Sustainability
& social responsibility.
For 25 years, BOA® and our partners have collectively “dialed in” over 275 million consumers, delivering a superior fit and proven performance advantages for elite athletes and workers. Our 2026 Impact Report reflects BOA®’s deep commitment to inspiring and enabling peak performance—rooted in being good stewards of our planet and operating with trust, care, and respect for our employees, partners, and the community.
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Words from our ceo.
SUSTAINABILITY.
DOING MORE WITH LESS IMPACT ON THE EARTH.
BOA® started its formal sustainability journey in 2018, when we set forth to simply do more with less impact on our precious planet. In the eight years of our journey, we have made solid progress, reducing our material carbon footprint by over 50% (per system). This has been achieved through the following key initiatives.
BOA® reduced virgin plastic usage by 58%, avoiding the use of more than 3,100 tonnes of virgin plastic and reducing overall plastic usage by 38% since 2018. This was done through a combination of dramatically reducing production waste through recycling and manufacturing efficiencies, as well as improving the design and engineering of new product platforms.
99% of BOA® products and packaging now utilize recycled or renewably sourced plastics, up from 0% in 2018. Today, more than 46% of our total plastic materials are recycled or renewable, with a goal of reaching 100% by 2035.
BOA®’s use of energy from renewable sources has increased from 29% in 2021 to 44% in 2025. We are currently in the process of assessing long-term goals in partnership with our key supply partners.
We are pleased with our progress, but not satisfied, as we are still early in our journey to do more with less impact on this precious planet.
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.
GLOBAL, INCLUSIVE, CARING.
BOA®’s values are rooted in building a globally inclusive team that trusts and cares for one another, our partners, the community, and the environment. These values come to life through our commitment to improving the lives of everyone in our ecosystem.
EMPLOYEES – We create a caring and inclusive environment through health and wellness programs, educational opportunities, and community engagement initiatives. This is reflected in the high percentage of employees who believe BOA® is an inclusive company, as well as the strong participation of BOA® employees volunteering in their communities.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS – We partner with more than 12 community organizations worldwide to help create pathways to a better life through education, career opportunities, and access to the outdoors. Over the last five years, these partnerships have helped inspire and enable more than 15,000 individuals.
SUPPLY PARTNERS – We work closely with our Tier 1 Supply Partners to support the health, well-being, and fair pay and benefits of their employees. This partnership has contributed to significant improvement in our annual third-party social responsibility audits, with 100% of facilities earning an A grade for the first time in 2025.
"Our investment within our global communities reflects our commitment to advancing access to the outdoors, education and careers, and preserving the places that keep us exploring in our backyard. This work is powered by the passion and values of our people, and progress is possible thanks to the collaborative partnerships we have with nonprofits and schools around the world."
- Elissa Banker Brown, BOA® Director of Community Development and Partnerships
"One of my most eye-opening experiences came during a tour of the BOA Technology facility. Once I saw how technology was embedded in every step of their design process, I was hooked. That visit completely changed how I viewed technology. It's not just ones and zeros; it's creativity with purpose. It's using innovation to solve real-world problems."
Denver Scholarship Foundation Scholar, United States
"From clearing and mowing trails to installing markings and signage, building steps and bridges, and transporting materials, BOA employees are gradually becoming experienced trail workers. The partnership with BOA has become an essential pillar of our trail work. Their commitment has been truly outstanding."
Manfred Hisch, President Alpine Club Mondsee, Austria
"This initiative is fantastic—it's a great experience for both the school and the students. We can really tell how much thought and care you've put into it, and how committed you are. It speaks volumes about your sense of social responsibility. The fact that you've kept this going for so many years means a lot to us, and we're truly grateful."
Industrial Park School, Greater China
We are a global team with offices in Denver, Austria, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Vietnam, and China. In addition to protecting our community and the environment, we have a strict social compliance program that protects the health and safety of our employees in all of our offices, including our factories and suppliers.
We are committed to fair and safe working conditions, and environmental responsibility.