hydroelectricity and solar power, and retrofitting its manufacturing plants. - As it looks ahead, Canada Goose is measuring its scope 3 emissions and planning to set targets by the end of its current fiscal year, FY 2024.
- Canada Goose achieved its goal to divert
100% of its annual warranty waste through Canada Goose Generations, the Canada Goose Resource Centre Program and the Canada Goose Response Program.
- Canada Goose transitioned over
75% of its materials to Preferred Fibres and Materials (PFMs). PFMs include those that are recycled, organic, natural, bio-degradable and plant-based. - Canada Goose is committed to eliminating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from all of its products. The company has accomplished its goal to purchase PFAS free Arctic Tech – its proprietary fabric, used in the majority of parka styles – months ahead of schedule and with that phase completed, announced new goals:
- By Spring 2024, all products made in
Canada will be free of PFAS. - By Fall 2024, all products made in
Europe , including rainwear, knitwear and apparel, will be free of PFAS. - Almost
90% of Canada Goose's packaging has been transitioned to more sustainable solutions.
"This ESG Report focuses on key issues in our industry and around the world – from material innovation to reducing our carbon footprint to our Human Rights policy," said Gavin Thompson, Senior Vice President of Corporate Citizenship, Canada Goose. "We continue to actively transform our business, while remaining true to our purpose to keep the planet cold and the people on it warm. I'm proud of our employees and thankful to our partners, who join us in our commitment to this purpose."
Generations and the annual ESG Report are part of the company's purpose platform, HUMANATURE, which unites its sustainability and values-based initiatives. To learn more about HUMANATURE, visit CanadaGoose.com/sustainability.
Founded in 1957 in a small warehouse in
Trove is the market leader in branded resale and trade-in for world-class brands and retailers such as Canada Goose, lululemon, Patagonia, REI, Levi's, Arc'teryx, Allbirds, and more. Through its proprietary Recommerce Operating System, Trove is accelerating the shift toward more sustainable business models, foundational for circularity. Over the last decade, Trove has equipped leading brands with technology and operations to create and scale branded resale programs by enabling customer trade-in of items, single-SKU identification and condition grading, site build and maintenance, and customer data collection, analytics and reporting. A Certified B Corporation, Trove is pioneering a new era of retail essential to a more sustainable future. To learn more, visit Trove.com.
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