Global Warming

Global Warming

We believe that human activity is changing our climate.
We intend to do something about it.

Record high and low temperatures. Record rainfall and severe storms worldwide. As global temperatures warm due to climate change, the number of extreme weather events may increase. We've all been part of the cause. We can all be part of the solution. Here’s what we’re doing:

Reducing our emissions

Reducing our emissions to achieve carbon neutrality for Timberland owned and operated facilities and employee travel

Our five-step plan:
  1. Verify our greenhouse gas inventory by a third party
  2. Reduce energy demand through improved efficiencies
  3. Purchase whatever clean, renewable energy we can
  4. Generate our own renewable energy on-site when we can’t purchase clean energy
  5. Purchase renewable energy credits to offset emissions and help develop renewable energy projects
We hope that the combination of these five actions will help us achieve our ultimate goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2010.



Investing in renewable energy Investing in renewable energy
A 400kW solar power system provides approximately 60% of the power our Ontario, CA distribution center needs to operate. Our distribution center in Enscede, Holland uses 100% renewable energy. And our corporate headquarters and Dominican Republic factories have solar and wind power installations. We’re constantly looking for ways to reduce our impact on the environment by using cleaner energy.
Conserving forest resources Conserving forest resources
Last year, we converted all of our footwear packaging to 100% post-consumer recycled boxes and soy inks. A few shoe boxes aren’t going to change the world. But it’s a step in the right direction.
Planting trees Planting trees to preserve the outdoors
Since 2001, we’ve planted about 600,000 trees around the world. We hope our efforts not only improve air quality, but help preserve the outdoors we love.
Responsible Materials Making more products from responsible materials
In more and more of the products we make, we use reduced impact manufacturing processes, as well as recycled and renewable materials, to minimise our environmental impact. The list is growing every season, and includes: organic cotton, linen and hemp; recycled wool and bamboo rayon; and Green Rubber™ outsoles made of recycled tyres.
Good News For All

Our efforts to reduce our impact on global warming are making headlines.

The New York Times

Friends of Nature?
Let’s See Those Shoes. When thinking about their contribution to global warming, concerned citizens might consider...

The New York TimesRead the full NY Times article


5 Easy Things You Can Do

1. Walk, bike, carpool or take public transport more often.

2. Purchase clean renewable energy.
For more information on clean wind power, visit:
newwindenergy.com

3. Adjust your thermostat down two degrees in winter and up two degrees in summer.

4. Use less hot water for washing your clothes - and your body.

5. Convert to compact fluorescent light bulbs.


Read more about our progress and challenges ahead in Timberland’s Climate Strategy.



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