Expedition Sustainability

For 45 years, The North Face has been empowering people to explore the outdoors. This focus on the natural world has opened our eyes to the many challenges facing our planet. It’s not just our responsibility to ensure our products and business practices have the smallest possible impact on the environment — we strive to be a leader in meeting those challenges.

We are very proud of the accomplishments we’ve made and recognize there are continued areas for improvement. For example, in 2010 we made great progress on working with our suppliers around the bluesign® standard and we are on track to meet our goals for greenhouse gas reduction. As a global and growing brand, however, we can and will do more to expand our sustainability efforts across the world.

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Education

Protect Our Winters and The North Face Launch Student Climate Education Program

Responsible Production & Consumption

The North Face Announces Certified Down For Fall 15

Research, Reports & Publications

The North Face Announces New Sustainability Goals

The North Face Releases Global Responsible Down Standard

Responsible Production & Consumption

The North Face Expands “Clothes The Loop” Recycling Program to Give More Consumers the Power to Reduce Apparel Waste

Social Impact & Volunteering

Protect Our Winters Reboots its HOT PLANET/COOL ATHLETES Climate Change Assembly, With Pro Athletes and a Renewed Focus on Empowering Students to Take Action

Energy

The North Face Recognized By EPA As Leader For Commitment And Use Of Green Power Sources

Innovation & Technology

The North Face Partners with National Outdoor Leadership School to Provide Solar Installation at Pacific Northwest Campus

The North Face Clothes the Loop Program Gives Old Clothes New Life

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