Our Goals
Our Goals
Our Responsible Leadership targets hold us accountable so that our values are reflected in what we make and how we make it. We’ve set targets in the areas that represent our greatest risks and greatest opportunities to drive progress*.
Our Responsible Leadership targets hold us accountable so that our values are reflected in what we make and how we make it. We’ve set targets in the areas that represent our greatest risks and greatest opportunities to drive progress*.
*Warrior data is not included in New Balance goals or progress towards those goals.
Supply Chain/Human Rights
- By 2026, collect wage data, measure living wage progress, and publish results for all strategic footwear suppliers and select strategic apparel suppliers
- By 2027, 100% of workers in our Tier 1 supply chain will have access to a workplace engagement program
- By 2027, 100,000 women workers in our Tier 1 supply chain will participate in training and education programs for personal and career development
- By 2027, trace 50% of total material volume to the tier 2 supplier level*.
*Progress is tracked by percentage of material volume by footwear material spend, excluding MADE in USA and MADE in UK. Goal was revised to trace 50% of material volume by 2027 instead of 2026. New Balance Made in USA footwear contains a domestic value of 70% or more. Made in USA makes up a limited portion of New Balance’s U.S. sales.
Climate*
- By 2030, reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% from 2024**
- By 2030, source 100% renewable electricity for owned operations
*Scope 3 goal is under development.
**Our Scope 1 and 2 goal is revised and has a new base year of 2024.
Water/Chemistry
- By 2030, 95% of strategic Tier 2 wet process suppliers will achieve Foundational level, and 25% of those with direct discharge will meet Aspirational limits for conventional parameters and heavy metals*
- By 2030, 90% of input chemicals at strategic Tier 2 wet process suppliers meet ZDHC MRSL Level 3
*As defined in ZDHC Wastewater and Sludge Guidelines
Waste
- By 2030, divert 98% of footwear factory production waste from landfill
- By 2030, recycle at least 60% of footwear factory production waste.
Design and Development
- By 2030, source 100% preferred polyester, with 25% recycled fibers derived from textile waste
- By 2030, source 100% preferred cotton, with 25% being certified and traceable
- By 2030, source 100% preferred leather
For details on our progress against these goals, click here to read the full Sustainability and Impact Report 2025.
Sustainable Development Goals
The United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a framework that can help organizations address the world’s most pressing social and environmental needs. Although we contribute to many SDGs, we focus on those where we can have the greatest positive impact. Click on the icons below to read more about our work.
