Foundations
Every product we create has a carbon footprint. As we continue to grow, our challenge is to make that footprint smaller, whilst maintaining the high-performance standards we’re known for.
100%
offices and stores are powered by purchased renewable electricity in 2024
+3%
economic intensity emissions in our supply chain compared to 2023 (Science Based Targets Scope 3)
+13%
absolute emissions for owned operations compared to 2023 (Science Based Targets Scope 1 and 2)
100%
Tier 1 suppliers phased out coal in 2024
Action on climate
Material traceability
Governance
Social Impact
We’re strengthening our focus on the people who make On possible – from On team members to our manufacturing partners and broader communities. We’re doing this by championing diversity, expanding global inclusion groups, doubling down on equitable hiring practices, rolling out comprehensive monitoring of our Tier 1 suppliers, and supporting more communities through Right To Run.
100%
of Tier 1 Suppliers assessed through our Workplace Standards Monitoring Program
13
inclusion groups at On, often known as Employee Resources Groups (ERGs)
75+
organizations supported across the globe by our Right To Run program
48%
of leaders with at least one direct report are women
Team members
Partners
Communities
Material Innovation
With most of our emissions coming from materials and manufacturing, we continue to innovate, find renewable material alternatives, and explore less environmentally impactful processes.
84%
polyester fibers come from recycled or renewable resources
80%
cotton and cellulosics in apparel and accessories come from preferred sources
75%
fewer carbon emissions during upper production by using LightSpray™ technology, compared to our conventional upper manufacturing methods.
92%
polyamide fibers used in apparel and accessories come from recycled or renewable sources
Preferred materials
Preferred processing
Innovation
Circularity
We’re in it for the long run – and so is our gear. We aim to develop products, systems and programs to help minimize waste and keep materials in flow.
2
new products in our Cyclon™ circularity program
Fiber-to-fiber
recycled yarn used in the Cloudeasy Cyclon
2000
shoes repaired through our CarryOn program in China
August ‘24
started systematic recycling of Cloudneo shoes
Circular design
Circular business models
Operational backbone
Our goals
We move at pace, but we think long term. Explore some of our goals below and how we aim to drive change.
It doesn’t stop with us
Partnerships are part of what makes us On – from championing community-led initiatives, to learning from our factory workers and supply chain members.