Who We Are – About Arc’teryx
Chapter 05: Sustainability
WHAT IS NEXT FOR US?
How do we continue to build gear while simultaneously protecting our backyard? Extreme durability and responsible resourcing can dramatically reduce our environmental impact.
Our philosophy is guided by the belief that durability is the strongest path to sustainability.
We start with a meticulous and mindful design process. Over decades of innovation, we have developed a toolkit to deliver durability and improve our environmental impacts.
Manufacturing high performance outdoor gear is still a challenge for the environment. Why?
Because manufacturing today is based on a linear economy model with impacts across all stages of the product life cycle. Each stage has multiple challenges that impact our environment:
Energy Use
Global supply chains require large amounts of electricity and extensive transportation.
Waste
High-performance materials are often not recyclable.
Water Pollution
Making high-performance materials creates water pollution.
Climate Change
Emissions generated in manufacturing contribute to global warming.
Vision for the future
Design for a circular economy
Ultimately, we want to move from a linear production model to a circular economy. All materials and products are resources to be used in a repeated loop, rather than disposed.
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a methodology that rigorously and objectively measures the impacts associated with designing, producing and using goods and services.
The Alpha SV Life Cycle Assessment evaluated 18 environmental impacts across all 8 lifecycle steps.
Select a lifecycle step of the Alpha SV Jacket:
Analyzing each category in a LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) helps us understand exactly how our supply chain impacts the environment. The climate change category measures a carbon emissions footprint.
Sustainability: The Long Run
Arc'teryx's long-term thinking on environmental stewardship, responsible manufacturing and community engagement.
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