Sperry SUSTAINABILITY ROAD MAP

Collaborated with a cross-functional team to create a sustainability platform and yearly goals. Reduced Sperry’s water usage in leather manufacturing. From 2018 through 2022, Sperry and our partners saved 98 million gallons of water in our manufacturing processes. Our goals were to create better product, for a better planet, with no compromises. Our aim was to preserve the shoes' aesthetic integrity, fit, comfort and cost without compromising the appearance or feel.

SeaCycled™ Collection

To qualify, an upper had to be made of 50% or more recycled material. Each season, we increased the percentage of the line composed of recycled cotton and recycled poly. Upper materials, laces, linings and internal components were all swapped out for recycled versions.

Life stream leather

Lite leather, sourced from Gold or Silver-rated tanneries known for their sustainability practices. We implemented a “match to swatch” process aimed at optimizing color usage across our products, ensuring consistency in our core colors and significantly reducing sample waste. This initiative not only streamlined our production but also reinforced our commitment to environmental responsibility throughout our supply chain.

Biovative Materials

Natural materials like cork, organic cotton, and hemp were used. We actively researched and tested future opportunities with innovative materials such as Bloom, pineapple and mushroom leather.