VR3 is the Vans commitment to sourcing 100% of our most used materials (cotton, leather, rubber and polyester) be 100% Regenerative, Responsibly Sourced Renewable, and/or recycled by 2030.
ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS MAKE UP AT LEAST 30% OF ALL PRODUCTS WITH THE VR3 CHECKERBOARD GLOBE LOGO:
Renewable: materials sourced from plants, animals, and microbes that can be replenished within a person’s lifetime using feedstocks and processing methods that follow proven sustainable practices with the intention of reducing potential impacts on people and planet.Regenerative: materials produced using agricultural practices that are intended to help promote biodiversity, enhance water cycles, improve soil health and/or sequester carbon.
Recycled: materials that have been reprocessed using inputs that were recovered or diverted from the waste stream.
*VF considers ‘Proven’ to encompass options with strong data vetted by internal teams, 3rd party certifications or LCA data, where applicable. VF responsible sourcing teams verify that all materials choices align with applicable standards and policies.