Slight dip in Timberland’s CSR performance
18/12/2019
The report showed that 95.2% of the company’s overall leather volume came from tanneries that have a Silver or Gold rating by the Leather Working Group; this compares with 96.2% of leather last year.
On its leather strategy, it said: “We are working with our licensed goods and accessories partners to incorporate more leather from LWG-certified tanneries into their products. Smaller quantities and price-point demands make this a challenge, however they understand the importance of using more responsible materials in their products. We remain committed to our goal to limit production at non-certified tanneries until they achieve Gold or Silver status.”
In the third quarter 2019, 73.5% of all cotton used in its apparel was either organic, US-origin or Better Cotton Initiative certified, compared with 75% cotton last year.
“We are working with our accessories licensees who historically have struggled to find ways to incorporate responsible cotton into their products,” said the company in the report. “While this will take time, they are committed to making products that support our values and meet our guidelines.”
In 2018, 32% of the energy used in Timberland's owned and operated facilities was from renewable sources, a slight increase from the 2017 results.
It said remained committed to its goal of sourcing 50% of its energy through renewable sources by 2020.
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