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Our Impact

Our Impact

Shoes shouldn’t cost the earth.
The industry has a long way to go, and so do we. We’re committed to pushing boundaries, learning and doing everything we can to tread lighter. Walk with us as we work to create the least impactful shoe possible.

Logo Certified BCorp

Our Impact

Our Pillars

Our pillars define what matters most to us. They guide every decision we make - from design and materials, to the way we do business and our impact on the world.

Our Materials

Innovative Materials

Our shoes are made to last, but their impact shouldn’t. That’s why we’re rethinking materials - partnering with innovators to explore alternatives that reduce waste and environmental harm while ensuring the quality and
comfort you expect.

Crafted with Care

Crafted With Care

Ensuring living wages and safe conditions for the makers of our shoes is a priority. Through third-party audits and long-term partnerships, we’re working towards lasting change.

Giving Back

Giving Back

Great shoes are just the start - making a real difference
is what drives us. We partner with community-led organisations empowering First Nations communities
and working to end world hunger.

Our Planet & Product

We act as stewards of the planet, choosing better options because climate action can’t wait.
We create shoes people love, designed for fit, durability and impact — and if the right material
doesn’t exist, we find the innovators creating it.

Mindfully Designed

Our Materials

Our Materials

Materials are a part of every shoe at Bared. We recognise their selection is a key opportunity to influence our sustainability journey.

B Corp Certified

B Corp Certified

We’re using business as a force for good, as Australia’s first B Corp certified footwear label.

PLIANT™

PLIANT™

An outsole made with zero plastics, PLIANT™ is the world's first naturally cured, USDA certified, 100% biobased outsole.

B.plantfoam™

B.plantfoam™

Crafted from 72% plant-based materials, the production of B.Plantfoam™ produce 70% less CO2 emissions than traditional plastic footbeds.

Leather Working Group

Leather

We source responsible leathers from around the world and are a member of the Leather Working Group.

Greenfleet

Greenfleet

We partner with Greenfleet to offset our carbon emissions and enable the regeneration of biodiverse forests throughout Australia and New Zealand.

Our People
Our People

Our vision is to build a business that empowers our team, leads with responsible sourcing and gives back through meaningful support of community-led organisations driving lasting impact.

Reducing Our Impact

The Hunger Project

The Hunger Project (THP)

We proudly partner with THP,
a non-profit organisation empowering communities facing hunger and poverty to reach self-reliance.

Supply Chain Mapping & Transparency

Supply Chain Mapping & Transparency

We’re on a journey to trace our supply chain down to the farm level.

Ensuring a Safe Workplace for Makers

Ensuring a Safe Workplace for Makers

At Bared, we're all about building strong relationships with our makers.

Living Wages

Living Wages

Every worker in our supply chain has the right to fair compensation, and we’re making sure they get what they deserve.

Children’s Ground

Children’s Ground

Supporting First Nations self-determination and promoting social and economic justice, through our partnership with Children’s Ground.

Modern Slavery

Modern Slavery

Assessing risks of modern slavery in our supply chain and taking action to mitigate them.


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