Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Frameworks reported on
SASB GRI
You don’t stand still, and neither do we. But one thing that has not changed since Under Armour (UA) was founded
with a single shirt 26 years ago is our purpose of empowering those who strive for more. It’s reflected in our core
values—to “Act Sustainably,” “Celebrate the Wins,” “Stand for Equality,” “Love Athletes” and “Fight on Together”—
which guide and inspire our actions every day and everywhere, both on and off the field.
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The SBTi Net-Zero Standard defines corporate net-zero as reducing scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions to zero 2021 SUSTAINABILITY & IMPACT REPORT
or to a residual level that is consistent with reaching net-zero emissions at the global or sector level in
eligible 1.5°C-aligned pathways; and neutralizing any residual emissions at the net-zero target year and
any GHG emissions released into the atmosphere thereafter.
OUR TEAM
— By the end of 2021, of our director lev- At the same time, we are committed to
el and above positions, 41% were filled increasing youth access to sport. We are
by women and 25% were filled investing in people and programs that
by underrepresented groups. harness the transformational power of
sport to support youth around the world
The well-being of the people who make who often encounter barriers that prevent
our products—whom we refer to as our their participation.
suppliers’ workers—is critical to our strat-
egy. Our efforts include engaging with our
suppliers to take appropriate actions to
progressively realize fair compensation for
their employees.
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58 Engaging with Stakeholders
OUR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
60 Teaming for Change
9 Products
63
11 Moving Toward a Circular Economy
OUR REPORT
12 Sourcing Raw Materials 64 Reporting Frameworks
17 Reducing Fiber Shedding 64 Report Scope
18 Using Industry Tools to Design Innovative, 65 What We Mean When We Say
More Sustainable Products
66 Disclaimer and Forward-Looking Statements
19 Managing Water & Chemicals
21 Minimizing Production Waste & Product Packaging
67 SASB Table
23 The Importance of Biodiversity
70 GRI Index
24 Home Field
25 Implementing Our Climate Action & Environmental 80 Additional Sustainability Performance Data
Sustainability Strategy
28 Our Real Estate Footprint
30
OUR TEAM
32 Our Teammates
33 Accelerating Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
& Engagement
37 Elevating the Teammate Experience
48 Our Communities
48 Empowering Our Communities
50 Volunteering
ABOUT UNDER ARMOUR
OUR HISTORY OPERATING GLOBALLY OUR SALES & DISTRIBUTION
Founded in 1996 by former University We develop, market and distribute We generate the majority of our sales
of Maryland football player Kevin Plank, performance apparel, footwear and through wholesale channels, such as
Under Armour (UA) is a leading inventor, accessories for men, women and children sporting-goods chains, independent
marketer and distributor of branded around the globe engineered to meet the and specialty retailers, department store
athletic performance apparel, footwear needs of athletes at all levels, from youth chains and partner-owned branded UA
and accessories. Designed to empower to professional leagues. retail stores in certain markets. In some
human performance, UA’s innovative countries where we don’t have direct
products and experiences are engineered sales operations, independent distributors
to make athletes better. or licensees sell our products. We also sell
directly to consumers via 422 company-
owned retail locations globally and our
online business.
$5.7B
In revenue
30
Office locations globally
375+
UA owned and operated
15K*
Teammates worldwide
brand and factory
houses globally
100+
Percent of 2021 total Percent of 2021 total
8%
15%
22%
15%
Countries globally 68% 67%
where UA is sold
Apparel Accessories North America Asia Pacific
OUR VALUES
Learn more about our story and our brand through this video.
Under Armour has an important role to play products that use sustainable materials
in solving the global challenges facing our designed for recyclability and more
company, industry and society. Addressing efficient production processes. As we
them will require a coordinated approach continue this important work, we remain
across communities, geographies and steadfast in our resolve to protect our
industries globally. That’s why our new teammates, communities and the workers
sustainability strategy—What’s Under in our supply chain.
Matters—focuses on steps UA can take
to help build a circular economy—one With our strategy in place, the next phase
that re-uses precious raw materials and of our journey has begun. I am inspired
thoughtfully considers how to reintroduce every day by the work our team is doing
materials into the supply chain to create to reach our ambitious targets while being
a more responsible, resilient and closed transparent about both our challenges
product cycle. and progress.
We are upholding our commitment to For the sake of our athletes, stakeholders
make athletes better while embracing our and planet, we will continue to rethink,
responsibility to reduce our environmental reinvent and reimagine our products and
footprint. We are doing this by focusing the way they are made. On behalf of Under
on performance-driven innovations and Armour, thank you for your continued
setting out to develop high-performing support of our brand and of our work to
achieve these ends.
Colin Browne
Interim President
& Chief Executive Officer
Under Armour, Inc.
SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY:
“WHAT’S UNDER MATTERS”
Sustainability Strategic Framework pillars
Products Home Field Team
We share these concerns and are com- While our strategy is clear, our future is not. Though we cannot fully control it, we can
mitted to being part of the solution. Our focus on what we do and how we do it, because What’s Under Matters.
sustainability strategic framework, shown
in the diagram to the right, contains our
public goals to address climate change, OUR GOALS
respond to material sustainability and Our Products, Home Field and Team Pillars collectively house 23 goals:
ESG issues, and meet our responsibilities
to our stakeholders. We are compelled
to understand our impact on, and deliver
sustainable value to, the world around us
while assessing impending risks and ex- PRODUCTS HOME FIELD TEAM
ploring opportunities as our world changes. Embrace material Protect the home we Champion our
innovations that will share, always striving teammates and
Our climate change and renewable enable less waste to leave our home empower suppliers’
energy strategies stem from our Act Sus- and more durability field better than workers through
tainably and Stand for Equality values. and set the stage for we found it. fairness, respect
Climate change has a disproportionate circular systems and inclusivity.
impact on Black, Indigenous and People by 2030.
of Color (BIPOC) communities and other
vulnerable populations.2 Our commitment
to sustainable development compels us KEY GOALS KEY GOALS KEY GOALS
Implement our sus- Use only recycled Develop chemistry
to safeguard current and future genera- tainability and circular polyester in apparel and and/or processes that
tions’ right to live on a clean planet. After principles targeting accessories, reaching at can enable a circular
all, access to sport can only occur if we product sold Fall/Winter least 35% by 2025. footwear program to be
2024, with at least 50% launched in market, at
have a habitable climate, with clean air, The uppers in our highest
of our products adhering scale, by 2030.
water and land and diverse and flourishing volume footwear series
to them by 2027.
will be made with at least Extend the life of at least
natural resources. Launch a roadmap to en- 50% recycled or bio- 75% of damaged and de-
sure recyclability for our based materials. fective products, as well
PIVOTING TO A CIRCULAR apparel and accessories as reduce manufacturing
Eliminate 75% of spandex
ECONOMY by 2030.
in all our products.
waste through repair and
recycling.
As we pursue these efforts, we must con- Implement a take-back
75% of fabric will be
tinue to innovate the way that we make pilot in one or more Reduce single-use
made of low-shed ma-
regions, expanding plastic brand product
our products. We are working to transition terials, as defined by in-
circularity solutions packaging by 75%, 50%
dustry leading guidance
from a linear manufacturing system, in globally by 2025. by 2023.
on fabric shedding that
which we make new products out of new we will work collectively
raw materials, to a circular manufacturing to shape.
system, in which we re-use materials from
existing products to deliver new, more
SUPPLY CHAIN TRANSPARENCY • SUPPLIER CODE OF CONDUCT
innovative versions of them. This ambition
HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT • EFFECTIVE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
is reflected in our goals to design and build EXTERNAL REPORTING
products out of materials that are, or can 2021 SUSTAINABILITY & IMPACT REPORT
be, recycled.
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EPA, EPA Report Shows Disproportionate Impacts of Climate Change on Socially Vulnerable Populations 2021 SUSTAINABILITY & IMPACT REPORT
in the United States, 2021.
SUSTAINABILITY MATERIALITY
ASSESSMENT
In 2021, we completed a sustainability materiality assessment aligned with the Global Reporting Initiative
(GRI)3 to identify and prioritize the sustainability and ESG issues important to our business and key internal
and external stakeholders. The assessment helped inform the content of this report and our sustainability
strategy, What’s Under Matters. We are committed to continuing to evolve our understanding of, and
approach to, priority sustainability issues while sharing where we stand today.
6.00
5.00
Compensation & Benefits
Innovation &
Biodiversity Economic Performance
Energy & Carbon Emissions Diversity Equity
4.00 & Inclusion
Employee Health,
Safety & Well-being
Water Use/Scarcity Circularity
3.00
Sustainability Governance
Waste & Oversight
Resource/Fossil
Fuel Depletion Product Transparency,
2.00
Traceability & Responsibility Human Rights Digital Transformation
Talent Acquisition
& Development Employee Engagement
Animal
& Satisfaction
Welfare
Material Use Microfiber
Customer Engagement
Chemicals Business Ethics
1.00 & Integrity
Product Quality & Satisfaction
& Safety
(Anti-corruption)
Freedom of Community Impact
Association
Environmental Compliance
Market Structure Shifts
& Engagement
Management
0.00
0.00 0.50 1.00 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.50 4.00 4.50 5.00
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Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is an independent, international organization providing organizations 2021 SUSTAINABILITY & IMPACT REPORT
with a common language to communicate their impact. We began conducting GRI-aligned materiality
assessments in 2014 and will continue to do so in the coming years, refining the systems that carry our
work forward. For more on GRI, go to https://www.globalreporting.org/about-gri/
OUR ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT
OUR JOURNEY STARTED IN 1996 WITH A SHIRT
THAT WICKED AWAY SWEAT. SINCE THEN,
WE’VE REMAINED FOCUSED ON OUR MISSION:
UNDER ARMOUR MAKES YOU BETTER. FROM
HOW WE TRAIN TO HOW WE COMPETE TO HOW
WE RECOVER BEFORE DOING IT ALL AGAIN.
Designing, manufacturing and distributing our products has
an impact on our environment—the home field we all share.
Below, we share our goals for both our products and our
environmental impact, then detail how we plan to reach them.
PRODUCTS
Embrace material innovations that will enable less waste and more durability,
setting the stage for circular systems by 2030.
Innovation lies at the heart of Under Ar- — Extending playing time. We are fo- — Testing, learning and growing. We are
mour (UA)—it is the foundation on which cused on enabling a circular economy taking an agile test-and-learn approach
our company was built. We are continuing by evaluating opportunities to reduce, by identifying and testing circularity
to push toward a new era of sustainabil- reuse, repair, resell and recycle re- solutions, such as our regional take-
ity and performance-led innovation by sources, as well as considering the life back pilots, to gain insights on how best
rethinking the life cycle of our products— cycle of our products. to make informed decisions about how
from design to manufacture, distribution, we invest our resources.
sale and beyond—to build a sustainable — Collaborating. We know our
foundation for the generations that follow.
strengths and when to ask for help. To — Tracking performance. We are
increase our impact and accelerate establishing a common understanding
Embracing circularity means developing the achievement of our goals, we are of our current circularity levels and will
and producing products with their end-of- collaborating with partners across our develop metrics to track our progress
life cycle in mind. Opportunities to embed global supply chain. and ensure transparency.
circularity and reduce the use of natural
— Embracing the hard choices. — Celebrating the wins. We have a
resources through recirculation exist
Achieving circularity will require some lot of work to do, but we will face our
across our entire supply chain. UA’s circu-
difficult decisions. We are developing challenges head-on and celebrate the
larity strategy focuses on the following:
guiding principles for our teammates victories along the way.
to prioritize opportunities, understand
trade-offs and make informed deci-
sions when designing and creating
our products.
BY 2023 BY 2025
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BY 2023
Implement a take-back pilot in one
BY 2025
Extend the life of at least 75% of
BY 2030
Use only recycled polyester in
or more regions, expanding circu- damaged and defective products, apparel and accessories,
larity solutions globally by 2025. and reduce manufacturing waste reaching at least 35% by 2025.
through recycling and repair.
Launch a roadmap to ensure recy- The uppers in our highest volume
clability for our apparel and acces- Reduce single-use plastic brand footwear series will be made with
sories by 2030. product packaging by 75%, 50% at least 50% recycled or bio-based
by 2023. materials.
BY 2030
75% of fabric will be made of
low-shed materials, as de ined by
industry-leading guidance on fabric
shedding that we will work collec-
tively to shape.
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For instance, “by 2030” refers to the end of the 2030 calendar year.
OUR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT > PRODUCTS
40%
lifecycle assessments that there are two polyester, 100% recyclable elastomeric
key ways to reduce environmental impact. hard yarns and other more sustainable
The first is by building higher quality, more materials where possible. This way, our
durable products that are built to last in products and materials can exist in circu-
their original form and can be used by lation even longer. In 2021, about 40% of
multiple users. The second is designing UA’s apparel and accessories fabric vol-
and engineering more products with ume was engineered for recyclability. This In 2021, approximately 40%
materials that can be recycled. figure encompasses products made of
UA Microthread, which is not only made of
of our fabric volume in UA apparel
We recognize pivoting to circular systems fibers that can be recycled, but also dries and accessories was engineered
will require incremental improvements
across our industry that take time and
fast, doesn’t cling and stretches without for recyclability
absorbing sweat.
commitment from many parties. A
circular approach to manufacturing can
help the apparel and footwear industry
to collectively address the root causes
of climate change, biodiversity loss and
pollution, while creating opportunities for
sustainable growth.
105 MILLION
plastic bottles have been
diverted from landfills to date.
“We’ve been able to work with DuPont and North Carolina State University to solve a key challenge in performance
apparel and footwear: Engineer a recyclable stretch yarn that also delivers elite performance in power, moisture
management and comfort. This is a huge step forward in our path to circularity and our commitment to performance-
driven sustainability. It’s a transformative innovation for us and the textile industry.”
Kyle Blakely, Vice President, Materials and Manufacturing Innovation
“At Under Armour, we believe creating sustainable products and relentlessly focusing on performance are perfect
complements to one another. Product performance not only delivers quality, comfort and function to our athletes,
but it also drives sustainable solutions and vice versa. Our world-class product team continues to advance Under
Armour’s goals to create innovative, stylish and sustainable products that help athletes perform their best.”
Lisa Collier, Chief Product Officer
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to protect the world’s forests.
We require our Tier 1 accessories suppliers
to source leather from Leather Working
Group–approved tanneries. In 2021, 3.5%
of the leather used in our products was
Leather Working Group–certified at the
bronze, silver and gold levels.
Down sourcing
We seek to ensure the humane treatment
of animals by sourcing down from man-
ufacturing partners that are certified to
the Textile Exchange’s Responsible Down
Standard (RDS). RDS helps track that
down and feathers come from animals
that have not been subjected to unneces-
sary harm. We hope that supporting RDS
will further influence the down and feather
industry to implement practices that
respect the humane treatment of ducks
and geese. From 2019–2021, 100% of the
down used in UA products was RDS-cer-
tified.
Wool sourcing
The Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) is
a Textile Exchange standard addressing
the welfare of sheep and the land they
graze on. RWS recognizes sheep farming
best practices, including taking a progres-
sive approach to managing land and prac-
ticing holistic respect for sheep welfare.
The standard also aims to ensure a strong
chain of custody for certified wool ma-
terials as they move through the supply
chain. In 2020 and 2021, 100% of the wool
used in UA products was RWS-certified.
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BIOCIDE-FREE ANTI-ODOR
TECHNOLOGY
We are working to commercialize innova-
tive chemistries that replace metal-based
anti-microbial finishes so they cannot be
discharged into the environment during
garment production and lifespan. We are
quickly converting these materials and
strive to move away from the use of met-
al-based anti-microbials by 2025.
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DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION BENEFITS
Delivering a better buying experience to our wholesale customers through:
• Cost savings for suppliers and UA • Fewer lab dips for aesthetic purposes, saving
• Earlier fabric preview during the product on water and chemical usage.
design process. • Fewer samples, less water, reduced waste,
• Earlier communication of color and style lower emissions.
decisions. • More efficient technical design for scaling
• Faster and more accurate first prototype review and on-body fit and development.
from our suppliers. • Reusable digital assets.
• Faster product engineering.
See Appendix 4 for additional data on how digital transformation has reduced physical product samples.
ELIMINATING PRODUCTION We have also worked to optimize product In Europe, we have transitioned our
WASTE THROUGH DIRECT container use for both cases and cartons, e-commerce shipments to consum-
MANUFACTURING tailoring their size to contents. We are ers from polybags to paper, which we
Production waste can also be eliminated striving to collaborate with factories to estimate has eliminated about 1.25 million
through direct manufacturing, a more achieve more efficient packaging. We’re polybags since 2019. We are also explor-
efficient approach in which a garment also looking to optimize stock-keeping ing ways to replace more polybags with
is created directly from a yarn in one unit locations, so customers receive fewer paper packaging to fulfill e-commerce
step instead of many. For example, packages—transported with lower ship- orders in the United States.
the seamless garments made with our ping-related impacts—because items in
high-performance IntelliKnit yarns result their order are boxed for shipping at the
in zero-waste construction while providing same warehouse. Regarding cartons, we Waste recycled, including cartons,
athletes with lightweight and breathable first try to reuse many of the cartons we paper, boxes and plastic bags, in our
comfort. receive from factories for retail purposes. North American distribution houses:
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Those that can’t be reused due to damage
are recycled.
REDUCING PACKAGING
& OPERATIONS WASTE Making Store Materials & Retail
The shipment, storage and display of Packaging More Sustainable
products results in waste in our corporate Our owned and operated Brand House metric tons in 2020
offices, distribution houses and retail and Factory House retail stores receive
172
stores. To reduce that waste, we are an array of product packaging, including
increasing recycling, using more sus- hangtags, wraps used on socks, poly-
tainable materials in our packaging, and bags, footwear boxes and more. In 2019,
exploring product take-back options. For we began to focus on reducing retail
example, we work with our carton suppli- packaging materials waste. In 2020, we metric tons in 2021
ers to ensure that, when possible, cartons worked to optimize the process to create
used to ship our products are made with our hangtags to use less paper, and we See Appendix 5.1 for additional data
recycled content, use minimal new fiber reduced the amount of material needed on waste management in our North
and are fully recyclable. All cartons bought to create our footwear boxes. In 2021, American offices, distribution houses
in North America, for instance, are made 92% of our paper-based retail packag- and among our manufacturing suppliers.
of 100% recycled content. ing in our owned and operated stores
comprised at least 70% recycled content,
and our retail customer-facing polybags
included 30% recycled content.
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OUR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
HOME FIELD
Protect the home we share, always striving to leave our home field better than we found it.
BY 2030
company, industry or country. That’s why 9
we’re committed to partnering with others
in a collective effort to renew the precious
resources that we and future generations
Reduce absolute scope 1, 2 and Increase renewable electricity
depend upon. 3 GHG emissions by 30%, with in owned and operated facilities
net zero emissions by 2050. to 100%, with an interim goal of
80% by 2025.
“Our commitment to specific climate Advance low-impact manufacturing and greener chemistry
targets and milestones allows us to align to support healthier people and nature
our business planning with the future
we want to see—the best performance
imaginable on the cleanest planet
BY 2025
Scale innovative water-saving Eliminate 100% of biocides and
Earth possible.” materials and technologies to at fluorine DWR in our products.
least 25% of our purchased ma-
Michael Levine, Vice President and Chief Reduce solvent use to cut the
terials and achieve 20% water
Sustainability Officer savings at strategic mills and Tier volatile organic compounds
1 suppliers with wet processes. (VOC) impact of our footwear
by 30%.
Source materials with lower impact that care for our home field
BY 2030
Reduce the environmental
BY 2025
100% of cotton will come from
impact of our materials low-impact sources, with
(measured by MSI score) by 100% traceably sourced by
50%. 2022.
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When we say “by” a given year in our goals, that means by the end of the referenced year.
For instance, “by 2030” refers to the end of the 2030 calendar year.
OUR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT > HOME FIELD
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“Renewable energy is energy derived from natural sources that are replenished at a higher rate 2021 SUSTAINABILITY & IMPACT REPORT
than they are consumed. Sunlight and wind, for example, are such sources that are constantly being
replenished. The United Nations definition of renewable energy can be found here: https://www.un.org/
en/climatechange/what-is-renewable-energy
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A comprehensive assessment tool that brands and retailers can use to holistically evaluate sustainability
risks and impacts across their organization’s entire supply chain, and identify top-priority actions to
reduce them.
OUR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT > HOME FIELD
422
retail stores globally, including more than In the United States:
195 Factory House and Brand House retail
4 6
Distribution Corporate
houses offices
stores in North America.
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An LED light bulb is an electric light that produces light using light-emitting diodes. LED
light bulbs are significantly more energy-efficient than equivalent incandescent light bulbs.
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN AT PORT COVINGTON HQ
When our design and construction teams approach new building or In addition to our goal for this building to be a net zero opera-
renovation projects, we incorporate our vision for sustainability into tion, green attributes of our new headquarters include:
design decision-making. For instance, we are embedding numerous • Energy efficient design, including photovoltaic power genera-
sustainable construction principles as we build our new state-of-the-art tion and geothermal heating and cooling.
global headquarters in Baltimore’s Port Covington neighborhood, which
is expected to be one of the region’s most environmentally sensitive and • Use of mass timber.
sustainable buildings. • Water reduction technology, including rainwater recapture.
• Eco-friendly, performance landscaping.
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refers to employees of Under Armour Inc.’s business partners in our supply chain.
OUR TEAM
BY 2025
Implement a fair compensation strategy across our
supply chain, with pilot initiatives implemented in
strategic supplier sites by 2023.
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OUR TEAM
OUR TEAMMATES
Our teammates bring different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to their work,
and they are central to driving Under Armour’s (UA’s) long-term success.
We believe our brand is stronger when
our collective team is fully engaged and
working together to support our athletes
around the world. Having an engaged,
diverse and committed workforce not only
enhances our culture, but it also drives our
business success and helps us deliver the
most innovative products.
we’ve seen significant progress. tation, our commitment to advancing di- We have seen great progress with respect
to our goals in some of these areas. Still, in
verse talent includes a focus on retaining
Although we aren’t yet where we underrepresented teammates. We have others—such as increasing the percent-
want to be, we remain committed invested in professional development age of Black teammates in director and
for our underrepresented and female above positions, which has remained
to continued progress.” teammates and incorporated DE&I-relat- around 8% for several years—we aren’t
ed performance metrics into our annual yet where we want to be. We are identify-
Jessica Rice, Vice President,
incentive plan for all teammates, including ing and addressing the root causes of this
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion challenge and remain committed to ad-
our executives, as described further in our
2022 Proxy Statement. vancing our progress. See Appendix 6 for
additional teammate representation data.
4% 6.4%
dates applying for each posted job. These
tactics include a best practice of having
at least one female candidate and a U.S.
requirement of having at least one BIPOC
candidate in candidate pools for open
positions at UA. We also require the hiring
increase in female increase in underrepresented
panel to be diverse, and each teammate
on the hiring panel must have completed representation at all levels talent among directors and above
our training focused on eliminating uncon-
scious bias in the interview process.
* The amounts presented above are as of December 31 of each year. May not add up to 100 due to rounding.
86%
begins with protecting each other. Our the director level and above to participate
mission, Under Armour Makes You Better, in comprehensive training centered on
extends beyond our products to every inclusive conversations and promoting
interaction we have with one another. empathy and awareness. In 2021, our
We aspire to foster a culture of respect teammates at the director level and above
and freedom for teammates to be their in the United States also participated in
best selves at work, at home and in their racial equity training to build their practical
participation in our 2021 annual communities. understanding of structural racism. In
addition, each member of our executive
employee engagement survey, Our inclusive, ethical culture is built on leadership team has taken an intercul-
exceeding global benchmarks. a foundation of open communication. tural development inventory course to
We require unconscious bias training for understand potential areas of opportunity
all corporate teammates and retail and in their cultural competence.
distribution house managers, including
DRIVING TEAMMATE
training focused on promoting diversity We believe all teammates deserve to work
ENGAGEMENT
during our new-hire interview process. in a respectful and empowering environ-
Talent acquisition in our industry is com-
Our teammates in director-level positions ment free of harassment or discrimina-
petitive. We recognize the importance of
and above complete frequent trainings on tion of any kind. Inappropriate behavior
eliciting feedback from teammates and
cultural competency and building inclu- that challenges our values or violates
regularly seek their input on opportuni-
sive environments. our policies is unacceptable and is not
ties to strengthen our culture. In October
tolerated. Our Code of Conduct outlines
2021, in partnership with outside experts, In 2020, we launched a mandatory, our commitment to providing an envi-
we completed our annual engagement recurring global inclusion series to fa- ronment of mutual respect where equal
survey, which measures our teammates’ cilitate meaningful dialogue on allyship, employment opportunities are available
overall engagement and allows us to track anti-racism and racial justice. We have to all applicants and teammates. Team-
our progress against the surveys we con- expanded this series to foster inclusion mates are encouraged to Make the Right
ducted annually from 2018 to 2020. For for other dimensions of diversity, recently Call and report any perceived violations
our 2021 annual survey, we achieved our covering inclusive product creation, retail or concerns to our hotline or the Global
highest participation rate yet—86%—ex- bias and hybrid working environments. Ethics and Compliance Team.
ceeding global benchmarks for high-per- Our TRGs also contribute greatly to our
forming companies. inclusive culture, including by celebrating
important societal and cultural topics
We are pleased to report that compa-
with interactive presentations known as
ny-wide engagement increased by 2 per-
Teammate Talks.
centage points, to 67%, from our October
2020 survey. By comparison, the average
company increase is 1 percentage point.
BUILDING LEADERSHIP
STRENGTH “Our Retail and Distribution House teammates are the backbone
Through our succession planning efforts,
we focus on talent development for key
of our brand. Providing fair wages is one of the ways we
roles, ensuring we have the talent re- demonstrate our commitment to ensuring our teammates
quired to execute our long-term plans. We
feel valued and appreciated.”
also invest in developing the leadership
capabilities of people leaders at all levels, Tchernavia Rocker, Chief People and Administrative Officer
including through trainings on effective-
ly managing, communicating with and
driving team performance. In addition,
we offer three core training sessions for
leaders:
For more information on our supplier list disclosure and mapping, please see Our Team - Supply Chain Transparency.
2014
Incorporated focused migrant worker Armour and FLA Codes of Conduct and
labor assessments conducted by third benchmarks.
parties into our sustainability program
due diligence process.
2018
& Footwear Industry Commitment to
accreditation by the FLA’s Board of
Responsible Recruitment.
Directors.
2020
Engaged Impactt Ltd, a business and hu-
man rights consultancy, to enhance our
existing supplier assessment tool with a
strengthened focus on the International
Labour Organization’s (ILO) Indicators of
2021 Diversified our supplier audit method-
ologies to incorporate assessments
and verifications through the Social &
Forced Labor and conducted training on Labor Convergence Program (SLCP)/
modern slavery due diligence. the Higg Facility Social Labor Module
(FSLM) self-assessments and, in China,
Launched expanded training on our Better Work assessments, in addition to
Supplier Code of Conduct, which was the existing Under Armour Sustainable
mandatory for all corporate and distribu- Assessment Tool and Report.
tion house teammates.
Published the Under Armour, Inc.,
Launched Supplier Worker Voice Pilot in Global Human Rights Commitment.
China, Indonesia, Jordan, Philippines and
Vietnam. Published the Under Armour Migrant
Worker Policy and Standards.
Launched WeCare Pilot in China to sup-
port suppliers’ workers and their families. Became an ILO Better Work Buyer
Partner.
Endorsed the ILO’s Call to Action—
COVID-19: Action in the Global Garment
Industry, participating in its Working
Group and International Financial Institu-
tion Task Force.
Sourcing Responsibly
Our Responsible Sourcing Policy supports Responsible Sourcing Supplier Responsibility
our commitment, as an FLA-accredited Training for Teammates We require our suppliers to comply with
company, to the FLA’s Principles of Fair We provide ongoing training programs our Supplier Code of Conduct, which
Labor and Responsible Sourcing. Our on responsible sourcing for our global details our expectations for respecting the
policy encompasses the scope and com- product supply and sustainability teams. human rights of and protecting the sup-
plexities of our supply chain, financial and For instance, our sustainability team has pliers’ workers in our supply chain, aligns
contractual terms, balanced planning, conducted Responsible Sourcing Policy with FLA guidelines, and reflects the core
accountability, training, communication training for supply chain leaders and ILO Conventions. It includes provisions
and review. teammates in the Asia-Pacific and Latin on forced labor, compensation, hours of
America regions. work, freedom of association and collec-
Since formalizing our Responsible Sourc-
tive bargaining, nondiscrimination, ha-
ing Policy in 2018, we have engaged in In addition, the sustainability team regu- rassment or abuse, nonretaliation, report-
several initiatives to assess our responsi- larly participates in industry and NGO-led ing potential misconduct and sustainable
ble sourcing performance, including ap- training on a range of topics, including re- business practices. Along with the Under
plying responsible sourcing principles to sponsible sourcing and purchasing prac- Armour Modern Slavery Statement, our
address supply chain conditions amid the tices, living wages, modern slavery, forced Supplier Code of Conduct makes clear
COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, we revised labor, integrating the UN Sustainable we will not tolerate any findings asso-
our policy to incorporate lessons from Development Goals into supply chains, ciated with slavery, servitude, forced
the prior two years of assessments and responsible recruitment and COVID-19’s or compulsory labor, human trafficking
engagements with peers and stakehold- impact on sourcing practices. or other forms of modern slavery in our
ers. To gain additional understanding of
supply chain.
our sourcing practices, in 2018, we joined
the Better Buying Institute, a third-party
initiative enabling suppliers to provide
anonymous, confidential feedback about
our purchasing practices.
“Transparency includes more than just reporting facts to the public;
it also involves open exchange of information between business
Our Responsible Sourcing Policy reflects
collaboration among our sustainability,
partners. By working with Better BuyingTM, UA is accessing
supply chain and other teams, which work valuable insights from its suppliers about material issues in
closely on our efforts around responsi-
its supply chain and how the company can collaborate with its
ble sourcing and addressing workplace
conditions in our global supply chain. suppliers to manage those and capitalize on opportunities as
For example, we embedded additional they arise in the future."
ratings related to key labor and suppliers’
workers’ rights indicators into our suppli- Dr. Marsha Dickson, President and Co-Founder, Better Buying Institute
er scorecard, a tool our global product
supply team uses to evaluate supplier
performance. This update has allowed us
to better track how our suppliers perform
against these important metrics and en-
sure that we are considering these factors
in our sourcing decisions.
Auditing Suppliers
for Continued Improvement
We engage third parties to conduct In 2021, we expanded our program to additional questions aimed at enhancing
regular audits as part of our efforts to include Better Work Tier 1 audits and the auditors’ ability to assess and report
measure and safeguard the well-being, audits of some key Tier 2 suppliers. We risks of forced labor, modern slavery, debt
and respect the human rights, of our sup- conducted audits of Tier 2 suppliers that bondage and human trafficking. These
pliers’ workers who make our products, collectively represented about 50% of our questions include the ILO Forced Labor
while aiming to reduce negative social and business by materials volume. Despite Indicators and risks potentially applicable
environmental impacts from the manu- ongoing logistical challenges related to to the recruiting, hiring and employment
facturing of our products. the COVID-19 pandemic, we were able of migrant workers. We also provided
to conduct audits for almost 90% (by additional teammate and auditor training
Our auditing process begins with our volume) of our Tier 1 suppliers. focused on conducting human rights due
supplier onboarding. If we are sourcing diligence and identifying forced labor,
from a new country, our sustainability modern slavery, and human trafficking
team conducts a country-level human OUR AUDIT APPROACH risks and indicators, and human rights and
rights due diligence analysis. Every new legal compliance issues.
Under Armour Sustainable Assessment
Tier 1 supplier must complete our Global
Tool and Report (UASATR)
Ethics and Compliance Questionnaire The UASATR now includes more than 800
We continue to use the UASATR as
and undergo a social compliance audit. potential audit findings, which measure
a core audit tool to evaluate supplier
The audit evaluates the potential suppli- our suppliers’ performance in 10 social
performance against our Supplier Code
er’s practices and workplace conditions and environmental categories:
of Conduct and compliance with other
against our Supplier Code of Conduct, 1. Environmental protection
codes, laws and standards, including
the FLA Workplace Code of Conduct and
those referred to in Auditing Suppliers 2. Grievance
Compliance Benchmarks, and applicable
for Continued Improvement above. The
laws, as well as other applicable UA pol- 3. Health and safety
UASATR aligns with the FLA’s Sustainable
icies, standards and commitments they
Compliance Initiative methodology, which 4. Hours of work
agree to comply with when they sign our
assesses suppliers’ management systems 5. Industrial relations
manufacturing agreement. Our product
and working conditions through worker
licensees and their suppliers also agree to 6. Migratory workers
and management interviews, document
comply with these requirements and their
review, health and safety review, visual 7. Recruiting, hiring, and personal
Tier 1 suppliers undergo such audits.
inspections and union or worker represen- development
We aim to have all UA onboarded and tative consultations.
8. Terminations
active Tier 1 suppliers audited annually. In
Migrant workers are among the most 9. Wages and benefits
2020, we began to diversify our auditing
vulnerable of our suppliers’ workers in
methodology to include a combination of 10. Workplace conduct and discipline
our supply chains, in part because of the
the Under Armour Sustainable Assess-
labor risks they face. Given the increasing
ment Tool and Report (UASATR) and the
concern around risks of forced labor in
SLCP’s Converged Assessment Frame-
certain countries, over the past few years
work (CAF).
we have expanded the UASATR to include
• Unauthorized subcontracting.
• Withholding wage and personal
identification. SUPPLIER TRAINING
We host summits and trainings as part of our efforts to more systemically prevent
Beginning in 2020, we activated a new noncompliance issues and improve sustainability performance in our suppliers’
platform to collect, track and analyze facilities.
audit data; track related issue remedia-
tion; and drive supplier performance. This Tier 1 suppliers
platform allows us to give our suppliers We hold summits to train our Tier 1 suppliers on the UASATR process and ad-
more specific feedback and identify more dress topics including transparency, accountability and root cause analysis.
granularly the risks posed by factories,
types of production and countries. Tier 2 suppliers
We offer web-based training programs on workplace standards for our Tier
Among our suppliers, the areas of most 2 suppliers. We also cover key topics such as fire safety, personal protective
frequent noncompliance in 2021 were equipment, chemical safety and risk assessment.
associated with health and safety; recruit-
During UASATR assessments, auditors evaluate whether suppliers provide training to
ment, hiring and personnel development;
their management teams and workers on workplace standards and the nature of the
wages and benefits; and working hours.
training. If we learn that a supplier does not provide such training, then we engage
See Appendix 8 for additional data on our
them to establish it.
audit findings from 2018 through 2021.
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We seek to have Fair Labor Association (FLA) accredited auditor or firms 2021 SUSTAINABILITY & IMPACT REPORT
conduct the verifications, wherever possible.
ENSURING SUPPLIERS’ Additional Grievance Mechanisms
WORKERS’ VOICES ARE HEARD While we require our suppliers to maintain
WORKER VOICE PROGRAM
Effective grievance mechanisms give their own worker grievance systems, our
FOR OUR SUPPLIERS
suppliers’ workers access to remedy suppliers’ workers—and employees of
under the UNGP. When suppliers’ workers their subcontractors, if any—can also We believe it is our responsibility
have effective avenues to express their report suspected violations of our Sup- to ensure our suppliers are hearing
grievances and concerns, their rights are plier Code of Conduct to our hotline. The the concerns of their workers. In
respected, and they are consequently hotline is monitored 24 hours a day, seven 2020, we developed a Worker Voice
more valued, engaged and productive. days a week. It allows for anonymous Program in partnership with Ulula and
In addition, their feedback can foster reporting, depending on location. Labor Solutions, organizations that
improvements in the workplace. We are are focused on the rights and well-be-
committed to ensuring that our suppliers’ When a concern is reported, we investi- ing of migrant workers in our strategic
workers have a voice and that suppliers’ gate and, where appropriate, act, includ- suppliers’ facilities.
workers’ rights to freedom of association ing requiring suppliers to remedy issues.
Our supplier hotline is another channel The Worker Voice Program connects
and collective bargaining are respected.
where we can continually monitor compli- factories with third-party hotlines and
Our suppliers are required to maintain ance with our Supplier Code of Conduct surveys providers to handle grievanc-
systems that enable their workers to and help safeguard the people who make es. It also collects anonymous survey
effectively and confidentially report their our products. These mechanisms are list- data about workplace conditions
grievances to top management and ed in the Reporting Misconduct provision directly and confidentially from sup-
human resources teams. As part of our of our Supplier Code of Conduct, which pliers’ workers. The output from the
supplier auditing process, we evaluate not has been translated into over 35 languag- hotlines and surveys becomes part of
only whether grievance mechanisms are es. This information is required to be post- the suppliers’ due diligence processes
present, but also whether they are acces- ed prominently in suppliers’ facilities and and human resource management
sible and effective. Our third-party audi- to be addressed in documented facility systems. We also have visibility into
tors provide factory personnel with their training on our Supplier Code of Conduct. these anonymous grievances through
contact information so grievances and a dashboard that allows us to spot
information may be shared, and consult trends at the factory level and further
with worker representatives, unions and help our suppliers make improve-
federations, if available, to understand ments.
factory conditions when possible.
As of December 2021, we have imple-
mented the Worker Voice Program at
10 factories operated by eight of our
suppliers.
MEETING OUR HUMAN RIGHTS & MIGRANT UNDER ARMOUR, INC. GLOBAL
SUPPLIER WORKER COMMITMENTS HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITMENT
Informed by a comprehensive assessment of human rights risks
across our global operations and supply chain, we published the At Under Armour, Inc., we are deeply committed
Under Armour Inc. Global Human Rights Commitment in June
2021. We work with third parties and engage stakeholders to
to promoting and respecting the rights of the
identify human rights risks relevant to our role as an employer, op- people who create, make, wear, use, promote,
erator, purchaser, designer, innovator and connector. We prioritize and connect to our products. Under Armour
managing our human rights risks by categorizing them into five
focus areas—operations, supply chain, digital products, com-
is a purpose-led, values-based organization,
munities and the environment. We regularly consult with external and respect for human rights is part of our
stakeholders, including civil society organizations, to determine
foundational commitment to responsible
where and how to continue improving.
business practices, including sustainability.
OUR COMMUNITIES
Empowering Our Communities
We believe that community is the ultimate • People, with a focus on training coaches. to fortify Baltimore City Public Schools
team. Over the past two decades, we student-athletes with the support and
• Places, creating safe places to play.
have championed the transformative resources they need to excel. Through a
power of sports in our hometown, Balti- • Programs, directly supporting youth council of student-athletes who advise
more, where we have invested in people athletic programs and ensuring kids and consult with us on how to direct our
and programs supporting the develop- have the equipment they need to play. support, we are focused on academic
ment of underserved youth. Now, we’re In our first year, we invested in 47 pro- and leadership development, equipping
beginning to expand these programs grams, which we estimate has provided coaches and students with new on-field
beyond our backyard, seeking to ensure improved access to over 30,000 youth in performance apparel, transforming
young athletes have access to sport. the Oakland area. This included training athletic facilities into safe and inspiring
more than 750 coaches in the Oakland spaces and supporting coaches with
Our desire is to build long-term, col- Unified School District and Oakland Parks, specialized programming and develop-
laborative relationships that help our Recreation & Youth Development. Par- ment tools through the Positive Coaching
community partners sustain the impact ticipation among girls has doubled within Alliance.
they have made—and empower them middle school basketball programming
with the resources to do more than they since 2019. We plan to use Oakland as the
Since launching Project Rampart in 2017,
ever thought possible. By leveraging our we’ve enabled more than 2,100 hours of
model for expanding the Curry Brand to
unique expertise in the power of sport student-athlete leadership development
have global touchpoints with a focus on
along with the perspectives we’ve gained opportunities for young athletes, outfitted
people, places, and programming.
from co-creating programs with commit- 9,500 Baltimore City students in new
ted partners, we look forward to broaden- Project Rampart: Elevating Under Armour uniforms and trained every
ing our reach and deepening our impact in Student Athletes coach in Baltimore City Public Schools.
the years to come. In these pages, we’re Project Rampart is our commitment
sharing a few highlights from our commu-
nity programs and partnerships.
2018–2021 PROGRESS - PROJECT RAMPART
Curry Brand: Investing in Young
62,142 24 46 1,306
Athletes & Coaches
Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen
Curry is regarded as one of the best student athletes participating facilities coaches trained
basketball players of all time. In December reached schools renovated in schools
2020, we partnered with him to develop
the Curry Brand, which we launched
to impact youth in Oakland, California,
13,000 228 68
uniforms provided to students involved with professional development
focusing on three specific areas: students and coaches Student Athlete Coalition events for student athletes
“Sport has the potential to be the ultimate unifier, and a vehicle for inspiring change on issues of race and
social justice. In 2022, a grant from Under Armour expanded Building Bridges Through Basketball from three
to thirteen U.S. cities through 2024. When organizations like Under Armour, who are committed to action,
get behind this work, they play an essential role in bridging diverse communities and achieving long-term
impact. Equipping youth and officers with the tools to address these complex issues together can not only
create shifts in knowledge and attitudes, but also change behaviors that lead to systemic change.”
Diahann Billings-Burford, CEO, RISE
Volunteering
In addition to our commitments to collab- community partners to our teammates
orating with our partners, we engage our globally, empowering our teammates to
teammates in our community endeav- increase their volunteering by making
ors, since they are our greatest asset opportunities more accessible.
to support our communities around the
world. Our teammates now each receive By increasing our teammates’ paid volun-
40 hours of paid time off annually to teer hours and creating a central hub to
dedicate to volunteering—the equivalent connect them to volunteer opportunities,
of more than a working week—up from 32 we hope to achieve an ambitious volun-
hours per year previously. In late 2020, we teer target. Our goal is that their collective
launched the Community Action House, efforts will total one million hours by 2030.
an online portal that directly connects our
PROGRESS (2018–2021)
60,000+ 1,391
Hours volunteered by teammates
18,965
15,663 16,930
10,859*
53
OUR HOUSE
Governing Sustainability
SUSTAINABILITY GOVERNANCY STRUCTURE
Sustainability Enterprise
risk management Investor and government relations
Community impact Diversity, equity, and Functional Teams
Financial reporting inclusion strategy
Legal
Sustainability at UA isn’t a one-off or limit- Located in the United States, Central istrative officer, chief product officer, gen-
ed initiative; it’s a team effort that involves America, Europe and Southeast Asia, our eral counsel and corporate secretary, and
all of us. sustainability teammates regularly and chief sustainability officer. It reviews and
strategically interact with teams across approves key sustainability strategies and
OUR SUSTAINABILITY TEAM the enterprise, regions and supply chain, goals. The SLC also aims to incorporate
Our sustainability team is responsible for which allow us to integrate sustainability the results of our sustainability program
creating, implementing and operationaliz- principles and practices into our business and related due diligence efforts into
ing the vision, strategy, policies, stan- operations. The sustainability team is led business processes and drive enterprise
dards, procedures and structures related by our chief sustainability officer, who and business unit level accountability and
to labor, human rights, health and safety, reports directly to our chief people and operational improvements. The SLC reg-
environment and transparency. Our UA administrative officer. ularly reviews reports on issues, risks, find-
sustainability teammates have expertise ings and trends related to manufacturer
in environmental management, human compliance with laws and labor-related
rights due diligence, supply chain social SUSTAINABILITY codes and benchmarks.
and labor compliance, worker well-be- LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
ing, stakeholder engagement, intra- and Our Sustainability Leadership Council
inter-sector collaborations and sustain- (SLC) provides further direction and
ability data analysis. accountability for sustainability at UA. The
SLC includes our chief people and admin-
ness practices specific to their respective ABILITY & DE&I GOVERNANCE full Board of Directors on these matters.
Our Board of Directors has a longstanding For more information, see our
functions. DE&I goals are embedded into
commitment to overseeing sound, effec- committee charters.
the annual incentive plan for all team-
mates, including executives. tive corporate governance. Our strong
corporate governance practices are
In addition to our DE&I team and councils, codified in our Corporate Governance
our nine Teammate Resource Groups Guidelines and other key documents,
(TRGs) are integral to the execution of demonstrating our board’s commitment
our DE&I strategy. These teammate-led to enabling an effective structure for the
groups create community, provide sup- successful oversight of our business,
port and promote career and professional including our long-term objectives. For
development. For more information on our more information on our corporate gov-
TRGs and DE&I strategy, please see ernance practices, see our most recent
Our Team - Teammates. proxy statement.
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Data based on Materiality Assessment results. 2021 SUSTAINABILITY & IMPACT REPORT
Stakeholder Group Examples of Engagement Methods Examples of Key Topics Raised
KEY PARTNERS
Apparel Impact Institute Climate change, energy efficiency, and water Partner 2018
Clean By Design reduction
Fair Labor Association Supply chain workers’ rights Affiliate, board member, Accredited
accredited company in 2019
International Labor Supply chain workers’ rights and well-being Endorser, task force 2020
Organization member
(ILO), International
Organization of
Employers (IOE),
International Trade
Union Confederation
(ITUC) Call to Action
in the Global Garment
Industry
ILO Better Work Supply chain compliance and workers’ rights Member 2021
Reporting Frameworks
This report has been prepared in align- Aligning this report with these frameworks While we have chosen to align this report
ment with the Global Reporting Initiative allows us to report on specific aspects with the frameworks above, we are closely
(GRI) Standards, along with the Value of our sustainability strategy, initiatives following several global initiatives intend-
Reporting Foundation’s SASB Standards. and performance in a comparable format ed to consolidate sustainability reporting
The performance tables include the ma- that provides additional confidence in the tools and practices. We support the
terial GRI disclosures and SASB metrics quality, completeness and accuracy of continued integration of reporting frame-
included in the report, along with their our reporting, and reflects feedback from works and believe this approach offers
locations. our stakeholders. the potential to strengthen and harmonize
reporting practices across brands.
Report Scope
This report includes topics significant More information about leased proper- We have applied an internal data substan-
to our stakeholders and the sustainable ties is available in our most recent Annual tiation process to verify the completeness
growth of our company, as determined Report. Where available and relevant, and accuracy of the data presented in
through our 2021 sustainability materi- data for licensee operations—those this report. Energy and climate data was
ality assessment as described above in third parties to which we grant the right verified by third-party consultants. In ad-
Sustainability Materiality Assessment. to manufacture, distribute and/or sell dition, we engaged third-party specialists
See Appendix 1 to learn more about our Under Armour (UA) branded items—has to review key performance data present-
approach to our Sustainability Materiality also been included, as noted. Unless ed in this report, with the aim of preparing
Assessment and our top 10 materiality otherwise noted, data presented in this our sustainability data collection, vali-
issues. The scope of this report covers report covers Under Armour, Inc. and our dation and reporting systems for future
our business operations, which includes wholly owned subsidiaries as well as our assurance.
our corporate offices, Brand and Factory operations in Thailand which we operate
House retail stores owned and operated through a joint venture.
by us, and distribution houses, unless
otherwise indicated.
Disclaimer and
Forward-Looking Statements
The information and opinions contained in Some of the statements contained in this reflect our current views about future
this 2021 Sustainability and Impact Report report and the sustainability reporting on events and are subject to risks, uncer-
and the sustainability reporting on our our website constitute forward-looking tainties, assumptions and changes in
website are provided as of the date and statements. Forward-looking state- circumstances that may cause events
such statements are made and are sub- ments relate to expectations, beliefs, or our actual activities or results to differ
ject to change without notice. Under Ar- projections, estimates, future plans and significantly from those expressed in any
mour does not undertake any obligation to strategies, anticipated events or trends, forward-looking statement. Although we
reflect events or circumstances after the and similar expressions concerning mat- believe that the expectations reflected
date on which any statement is made or ters that are not historical facts, such as in the forward-looking statements are
to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated statements regarding our goals, targets, reasonable, we cannot guarantee future
events. This report and the related infor- commitments, future planned initiatives events, results, actions, activity levels,
mation on our website represents current and the timing and effectiveness of any of performance or achievements. Readers
Under Armour’s policies and intentions the foregoing, including those relating to are cautioned not to place undue reliance
and is not intended to create legal rights the environment, human capital matters, on these forward-looking statements. A
or obligations. This report may contain or social and labor issues, and community number of important factors could cause
incorporate by reference public informa- impact; the development and introduc- actual results to differ materially from
tion not separately reviewed, approved tion of new products, technologies and those indicated by the forward-looking
or endorsed by Under Armour, and no ways of working; our assumptions and the statements, including our assumptions
representation, warranty or undertaking is implementation of our sustainability strat- not being realized, scientific or technolog-
made by Under Armour as to the accura- egies; the future impacts of our invest- ical developments, evolving sustainability
cy, reasonableness, or completeness of ments and initiatives; and the standards strategies, evolving government regula-
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Armour’s business or operating re- “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” and subsequent Quarterly Reports on
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performance contained in the report are look,” “potential,” or the negative of these and Exchange Commission.
developing and based on assumptions, terms or other comparable terminology.
and no assurance can be given that any The forward-looking statements con-
plan, initiative, projection, goal, commit- tained in this report and on our website
ment or expectation set forth in this report
can or will be achieved.
Thank you for reading our 2021 Sustainability and Impact Report.
Input from our stakeholders helps us understand how we may protect
people and the planet better and helps us see the whole field better.
Unit of Response/
Topic Accounting Metric Category Code
Measure Reference
We do not disclose
this information but
Percentage of (1) Tier 1 are evaluating ways to
supplier facilities and (2) address and disclose
supplier facilities beyond it in the future. For
Percentage CG-AA-
Tier 1 in compliance with Quantitative more information on
(%) 430a.1
wastewater discharge our suppliers’ water
permits and/or contractual stewardship performance
agreement please see Appendix
5.3: Water Stewardship,
Environmental
page 87
Impacts in the
Supply Chain
Percentage of (1) Tier 1
supplier facilities and (2)
supplier facilities beyond
Tier 1 that have completed Appendix 5.2:
the Sustainable Apparel Percentage CG-AA- Environmental
Quantitative
Coalition’s Higg Facility (%) 430a.2 Engagement in the
Environmental Module (Higg Supply Chain, page 86
FEM) assessment or an
equivalent environmental data
assessment
We currently disclose
this information as
approximate percentages
Percentage of (1) Tier 1
but are evaluating ways
supplier facilities and (2)
to further address and
supplier facilities beyond Tier
disclose in the future.
1 that have been audited to Percentage CG-AA-
Quantitative To see our current
a labor code of conduct, (3) (%) 430b.1
data, please see Our
percentage of total audits
Team > Our Suppliers’
conducted by a third-party
Workers > Auditing
auditor
Suppliers for Continued
Improvement, pages
43-47
Appendix 8: UASATR
Noncompliance Findings
Priority non-conformance rate – 2018 to 2021, page 92
and associated corrective CG-AA-
Quantitative Rate
action rate for suppliers’ labor 430b.2 Our Team > Our
Labor
code of conduct audits Suppliers’ Workers >
Conditions in
Our Audit Approach,
the Supply
page 43
Chain
We do not currently
disclose this information
but are evaluating ways
to address it in the future.
For more information
on our approach to
measuring the social
Description of the greatest (1) and environmental
labor and (2) environmental, Discussion CG-AA- performance of our
n/a
health, and safety risks in the and Analysis 430b.3 suppliers, please see:
supply chain Our Team > Our
Suppliers’ Workers >
Our Audit Approach,
page 43
Appendix 8: UASATR
Noncompliance Findings
– 2018 to 2021, page 92
Supplier Disclosure
(Tier 1 Suppliers)
Number of (1) Tier 1 suppliers and (2) suppliers CG-AA-
Quantitative Number Our Team > Our
beyond Tier 1 000.A
Suppliers’ Workers
> Supply Chain
Transparency, page 40
Disclosure
Disclosure Name Category
Number
GENERAL DISCLOSURES
Contact: sustainabilityreport@underarmour.com
2-3 Reporting period, frequency and contact point
Our Report, page 63
2-6 Activities, value chain and other business relationships Our Environmental Impact > Products, pages 9-23
2-9 Governance structure and composition Our House > Governing Sustainability, page 55
Nomination and selection of the highest governance Under Armour 2022 Proxy Statement > Identifying
2-10
body and Evaluating Director Candidates, page 19
Evaluation of the performance of the highest Under Armour 2022 Proxy Statement-Identifying and
2-18
governance body Evaluating Director Candidates, page 19
2-29 Approach to stakeholder engagement Our House > Engaging with Stakeholders, page 58
MATERIAL TOPICS
3-3 Management of material topics Under Armour 2021 Annual Report > Management’s
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations, page 29
201-1 Direct economic value generated and distributed Under Armour 2021 Annual Report > Management’s
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations, page 29
3-3 Management of material topics Our Environmental Impact > Products, pages 9–23
Significant impacts of activities, products and services Our Environmental Impact > Our Products > The
304-2
on biodiversity Importance of Biodiversity, page 23
IUCN Red List species and national conservation list We do not currently disclose this information but are
304-4
species with habitats in areas affected by operations evaluating ways to address and disclose it in the future.
3-3 Management of material topics Our Team > Our Teammates, page 32
Benefits provided to full-time employees that are not Our Team > Our Teammates > Elevating the Teammate
401-2
provided to temporary or part-time employees Experience, page 37
Hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident Our Team > Our Suppliers’ Workers > Auditing
403-2
investigation Suppliers for Continued Improvement, page 43
3-3 Management of material topics Our Team > Our Communities, page 48
Operations with significant actual and potential negative We do not currently disclose this information but are
413-2
impacts on local communities evaluating ways to address and disclose it in the future.
3-3 Management of material topics Our Team > Our Suppliers’ Workers, page 40
Digital Transformation
• Internal stakeholders included teammates from 18 areas across the organization, including sustainability, sourcing,
product and materials innovation, people, community impact, consumer insights, real estate, retail, operations, legal,
finance, investor relations, government relations, and others.
• External stakeholder interviews included leaders and experts in environmental, social and governance (ESG),
sustainability, and the apparel and footwear industry, representing six organizations—Ceres, the Fair Labor Association,
the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, Global Fashion Agenda, Better Buying Institute, and Leadership & Sustainability.
Phase 3: we analyzed the findings and developed our top 10 priority issues.
1. Supply Chain Transparency – provide detail for the names, addresses, and other important information about UA’s key
suppliers manufacturing UA branded products, workforce/labor composition, and related health and safety standards.
2. Compensation & Benefits – establish fairness around financial incentives, salaries/payments, and benefits (such as
medical, dental and financial) provided to employees.
3. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) – ensure diversity of expertise, background, and ideas through the demographic
composition of UA’s workforce and board members (i.e., gender, race, ethnicity, ability or disability, veteran status, age);
promote justice, impartiality, and fairness within the procedures, processes, and distribution of resources in order to
ensure UA as a welcoming place to work.
4. Innovation & Economic Performance – foster UA’s ability to drive long-term, sustainable growth and acquire new
consumers while remaining competitive by prioritizing and leverage entrepreneurism, innovation, creativity and thought
leadership for better business results.
5. Circularity – keep products and materials in use and out of landfills while regenerating natural resources. Circular
products and business models examine the total cycle costs and impacts of a garment, including raw material sourcing,
manufacturing, processing, assembly, marketing, reuse or recycling and end-of-life disposal.
6. Energy & Carbon Emissions – increase renewables and proactively measure external operations outside of UA’s own
operations as an effective way to decrease greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and help curtail climate change. Apparel
and footwear manufacturing are energy-intensive processes, and stakeholder engagement to address and reduce
industry energy usage has increased in recent years.
APPENDIX 2.2
Footwear - Environmentally Preferable Materials
82 18
The table represents raw materials used in UA apparel and accessories. 2021 SUSTAINABILITY & IMPACT REPORT
Includes all recycled synthetics, including a majority of polyester and a small amount of nylon.
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83 21
Biocide-free anti-odor technologies are innovative approaches to manage the odors caused by 2021 SUSTAINABILITY & IMPACT REPORT
sweat without the use of antibacterial substances. We do not have a data baseline for tracking our
use of more sustainable anti-microbial finishes for odor management and fluorine-free DWR over
time. Therefore, the percentages here reflect the overall percentage of fabric yards purchased in
the indicated years, not the percentage use increase over time.
APPENDIX 4
Digital Transformation Benefits
Total Recycling and Composting Metric tons 5,704 5,678 4,437 4,320
Total Recycling and Composting Metric tons 120 161 331 172
Manufacturing Suppliers
Hazardous Waste Metric Tier 1: 5,71023; Tier 1: 20,98024; Tier 1: 17,86024; Tier 1: 19,64324;
(Includes only tons covering 35% of covering 71% of covering 78% of covering 78% of
Verified FEM Data) Tier 1 volume Tier 1 volume Tier 1 volume Tier 1 volume
Tier 2: 7,048; Tier 2: Tier 2: 10,705 Tier 2: 26,981
covering 27% of 6,978; covering covering 78% of covering 75% of
Tier 2 volume 78% of volume Tier 2 volume Tier 2 volume
85 22
Please note that UA’s North America Corporate Offices remained closed or operating at reduced 2021 SUSTAINABILITY & IMPACT REPORT
capacity from March 2020 through December 2021, which impacts the year over year comparison
of the information presented in this table.
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Excludes licensees.
APPENDIX 5.2
Environmental Engagement in the Supply Chain
Americas25 Count Latin America: Latin America: Latin America: Latin America:
0.50 0.54 1.06 0.97
86 SScores are ranked on a scale of 0-3 and are the average form each FEM section (Environmental
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Management System, Energy / GHG Emissions, Water, Waste, Wastewater, Air Emissions,
Chemicals Management).
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Americas = Latin America and North America.
APPENDIX 5.2 (CONTINUED)
Environmental Engagement in the Supply Chain
Americas Count Latin America: Latin America: Latin America: Latin America:
1.29 1.28 1.71 1.71
APPENDIX 5.3
Water Stewardship
87 26
Higg Index Facility Module. 2021 SUSTAINABILITY & IMPACT REPORT
27
Excludes licensees.
28
Yearly numbers represent the number of suppliers who reported implementing a water
improvement plan in reporting year and therefore is cumulative.
APPENDIX 6
Representation29, 30, 31
88 29
Figures are reported as of December 31 of each year. 2021 SUSTAINABILITY & IMPACT REPORT
30
Our current data set includes representation by gender for women and men. We understand the
complexities and continue to evolve our demographic data to be more inclusive as our teammates self-identify.
For the most up to date DE&I statistics please visit: https://about.underarmour.com/community/diversity-
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equity-inclusion-2020.
APPENDIX 6 (CONTINUED)
Representation
Board of Directors
White — — — 66.7%
U.S. Ethnicity
Industry Average
Metric 2018 2019 2020 2021 (Bureau of Labor
Statistics)
Lost-Time Incident
Rate (LTIR)(per million 0.70 0.86 0.21 0.84 --
hours
DEFINITIONS
TCIR
Number of work-related injuries per 100 full-time workers during a one-year period.
LTIR
Number of lost-time injuries per 100 worker years (equivalent to 2,000 hours worked
for each of 100 workers).
DART
Number of recordable injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time employees that resulted
in days away from work, restricted work activity, and/or job transfer.
Migratory Workers 12 6 10 41
Other 384 35 0 2
92 32
“Egregious” can be defined as a violation of business ethics (such as bribery, corruption, denial of access, 2021 SUSTAINABILITY & IMPACT REPORT
or unauthorized subcontracting), violation of local law or the UA Supplier Code of Conduct that creates
imminent risks to life or limb, or violation of internationally agreed human and labor rights (such as the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights and ILO Core Conventions). Remediation requires immediate action.
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Findings are from UASATR auditing, not SLCP or Better Work audits. Note that some findings are related to
policies, procedures, paperwork, and training on our Supplier Code of Conduct.