New Era Cap manufactures and sells branded headwear, including caps and beanies, operating globally with production facilities across China, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Taiwan and Haiti.
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New Era Cap publishes no emissions data, no renewable energy commitment, and no science-based targets across a $2 billion post-acquisition global supply chain spanning 16 countries. Operations and supply chain carbon footprints remain unreported. The company discloses operational waste minimisation and recycled materials use but lacks measurable circular targets or water monitoring.
New Era Cap scores 18/100 (Significant gaps) on SINK's independent climate assessment, scored from public data only. Fees pay for the review, never the result. Last verified August 2026.
That places New Era Cap joint 820th of 847 companies scored, and 41st of 41 in Apparel (Durable / Outdoor).
New Era Cap sits at the bottom of the apparel (durable / outdoor) pack.
Among the 41 major apparel (durable / outdoor) brands we've scored, New Era Cap sits 41st of 41.
Its three lowest-scoring questions, and what the evidence didn't show.
No operational emissions figures disclosed.
No supply chain emissions disclosed.
No base year, time-series reporting or third-party verification.
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See the breakdown →New Era Cap's score has moved from 17 to 18 across 2 recorded reviews, up 1 point.
Rescore 17→18 (promote-refresh, frozen base 30)
Initial score 17 (score-company publish)
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New Era Cap manufactures and sells branded headwear, including caps and beanies, operating globally with production facilities across China, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Taiwan and Haiti. Founded in 1920 and headquartered in Buffalo, New York, the company employed approximately 1,700 staff before its August 2024 acquisition by Fanatics, combining to form a ~$2 billion revenue entity serving sports, lifestyle and retail markets.
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