Allbirds scores 49/100 (Making progress) on SINK's independent climate assessment — scored from public data only, no company payment can change a number. Last verified May 2026.
That places Allbirds joint 161st of 809 companies scored, and joint 9th of 40 in Apparel (Durable / Outdoor).
Allbirds has built credible carbon footprint transparency—LCA-verified, product-labeled, methodologically open-sourced—but much of its reported absolute emissions decline stems from a 45% revenue collapse and store closures, not genuine decarbonization. Water and biodiversity management remain largely unquantified. Legal wins against greenwashing claims mask ongoing academic criticism of methodology.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain (7/10, 7/10). Weakest on Water Impact and Resource Use & Waste (3/10, 5/10).
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Where Allbirds sits among apparel (durable / outdoor) peers.
Among the 40 major apparel (durable / outdoor) brands we've scored, Allbirds is tied =9th of 40, with 1 other.
Score history begins 8 February 2026.
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Allbirds is a San Francisco-based footwear and apparel company founded in 2014, known for wool and sustainable material shoes. It operates direct-to-consumer and wholesale channels and achieved B Corp certification. The company is undergoing acquisition and faced significant financial challenges in 2023–2024.
Pioneer in transparent climate reporting and regenerative supply chains, industry-setting benchmark for footwear and apparel
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