100% bluesign® Product
Efficient manufacturing & safety for people & the planet.
49% Complete
We are now adding new categories to the bluesign® System.
Burton Sustainability
2020 Sustainability Goals
– Our Progress –
Burton has a responsibility to protect the people and playground that sustain snowboarding and the mountain lifestyle. In other words, we can’t succeed as a business without succeeding at sustainability. This is just the beginning, so follow along below as we move toward our goals. To dive deeper into our sustainability initiatives, explore the sections above – Our People, Our Playground, and Our Product.
– Track Our Progress –
100% Sustainable Cotton
Making products with organic & sustainable materials.
38% Complete
Cotton that’s soft on your skin and the environment.
50% Recycled Polyester
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions, water use, & plastics.
22% Recycled
One's trash is another's t-shirt, fleece, or beanie.
100% PFC-Free DWR
Using a safer alternative for our durable water repellency.
74% Complete
Safely shedding moisture from gloves, outerwear, and bags.
20% Less Carbon Emissions
Substantially reducing emissions from hardgoods production.
7% Increased
*The most impactful actions take time. See details below.
100% Recyclable or Compostable Retail Packaging
Diverting product packaging from the landfill.
67% Complete
Thinking globally and locally to ensure recyclability.
80% Recycled Content Packaging
Making all retail packaging with recycled content.
91% Complete
Reusing materials to conserve resources.
100% Fair Labor
The highest standard for safe & fair labor in our factories.
83% Complete
Monitoring and supporting suppliers in best practices.
20% CO2 Reduction at Global Headquarters
Reducing our footprint with energy efficiency & renewables.
3% Reduced
Upgrading infrastructure and reducing energy use.
75% of Waste Diverted from the Landfill at Our Global Headquarters
Reducing, reusing, recycling, & composting.
39% Diverted
Engaging employees and visitors to act responsibly.
40% of Global Product Warranty Claims Repaired
Demonstrating durability through warranty and repair.
28% Repaired
Increasing repairs while decreasing product waste.
Carbon Neutral and Zero Waste Burton U·S·Open
Carbon neutral since 2017 & committed to zero waste.
83% Diverted
Increasing diversion: 58% in 2018 to 80% in 2019.
*Burton's product development team is working hard to reduce carbon emissions across all hardgoods categories without compromising on technical performance. This is proving to be a challenge for some categories, but we're committed to making positive progress for future seasons. Our 2020 goals for product are based on design year, meaning the Winter 2022 product season is our target for completion. Here is the breakdown of performance by category for the upcoming Winter 2020 product season, in terms of carbon footprint per unit compared with the Winter 2017 baseline: Bindings reduced by 5%; Boards reduced by 19%; Boots increased by 7%; Goggles increased by 29%; Helmets increased by 14%.