Human Sustainability

To prioritize 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.

Sustainably Minded Materials

In 2024, we achieved our biggest-ever sustainability goal at Cotopaxi—we met our 3Rs commitment. Now, 100% of Cotopaxi’s products contain materials that are either repurposed (using excess industry fabric), recycled, or responsibly certified (by a third party).

In response to accomplishing the 3Rs, we also launched our new Sustainable Product and Materials Roadmap, integrating advanced material sustainability, packaging standards, and circularity targets for our next 10 years of product development.

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Deadstock

Deadstock

Deadstock is leftover high-quality fabric unused by the original manufacturer or retailer. On average, a product made with deadstock has an estimated 30% smaller carbon footprint than if it were made with new fabric. We use deadstock in our Del Día and Teca Collections.

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Recycled

Recycled

When we prioritize recycled materials rather than new (or virgin) materials in our designs, we limit our dependence on fossil fuels and reduce landfill usage. Our Teca Cálido Jackets, several of our fleece, our Cada Día bags, our Capa jackets, and our activewear all contain recycled materials.

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Responsible

Responsible

We define "responsible" as a material, supplier, or product with a third-party sustainability designation, like Fair Trade Certified™ or bluesign approved. We use cruelty-free Responsible Down Standard-certified insulation in all our down jackets, and most of our logowear and hats are made in a Fair Trade Certified™ facility.

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Ethical Sourcing

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.

Ethical Sourcing

We’re proud to partner with factories that agree to rigorous codes of conduct, promote fair labor practices, and commit to the following: 

Following the UN Global Compact and Principles of Responsible Business

Conducting annual audits and anonymous supplier surveys

Adopting the principles of Ethical Trading Initiative’s Better Buying Guide

Working with more Fair Trade Certified™ partners to better the lives of workers, and support the communities where suppliers are based

Implementing a standard Supplier Code of Conduct

Our Manufacturing Partners

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PFAS Elimination

Cotopaxi has eliminated intentionally added PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) from our products due to their persistence in the environment and potential human health impacts. As of 2024, Cotopaxi products contain no intentionally added PFAS. We continue to monitor evolving regulatory definitions and testing methodologies to ensure our verification processes remain aligned with emerging legislation and industry best practices.

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