Arc'teryx is a Canadian manufacturer of technical apparel and outdoor equipment founded in 1989 and headquartered in North Vancouver.
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Arc'teryx has built credible climate infrastructure—SBTi targets, annual reporting, supplier tracking—but absolute emissions are rising, not falling. Critical gaps persist: no water data despite textile industry intensity, no nature footprint, missed packaging targets. A September 2025 Himalayan fireworks controversy caused documented environmental damage, exposing the gap between messaging and practice.
Arc'teryx Equipment scores 40/100 (Below expectations) on SINK's independent climate assessment, scored from public data only. Fees pay for the review, never the result. Last verified May 2026.
That places Arc'teryx Equipment joint 366th of 847 companies scored, and 25th of 41 in Apparel (Durable / Outdoor).
Where Arc'teryx Equipment sits among apparel (durable / outdoor) peers.
Among the 41 major apparel (durable / outdoor) brands we've scored, Arc'teryx Equipment sits 25th of 41.
Its three lowest-scoring questions, and what the evidence didn't show.
Arc'teryx has no TNFD-aligned disclosure, no quantified nature footprint, and no deforestation-free commitment.
Arc'teryx does not publicly quantify water consumption.
Company acknowledges total emissions have not peaked, expecting peak in 2025 and decline in 2026.
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Get in touch →Strongest on Targets & Commitments and Carbon Footprint — Operations (7/10, 6/10). Weakest on Nature & Biodiversity Impact and Water Impact (2/10, 2/10).
The 3 companies in the sector scoring nearest above Arc'teryx Equipment.
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See the breakdown →PUMA reports comprehensive climate data with third-party verification and achieved a 29% absolute emissions reduction from 2017.
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Arc'teryx is a Canadian manufacturer of technical apparel and outdoor equipment founded in 1989 and headquartered in North Vancouver. Known for premium jackets and climbing gear, the brand competes in the durable outdoor segment against Patagonia and The North Face. Parent company Amer Sports acquired it in 2017. Arc'teryx operates direct retail, supply chain partnerships across Asia, and reverse logistics via its ReBird program.
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