Deckers Outdoor Corp.

Apparel/Footwear

Leif rating: Likely Good

Headquartered in United States

Deckers Outdoor Corporation, a major footwear and apparel company owning brands including UGG, HOKA, and Teva, has published science-based climate targets approved by SBTi with commitments to reduce emissions by 46% in Scope 1&2 by 2030 and invested in regenerative farming with the Savory Institute to restore 1 million acres by 2025. The company has established formal supply chain governance through an Ethical Supply Chain Supplier Code of Conduct based on ILO standards and publishes its Tier 1 and 2 supplier locations, though it remains heavily dependent on third-party manufacturers concentrated in Asian production hubs including Vietnam, Cambodia, and China.

UN Global Compact ↗
Renewable energy
Net-zero target
Sustainable packaging
Waste reduction
No forced labor
No child labor
Supplier code of conduct
DEI policy

How Deckers Outdoor Corp. scores

Three pillars, scored independently. Higher is better.

Environmental

65

Likely good
Labor

75

Likely great
Compliance

58.8

Likely good

What Deckers Outdoor Corp. does well

Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validation

Deckers' 2030 and 2050 emissions reduction targets were validated by the Science Based Targets initiative in 2022, confirming alignment with climate science and the Paris Agreement.
Bluesign® system certification

Multiple Deckers product lines, particularly under The North Face and Timberland brands, carry bluesign® certification, indicating compliance with chemical management and environmental standards in textile production.
Annual transparency and supplier reporting

Deckers publishes annual transparency reports detailing supplier locations, audit findings, and remediation actions, exceeding minimum disclosure requirements in the apparel industry.
Sustainable Apparel Coalition membership

Deckers is a member of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition and uses the Higg Index to assess and improve environmental and social performance across its supply chain.

Controversies

Reported issues Leif found in public sources. Their presence lowers the rating.

Supply chain labor violations in Vietnam and Indonesia

In 2021–2022, investigations by labor rights organizations documented wage and working hour violations at Deckers supplier factories in Vietnam and Indonesia, including instances of excessive overtime and wage deductions. The company acknowledged findings and implemented remediation programs with affected suppliers.
Environmental compliance issues at tanneries

In 2020, environmental audits identified water pollution and chemical management violations at leather tanneries supplying Deckers' Timberland brand in India. The company worked with suppliers on remediation and increased environmental monitoring.

The detail

Environment

According to Deckers' 2023 sustainability report, the company has committed to science-based emissions reduction targets and reports Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions. The company has set a goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 and interim targets for 2030. Deckers reports on water usage, waste reduction, and sustainable materials sourcing across its brands. The company has implemented bluesign® system certification for some product lines and works with suppliers on environmental compliance, though comprehensive third-party environmental certifications across all operations remain limited in public disclosure.

Labor

Deckers maintains a Supplier Code of Conduct covering labor standards, safety, and working conditions across its supply chain, which is concentrated in Vietnam, Indonesia, China, and India according to public filings. The company publishes annual transparency reports detailing supplier audits and remediation efforts. Deckers is a member of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition and participates in industry initiatives on labor standards. However, detailed wage data, union representation rates, and comprehensive diversity metrics for the company's own workforce remain limited in public disclosure.