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Good On You - It's a start
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Trustpilot - 1.7/5 (88 reviews)
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Original Ugg Boots appears to be a footwear brand that sells sheepskin boots and related products, with a strong focus on Australian-made production. The available material shows a mix of sustainability claims and third-party assessments. The brand and related sources mention local manufacturing, durable products, repair options, recycled or biodegradable packaging, and some lower-impact materials. Independent ratings are more mixed than the brand’s own claims. Good On You rates UGG as “It’s a start,” while The Commons Earth gives it an “Acceptable” sustainability rating. Public reviews on Trustpilot are poor, with repeated complaints about product quality and customer service.

Positive Sentiment Found
Positive sentiment is limited, but a few independent sources point to some progress. Good On You says UGG uses some lower-impact materials, has a science-based emissions target, and has taken steps on hazardous chemicals, though it still rates the brand only as “It’s a start.” The Commons Earth gives UGG an “Acceptable” rating and notes stronger points such as 100% renewable energy in owned and operated facilities, public emissions reporting, repair services through NuShoe, and a one-year warranty. Some press-style coverage also highlights recycled materials, local production, and repair options as signs of improvement. These signals suggest the brand has started to address materials, emissions, and product life, even if the overall picture is still mixed.

Common Criticisms:
Negative sentiment is stronger and more consistent across third-party sources. Trustpilot reviews for related UGG sites are poor, with ratings of 1.7/5 from 88 reviews for uggoriginals.com.au, 1.4/5 from 296 reviews for uggaustralia.com, and 1.5/5 from 577 reviews for ugg.co.uk. Reviewers complain about weak product quality, boots falling apart, and bad customer service. Independent ethical guides also raise concerns. The Good Shopping Guide says Ugg has weak animal welfare performance and notes criticism over shearling use and possible links to labour issues in its supply chain. It also flags a deforestation risk linked to leather supply chains. The Commons Earth says the brand does not offer a take-back program and that its supply-chain auditing policy is unclear, which means some claims are not fully backed by public data.

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Original Ugg Boots Sustainability Actions

Local Australian manufacturing

The brand says it makes its boots in Australia, which it presents as a way to keep production closer to home and reduce transport emissions. It also says local production gives it more control over working conditions and the supply chain. The company describes its workshop as fully based in Australia and says it oversees its own manufacturing process.

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Uses repair and re-wear

The brand says it tries to extend the life of its boots instead of treating them as short-term fashion items. It offers a 12-month warranty, replaceable sheepskin innersoles, and repairs where possible. It also says it focuses on durable materials and quality control so customers can keep wearing the boots for longer and send less to landfill.

Recycled and biodegradable packaging

The brand says its packaging is recycled and/or biodegradable. It also says some protective bags are biodegradable, dust bags are reusable, and swing tags, thank-you cards, wrapping, and insert materials are made from recycled materials. These steps are meant to cut waste and reduce the impact of shipping and storage materials.

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Animal welfare sourcing

The brand says it sources sheepskin from Australian and New Zealand farms and that these farms follow animal welfare rules under state and federal law. It also says the sheepskin is a by-product of another industry, so it is using a material that might otherwise be wasted. This is part of its claim to source materials more responsibly.

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Uses some lower-impact materials

Third-party sources say the brand uses some lower-impact materials, including recycled materials, organic and recycled cotton, 100% recycled polyester fibres, sugarcane EVA, and repurposed wool. The Commons Earth also says some animal hides are LWG-certified, meaning they come from Leather Working Group-certified tanneries that are checked for environmental practices.

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Original Ugg Boots Sustainability Commitments

2025

Cut hazardous chemicals

Good On You says the brand has set a target to eliminate hazardous chemicals after 2025 and is currently on track. Hazardous chemicals are substances that can harm workers, water, or ecosystems if they are not managed well.

2030

Reduce greenhouse gases

Good On You says the brand has set a science-based target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in both its direct operations and its supply chain. A science-based target is a climate goal set using methods that aim to match what climate science says is needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Has Original Ugg Boots published a sustainability report?

Confidence: Moderate. As of July 2026, a brand-level sustainability report was not clearly found in the available material for Original Ugg Boots. Third-party sources do say the wider Deckers group publishes annual sustainability reporting and climate progress, but it is not clear how much of that applies directly to this brand. The brand’s own pages do describe materials, packaging, and repair steps, but that is not the same as a full public sustainability report. Consumers who want the full picture can ask the brand for its latest report or check the parent company’s reporting page.. Sources: The Commons Earth, Good On You - https://brands.thecommons.earth/brand-rating/374/ugg, https://directory.goodonyou.eco/brand/ugg

What is Original Ugg Boots' sustainability rating?

Confidence: High. As of July 2026, Good On You rates UGG as “It’s a start,” which is 3 out of 5 for planet, people, and animals. The Commons Earth gives the brand an “Acceptable” rating and says it has some better materials and repair options, but still has gaps in packaging and take-back programs. The Good Shopping Guide also gives Ugg a mid-range ethical score of 54/100. Taken together, these ratings suggest the brand has made some progress, but it is not seen as a leader.. Sources: Good On You, The Commons Earth, The Good Shopping Guide - https://directory.goodonyou.eco/brand/ugg, https://brands.thecommons.earth/brand-rating/374/ugg, https://thegoodshoppingguide.com/brand-directory/ugg/

What sustainability certifications does Original Ugg Boots have?

Confidence: Moderate. As of July 2026, the available material shows some certified inputs, but not a full brand-wide certification. The Commons Earth says some animal hides are LWG-certified, meaning they come from Leather Working Group-certified tanneries that are checked for environmental practices. It also says some materials have GOTS, GRS, RWS, and FSC certifications, which relate to organic textiles, recycled content, responsible wool, and responsible forestry. However, no full B Corp certification was found for the brand itself. Consumers can ask which products carry each certification.. Sources: The Commons Earth, B Lab U.S. & Canada - https://brands.thecommons.earth/brand-rating/374/ugg, https://usca.bcorporation.net/9-footwear-b-corps-with-sustainable-supply-chains-and-earth-friendly-materials/

What is Original Ugg Boots' carbon footprint?

Confidence: Moderate. As of July 2026, a brand-specific carbon footprint for Original Ugg Boots was not clearly published in the available material. Good On You says the brand has a science-based target to cut greenhouse gas emissions in its own operations and supply chain, but also says it is not on track. The Commons Earth says the parent company publicly reports emissions and had an estimated footprint of 1,193,459 tons of CO2e for FY2024, but it is not clear how much of that belongs to UGG alone. Consumers can ask for brand-level emissions data.. Sources: Good On You, The Commons Earth - https://directory.goodonyou.eco/brand/ugg, https://brands.thecommons.earth/brand-rating/374/ugg

Is Original Ugg Boots' packaging sustainable?

Confidence: Moderate. As of July 2026, the brand says its packaging is recycled and/or biodegradable. It also says some protective bags are biodegradable, dust bags are reusable, and several inserts and tags are made from recycled materials. That points to some effort to cut waste. However, The Commons Earth says it could not find clear public information on packaging materials at brand level, so the full picture is not fully verified by independent sources. Consumers who care about packaging can ask whether all shipping materials are recyclable or compostable.. Sources: UGG Since 1974, The Commons Earth - https://www.uggsince1974.com.au/pages/sustainable-ethical?srsltid=AfmBOoqWWlcVmNMlXw1Hi8T27dHYXpxPvLoSXc3dN3memL4Lm_xcnQ6y, https://brands.thecommons.earth/brand-rating/374/ugg

Is Original Ugg Boots ethical on labour and supply chain?

Confidence: Moderate. As of July 2026, the picture is mixed. The brand says its Australian team works under local health, safety, and working standards, and it says it oversees its own manufacturing. Good On You says the brand has a code of conduct, audits some of its supply chain, and has a worker grievance channel, but it also says there is no evidence of living wages across the supply chain. The Good Shopping Guide also raises human-rights concerns linked to a supplier in the wider UGG supply chain. Consumers should ask for supplier lists and audit details.. Sources: UGG Since 1974, Good On You, The Good Shopping Guide - https://www.uggsince1974.com.au/pages/sustainable-ethical?srsltid=AfmBOoqWWlcVmNMlXw1Hi8T27dHYXpxPvLoSXc3dN3memL4Lm_xcnQ6y, https://directory.goodonyou.eco/brand/ugg, https://thegoodshoppingguide.com/brand-directory/ugg/

What is Original Ugg Boots doing about sustainability?

Confidence: High. As of July 2026, Original Ugg Boots says it is using local Australian manufacturing, durable materials, repair services, replaceable innersoles, and recycled or biodegradable packaging. It also says it sources sheepskin from Australian and New Zealand farms and tries to use by-product materials. Independent sources add that the wider brand uses some lower-impact materials and has emissions targets, but they also note gaps in transparency, take-back programs, and animal welfare. So the brand is doing several things, but the overall sustainability picture is still mixed.. Sources: UGG Since 1974, Good On You, The Commons Earth - https://www.uggsince1974.com.au/pages/sustainable-ethical?srsltid=AfmBOoqWWlcVmNMlXw1Hi8T27dHYXpxPvLoSXc3dN3memL4Lm_xcnQ6y, https://directory.goodonyou.eco/brand/ugg, https://brands.thecommons.earth/brand-rating/374/ugg

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