The North Face Sustainability Commitments
2025
Remove single-use plastic packaging
The North Face has said it wants to eliminate single-use plastic packaging by 2025. It also says it is working to make packaging materials more recyclable. This is a future target, so it belongs in commitments rather than actions. The goal is to cut waste from shipping and product packaging.
2025
Use better main materials
The brand has set a goal for all primary materials, including polyester, cotton, and nylon, to be recycled, responsibly sourced, or regeneratively grown by 2025 for apparel. A separate review says this target also applies to footwear and equipment by 2030. Regenerative materials are grown in ways meant to help soil health and reduce harm.
2026
Expand renewable energy use
VF Corp, The North Face’s parent company, plans to expand renewable energy to 100% across owned or leased facilities by 2026. Renewable energy means power from sources like wind or solar instead of fossil fuels. This target sits at the parent-company level, but it affects the brand’s wider sustainability profile.
2030
Cut supply chain emissions
The North Face says it will help suppliers halve their Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030. Scope 1 means direct emissions from a company’s own operations, and Scope 2 means emissions from purchased electricity or energy. This target is part of the brand’s wider climate plan and is linked to VF Corp’s science-based targets.
