Impact Reports
The ocean’s future is our future. That is why Finisterre exists - to inspire a love of the sea and to protect it together.
2023 marked the twentieth year of Finisterre - now publishing our fourth annual Impact Report.
As we enter our landmark twentieth year in business, we are more committed to this approach than ever.
We look back at our impact in 2021, goals for the future and how we will achieve them.
Our very first Impact Report
Since founding Finisterre back in 2003 we have committed to a deep belief: to make truly exceptional products in a more responsible and transparent way. As we enter our landmark twentieth year in business, we are more committed to this approach than ever.
Product
Fit-for-purpose product made with the best available practices and technologies
Lived & Loved
Repairs
We hate waste and would rather breathe new life into an old jacket than add it to landfill.
Lived & Loved
Pre-Loved & Trade In
However battle scarred your item, we’ll take it, revive it with a bit of TLC, and find it a new home.
Circularity
The Problem With Microfibres
We look at the latest information and what can be done to reduce the overall impact of microfibre pollution.
Environment
We want to improve ocean health through the business decisions we make
Materials
Our Packaging
Our water soluble, ocean safe and biodegradable Leave No Trace product bags are a game-changer. We’ve replaced over 2 million non-biodegradable plastic bags since we launched them in 2019.
Carbon
Our Carbon Footprint
It’s an unavoidable fact that everything we make has an impact on the planet. No matter how much work we do to reduce that impact, what materials we source, or the partners we choose to work with, making any garment will inevitably create carbon emissions.
Fabric
Fabric Of Finisterre
Our material selection focusses on choosing the right fabrics to create the best possible product, which is lasting, fit for purpose and has the least environmental impact.
People
We’re using our brand platform to inspire, mobilise and affect positive change
Transparent Supply Chain
Factories of Finisterre
We take great pride in the relationships we develop with our suppliers. We aim to build long term partnerships with our suppliers and carry out business through transparent and fair means.
Equal Access To The Ocean
Finisterre Foundation
The Finisterre Foundation CIC aims to ensure everyone has equal access to the transformative power of the ocean. Set up in August 2021, the Foundation’s reach has grown to support a range of ocean-access projects
Ocean Activism
Sea7 Masterclasses
The ocean needs us to act now. This is why we’ve created Sea7 – a free resource to inspire your own journey into ocean activism.
Proud to be a B Corp™
We were the first outdoor clothing company in the UK to certify as a B Corp back in 2018. Since then, the community has grown rapidly. Together, we’re raising the bar and leading a global movement for a more inclusive, equitable and regenerative economy.
We’re always working to have more of a positive impact. When we last certified in 2021, we increased our score by 15%, and we’re working hard to improve again when we next recertify in 2024.