CONTENTS 23
A Letter from Allison
About Red Wing Shoe Company
CSR Strategy
Caring for People
Investing in the Work
Designing for Decades
Reducing Our Footprint
Appendix
DESIGNING FOR DECADES
CIRCULARITY & REPAIR We use sustainable materials and implement circular solutions that extend the life of our footwear and reduce waste while safeguarding their quality. Since 1985, we have repaired over 1.26 million pairs of shoes through our in-house repair program, enhancing their durability and helping to keep them out of landfills. As part of our commitment to circularity, we also support cobblers globally by providing components for repairs. SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS FOR FOOTWEAR We are actively incorporating recycled and natural materials into our products, setting new standards for eco- friendly work footwear and advancing green innovation in our product offerings. Integrating materials from top- selling sustainable styles—such as Setter 50, Apex, and EcoLite—into more of our footwear families expands the reach of our environmentally responsible designs.
RESPONSIBLE TEXTILES & GARMENTS Our fabrics meet OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 , and the textiles and manufactured goods from our workwear partners are OEKO-TEX® Made in Green certified. They also follow the Better Cotton Standard System—guaranteeing that all cotton-based fabrics used in Red Wing Shoe Company’s workwear are responsibly sourced—and hold Sustainable Textile Production certification, adhering to ethical and environmentally friendly textile manufacturing practices.
Durability and sustainability go hand in hand. With innovations in recycled and natural materials, we’re introducing eco-friendly products that uphold the durability our customers rely on while reducing our environmental footprint.
BRELITE AR HIGH-PERFORMANCE, LOW-IMPACT
Brelite AR, a key material in our workwear, is mostly derived from LENZING™ FR fibers, an innovative, inherently flame-resistant plant-based fiber sourced from FSC® and PEFC-certified forests. These fibers are produced with high resource efficiency, which helps reduce carbon emissions and water consumption significantly compared to cotton or synthetic alternatives. Lenzing manages the entire fiber production process in-house—from sourcing the raw materials to creating the final product. This reduces environmental impact by using renewable energy, minimizing waste, and securing responsible sourcing through initiatives like the CanopyStyle Initiative , which protects ancient and endangered forests.
KRISTIN HAMILTON Senior Director of Global Product Creation
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