Biodiversity and ecosystems
Managing the impact of our business operations on biodiversity and ecosystems along the value chain is a key focus of our sustainability strategy. The usage of nature-derived materials and conventional agricultural practices leads, in severe cases, to land-use change and a reduction of biodiversity which can affect ecosystems and local communities, but also future availability of these materials. To address these impacts, we follow holistic frameworks such as SBTN’s science-based targets for nature and the Accountability Framework to guide our approach: assess, reduce, and restore. Our nature strategy is operationalized though our Biodiversity and Ecosystems Policy.
Targets
100%
third-party certified cotton(achieved since 2018) This target applies to all cotton sourced for adidas products.
100%
third-party certified wool(achieved since 2024) This target applies to all sheep wool sourced for adidas products.
Key metrics and actions
In 2025, we started rolling out our Biodiversity and Ecosystems Policy and continued to focus on the traceability of materials, material innovation, and collaboration to drive change in the industry.
- Advanced supply chain mapping for leather, natural rubber, and timber-derived materials
- Created awareness for suppliers on our sourcing practices and expectations
- Formalized guidance on sourcing man-made cellulosic fibers and cotton
- Collected country of origin information for cotton based on supplier self-declaration and continued to steer our cotton portfolio toward a verified country of origin for all cotton sourced
- Continuously scouted and piloted material solutions
- Collaborated with industry organizations such as Textile Exchange, Better Cotton Initiative, and Leather Working Group to create industry standards that help reduce the impact of raw materials on biodiversity and enhance transparency in the supply chain