What: 85% of On Running brand is now made of recycled polyester, with the goal of reaching 100% by 2024.

Why it is important: They are also on the way of addressing 55% of their Scope 3 emissions, while keeping on growing.

Swiss athletic brand On is making strides in sustainability by increasing its use of recycled polyester in products to 85% last year, with the goal of reaching 100% recycled polyester and polyamide by 2024. On has also reduced its CO2eq emissions per unit of value added by 12% compared to 2019. The brand aims to achieve a 46% absolute reduction in its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions and a 55% economic intensity reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030. Although it's slightly behind on its Scope 3 emissions target, On is making significant progress by using more recycled materials in its products. Additionally, 30% of materials used by On in 2022 were fossil-free, and 64% of materials used in apparel and accessories were fossil-free.

The brand also operates sustainability initiatives such as a subscription-based circularity program and a re-commerce program. Despite its sustainability efforts, On reported record quarterly growth in net sales.

On running shoes is taking leaps towards sustainability