Finisterre is a UK-based outdoor apparel brand founded in 2002, specialising in durable clothing and wetsuits for surfing and coastal living.
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Finisterre demonstrates genuine sustainability commitment backed by B Corp certification and SBTi targets, with strong circular economy programmes and ocean advocacy. Weaknesses: absolute emissions rising despite Scope 1&2 reductions, no quantified water footprint, and limited nature impact measurement despite significant supply chain biodiversity risks.
Finisterre scores 52/100 (Making progress) 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 Finisterre joint 105th of 847 companies scored, and joint 5th of 41 in Apparel (Durable / Outdoor).
Where Finisterre sits among apparel (durable / outdoor) peers.
Among the 41 major apparel (durable / outdoor) brands we've scored, Finisterre is tied =5th of 41, with 2 others.
Its three lowest-scoring questions, and what the evidence didn't show.
Scope 1&2 decreased 28% but Scope 3 growth outpaced this gain.
No quantified water footprint published and no specific reduction targets disclosed for a supply chain where textile dyeing and cotton growing carry significant water risk.
No formal TNFD disclosure or quantified nature footprint exists.
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Get in touch →Strongest on Controversies & Red Flags and Carbon Footprint — Operations (8/10, 7/10). Weakest on Emissions Trajectory and Water Impact (4/10, 4/10).
The 3 companies in the sector scoring nearest above Finisterre.
Burberry has cut operational emissions 94% and supply chain emissions 49%, exceeding targets early.
See the breakdown →Tentree has built legitimate supply chain transparency and planted 110+ million verified trees, but emissions reduction lags offsetting.
See the breakdown →PANGAIA demonstrates strong commitments and transparency—B Corp certified, SBTi-validated targets, comprehensive impact reporting—but the carbon reductions claimed rest partly on accounting methodology (spend-based Scope 3) rather than proven supply chain decarbonisation.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × Scale8 sources used in this assessment. All publicly available. Each row shows which of the ten questions it informed.
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Finisterre is a UK-based outdoor apparel brand founded in 2002, specialising in durable clothing and wetsuits for surfing and coastal living. With 158 employees and 12 manufacturing partners, it operates at the premium sustainable segment of the apparel market, positioning itself as a climate-conscious alternative to conventional outdoor brands.
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