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Under Armour Sustainability Actions

Published FY2023 impact report

Under Armour published its FY2023 Sustainability & Impact Report in September 2023. The report says the company tracks progress across 23 goals linked to products, operations, and social impact. It also says the brand uses three pillars for its strategy: Products, Home Field, and Team. The report gives updates on material use, energy, water, supply chain checks, and community work. It also includes reporting tables based on GRI (Global Reporting Initiative, a common reporting framework) and SASB (industry-specific sustainability standards).

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Set climate targets

In 2021, Under Armour announced climate goals to cut absolute scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030 from a 2018 base year. Scope 1 means direct emissions from its own operations, scope 2 means emissions from purchased energy, and scope 3 means other indirect emissions across the value chain. The company also set a goal to use 100% renewable electricity in owned and operated facilities by 2030, with an interim target of 80% by 2025, and to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

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Expanded renewable electricity plan

Under Armour said it joined RE100, a group of companies that commit to using renewable electricity, when it announced its 2030 electricity target. It also linked the target to the Science Based Targets initiative, or SBTi, which checks whether company climate targets match climate science. The company said it would keep updating progress and look for more climate partners. This shows a formal plan to shift its owned and operated facilities toward cleaner power over time.

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Improved product materials

The FY2023 report says Under Armour is using about 10% recycled polyester in apparel and accessories. It also says the company launched a standard process at its Maryland distribution center to stop damaged or defective products from going to landfill. The brand added take-back pilot programs in some stores, which let customers return items for reuse or recycling trials. It also said it is testing ways to reduce reliance on elastane and is using circular design ideas, which means designing products with reuse and longer life in mind.

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Reduced some chemical impacts

Under Armour reported progress on chemical-related goals in its Home Field work. It said fluorine-free durable water repellent, or DWR, was used in nearly 67% of applicable yardage, and biocide-free odor management technology was used in 43% of applicable yardage. DWR is a coating that helps fabric repel water. The company also said it reduced solvent use in footwear by 30% and traced 100% of cotton purchased for use in its products. These steps point to efforts to lower chemical use and improve material tracking.

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Strengthened supply chain checks

Under Armour said it launched pilot programs to give workers in its supply chain more protection and support. It also said it uses a mixed audit approach and carried out regular factory assessments at 94% of Tier 1 suppliers. Tier 1 suppliers are the factories that make finished products. The company also said it works with the Fair Labor Association and uses a Supplier Code of Conduct and reporting process for potential misconduct. These actions suggest more oversight of labor conditions, though they do not prove that all risks are removed.

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Community and youth programs

The company said its community work reached an estimated 152,000 young people through sports access programs. It also reported 42% female representation in director-level and above roles. Under Armour’s reporting links these efforts to its values around equality and support for athletes. The brand also highlighted volunteer work in Baltimore and other community projects. These actions sit more in the social side of ESG, focusing on access, inclusion, and local impact.

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Worked with FLA on labor oversight

Under Armour said it participates as a Fair Labor Association, or FLA, affiliate and uses the FLA’s Safeguard Mechanism to respond to possible supply chain incidents. The company also said it engages civil society groups and union representatives in key sourcing regions. The FLA is a labor-focused group that checks company practices and helps improve worker protections. This shows the brand has some external labor oversight in place, not just internal policies.

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Launched regenerative product capsules

Under Armour announced regenerative apparel and footwear capsules with UNLESS, a partner brand focused on circular design. The company described these products as part of a move to rethink how sportswear is designed, worn, and returned to the earth. Regenerative in this context means trying to reduce harm and support more circular material use. These launches show product experimentation, although the source does not give full details on scale or impact.

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