To prioritise sustainability for both people and planet, we strive to build gear that lasts, partner with factories aiming to respect and advance worker rights, and reduce our environmental impact. We’re also transparent about the work we still have to do, and about how we address the challenges we encounter.
Always Sustainably Made
Our Net Zero Commitment
To do our part to mitigate our impact on climate change, we maintain a carbon intensity score of <1% of our net revenue, indicating that our business model causes minimal harm to the environment. We aim to maintain this score throughout our growth. To reduce our carbon footprint, our Science Based Target initiative goals are: 1) Reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions 42% below 2022 levels by 2030; 2) Reduce absolute scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions 90% below 2022 levels by 2045.
The Cotopaxi Foundation
Serving as the impact arm of our company, the Cotopaxi Foundation is a Utah-based, 501c3 nonprofit through which we distribute at least 1% of our annual revenue in the form of multi-year grants. Specifically, the Foundation has three aims: advancing our mission to eliminate extreme poverty, personalise our impact through running our own programs, and helping us stay focussed by ensuring that 100% of foundation funds support our grantees and impact programs.
Gear For Good
As our company grows, so does our ability to reach those in need. Gear for Good is our promise to make durable products as sustainably as possible, and to use our revenue to support communities experiencing poverty. We hope you'll join us so we can make an even bigger impact together. Based on extensive research, we select outstanding nonprofits dedicated to improving standards of living for communities experiencing poverty. We support our partners with multi-year grants so they can create lasting impact through long-term programs. We do not accept grant applications.