Veja makes casual sneakers, running, and other athletic shoes. They’ve invested in research and new technologies to produce shoes in a way that helps fight “the 99% issue;” 99% of the world’s running shoes are made of 99% petroleum and they are actively changing it.
Veja
Veja makes casual sneakers, running, and other athletic shoes. They’ve invested in research and new technologies to produce shoes in a way that helps fight “the 99% issue;” 99% of the world’s running shoes are made of 99% petroleum and they are actively changing it.
Transparency
- Veja discloses their factory location in Brazil as well as a map disclosing the locations and other various steps along the supply chain.
- Veja’s factories abide by the International Labor Organization’s standards to protect human and labor rights.
- The brand is making sincere efforts to increase the traceability of its leather supply chain. They are also committed to improve the traceability of the cotton used in its vegan leather alternative.
Fair Labor
- Veja ensures a fair living wage with their Supplier Code of Conduct and by buying materials directly from producers, cutting out the “middleman.”
- Veja audits its factories annually and provides suppliers with a corrective action plan.
- Veja’s workers have retirement plans and pension funds. Both Brazil and Portugal have free healthcare. Their audit report shows that workers in at least one of Veja’s factories have education benefits and employer-provided pharmaceutical and dental care.
- Veja can improve their Fair Labor score by implementing well-being programs at the community level.
Sustainably Made
- Veja is actively working to reduce carbon emissions from leather production and sequester carbon through regenerative agriculture.
- Veja discloses its Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions on their website.
- Veja has an extensive (76-page) Restricted Substances List and showcases efforts to use entirely chromium-free leather in its products.
- Veja uses 100% fair trade and certified organic cotton in its products.
- Veja offers a shoe recycling service for old pairs of Veja shoes.
