Veja is a French sneaker brand founded in 2005, headquartered in Paris.
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Veja has built genuine sustainability credentials in sourcing—Amazonian rubber, organic cotton, and responsible leather—with B Corp certification and a clean controversy record. But the company is hiding behind 2021 emissions data while revenue quadrupled to €280M; it has no reduction targets, no updated footprint, and no credible trajectory. Growth without targets is greenwashing by omission.
Veja scores 49/100 (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 Veja joint 169th of 847 companies scored, and joint 9th of 41 in Apparel (Durable / Outdoor).
Where Veja sits among apparel (durable / outdoor) peers.
Among the 41 major apparel (durable / outdoor) brands we've scored, Veja is tied =9th of 41, with 1 other.
Its three lowest-scoring questions, and what the evidence didn't show.
No emissions data published since 2021.
Veja has no SBTi commitments or validated science-based targets.
States organic cotton production optimizes water cycle without chemicals.
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Get in touch →Strongest on Controversies & Red Flags and Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain (9/10, 7/10). Weakest on Emissions Trajectory and Targets & Commitments (2/10, 2/10).
The 3 companies in the sector scoring nearest above Veja.
Reformation claims sustainability leadership but operates a fast-fashion growth model—14 to 53 stores since PE acquisition in 2019—driving absolute emissions up 24.5% year-on-year despite third-party verification.
See the breakdown →Finisterre demonstrates genuine sustainability commitment backed by B Corp certification and SBTi targets, with strong circular economy programmes and ocean advocacy.
See the breakdown →Patagonia has embedded environmental mission into its ownership structure and publishes comprehensive annual disclosure, but absolute emissions are climbing 25% above 2017 baseline.
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Veja is a French sneaker brand founded in 2005, headquartered in Paris. It positions itself as a sustainable alternative in premium casual footwear, emphasizing transparent supply chains, ethical labour practices, and environmental sourcing. Annual revenue is approximately €280M with 500+ employees.
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