Canada Goose Links Circularity to Supplier Sourcing Plans

Canada Goose has published its FY26 Impact Report, setting out how the luxury apparel company is managing waste, emissions and supplier oversight across its manufacturing base.

For procurement and supply chain teams, the report could offer a reference point for how sourcing decisions, supplier data and reverse logistics can sit within one sustainability strategy.

According to Canada Goose, the company has reduced its market-based Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% against a 2019 baseline.

The report also sets out progress against Science Based Targets initiative-approved climate targets and confirms that all post-consumer global warranty waste was diverted from landfill in FY26.

Circularity in manufacturing 

Canada Goose says the majority of its products continue to be manufactured in Canada, which the company links to greater oversight of production and material sourcing.

This approach supports product design intended for longevity, including durable construction, repair services and resale schemes that keep garments in circulation for longer.

Alongside its warranty programme, the Canada Goose Generations resale platform allows used products to be authenticated, restored and resold. More than 19,000 garments were traded through the platform during FY26.

Since 2020, the company has diverted more than 90,000lbs of end-of-life products from landfill through its reverse logistics partnership with Debrand, prioritising reuse and recycling ahead of disposal.

Dani Reiss, Chairman and CEO of Canada Goose, ties the approach to long-term business planning: "At Canada Goose, we're building something that will last and sustainability is fundamental to that ambition.

"It shapes how we operate, the choices we make, and the standards we hold ourselves to. The same discipline, long-term thinking, and accountability that drive our business ensure that we're doing our part to protect the planet."

Waste audits across Canadian manufacturing sites have identified textile offcuts from fabric cutting as the largest source of waste. This has prompted the company to pilot manufacturing process changes aimed at reducing waste at source, an area procurement teams handling supplier waste streams could watch closely.

Supplier traceability push

Improving transparency across suppliers remains central to Canada Goose's sourcing strategy, according to the company's FY26 report.

The company manufactures most of its products internally and sources the majority of materials directly, which it says gives greater visibility over where products originate and how they are produced.

During FY26, Canada Goose worked with suppliers to map upstream supply chains beyond Tier 2, increasing visibility into material origins while identifying data gaps that require further verification.

Jeff Fitzpatrick, Head of Sustainability at Canada Goose, says the report shows how supplier data is feeding into sourcing decisions: "Our latest Impact Report reflects both the progress we have made and how our approach to sustainability is evolving," he told Sustainability Magazine.

"We have stronger data, deeper insight into our products and value chain, and a clearer understanding of where our actions can have the greatest impact.

"Going forward, we are translating that knowledge into practical decisions across climate action, responsible sourcing, nature, circularity and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) disclosure and reporting.

"Our goal is to reduce our environmental footprint, strengthen our operations and supply chain and build a more resilient business for the long term."

Canada Goose says these improvements could support forced labour risk screening, preparations for future country-of-origin reporting requirements and more complete Scope 3 emissions reporting, all areas of interest to procurement and compliance teams.

According to Canada Goose, Preferred Fibres and Materials accounted for 91% of materials used in Canadian manufacturing during FY26. All down purchased was certified to the Responsible Down Standard and all wool suppliers signed the company's Non-Mulesed Wool Self-Declaration.

The company is also expanding its use of certified materials and recyclable packaging while strengthening supplier engagement through its traceability platform and social compliance programme.

Emissions in the supply chain

Canada Goose is using its manufacturing footprint to reduce operational emissions as part of its wider climate strategy.

The company has invested more than C$7m (US$4.96m) to electrify heating systems across its Canadian manufacturing facilities, replacing natural gas equipment with electric heat pumps powered by lower-carbon electricity grids in Ontario and Manitoba.

At one manufacturing site, heat generated by production machinery is now recovered to warm the facility. This has reduced natural gas use and cut Scope 1 emissions at that location by 60%.

Masai Ujiri, Dallas Mavericks Team President and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Advocate, says the report could point to wider responsibilities for businesses working with suppliers and communities: "The UN Sustainable Development Goals remind us that businesses have a real responsibility to help build a stronger, more inclusive future for the next generation.

"It's encouraging to see Canada Goose align their sustainability journey with this intent, recognising that protecting the planet and creating social opportunity must go hand in hand."

To better understand emissions across its value chain, Canada Goose completed life cycle assessments for every product manufactured during FY26, covering raw material sourcing through manufacturing and global distribution.

Supplier collaboration has also expanded the collection of primary emissions data. According to Canada Goose, logistics providers now represent 65% primary data coverage for transportation-related Scope 3 emissions, a figure that could matter to procurement teams managing freight contracts.

Sourcing risk and nature

Alongside manufacturing and sourcing plans, Canada Goose is strengthening its approach to the natural environments its supply chain depends on.

The company says nature stewardship begins with responsible material sourcing and extends across supplier practices, including the management of chemicals and packaging.

During FY26, 96% of leather purchased for offshore products was certified by the Leather Working Group. According to Canada Goose, 89% of materials were Bluesign approved and 98% were OEKO-TEX approved.

Canada Goose is also using supplier partnerships and environmental data to build understanding of biodiversity, water and ecosystem impacts linked to its priority materials and sourcing regions.

Alongside these operational initiatives, the company has contributed nearly C$8m (US$5.67m) to Polar Bears International since 2007, supporting conservation research, climate education and Arctic habitat protection.

Looking ahead, Canada Goose plans to develop strategies addressing nature-related risks identified through its ESG assessments, while continuing partnerships focused on ecosystems connected to its supply chain.