Finisterre·Apparel (Durable / Outdoor)·St Agnes, United Kingdom·Founded 2002·Last verified 31 May 2026
52
out of 100
Making progressPending Review

Finisterre demonstrates genuine sustainability commitment backed by B Corp certification and SBTi targets, with strong circular economy programmes and ocean advocacy. Weaknesses: absolute emissions rising despite Scope 1&2 reductions, no quantified water footprint, and limited nature impact measurement despite significant supply chain biodiversity risks.

The calculation

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Same formula for every company. No curve. No private weighting.

SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × Scale
Industry base impact
Apparel (Durable / Outdoor) sector ceiling.
30 / 100
Performance score
Sum of the 10 rubric questions, scored 0–10 each.
62 / 100
Raw score
Weighted average before scale penalty.
(0.3 × 30) + (0.7 × 62) = 52.4
Scale penalty
Multiplier based on absolute emissions volume — physics-first.
× 1
Final score
Rounded. Making progress.
52 / 100
The ten questions

Where Finisterre is strong, and where it isn't.

Strongest on Controversies & Red Flags and Carbon Footprint — Operations (8/10, 7/10). Weakest on Water Impact and Emissions Trajectory (4/10, 4/10).

Where the evidence comes from

Every document used, listed.

8 sources used in this assessment. All publicly available. Each row shows which rubric questions it informed.

[1]Self-reported
Our Carbon Footprint
Ongoing
Q1Q2Q3Q4Q8
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[2]Third-party verified
Riding the Wave of Sustainability
Unknown
Q1Q4Q6Q8
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[3]Third-party verified
Finisterre Green or Greenwashing?
2025
Q2Q10
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[4]Self-reported
Ocean Partners
Ongoing
Q5Q10
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[5]Self-reported
Impact Report 2024: Our Materials
2024
Q5Q6
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[6]Third-party verified
Finisterre B Corp Profile
Ongoing
Q9
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[7]Third-party verified
Eco-Stylist: Ethical Brand Profile
Unknown
Q7Q9
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[8]Third-party verified
Sustainable Review: Brand Ratings
Unknown
Q7
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Finisterre in context

Where Finisterre sits among apparel (durable / outdoor) peers.

Among the 35 major apparel (durable / outdoor) brands we've scored, Finisterre is tied =5th of 35, with 3 others.

=5/35
Finisterre's rank
43
Industry average
23
Industry low
58
Industry high
How this score has moved

Finisterre's score over time.

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What's being contested

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About Finisterre

Finisterre is a UK-based outdoor apparel brand founded in 2002, specialising in durable clothing and wetsuits for surfing and coastal living. With 158 employees and 12 manufacturing partners, it operates at the premium sustainable segment of the apparel market, positioning itself as a climate-conscious alternative to conventional outdoor brands.

Founded
2002
Headquarters
St Agnes, United Kingdom
Employees
~158
Annual revenue
~£26.6M
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