We are a function-first company, and authenticity is everything to Canada Goose. Since 1957 we have focused on making best-in-class products by using the highest quality materials and craftsmanship to deliver a product that performs when and where it’s needed most. In making those products, we are committed to being transparent about where and how we make our products, including the sustainable sourcing and responsible use of animal products.

We do not condone any willful mistreatment, neglect, or acts that maliciously cause animals undue suffering. Our standards for the sourcing and use of fur, down and wool reflect our commitment that materials are sourced from animals which are not subject to willful mistreatment or undue harm. Down: A Renewable Natural Resource

We have chosen to use natural down in jackets because it is the best natural source for warmth per weight ratio. A by-product of the poultry industry, natural down also has 18 times less of an impact on climate change than polyester fill, according to a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) that studied the environmental impact of down versus polyester fill material. This analysis, commissioned by the International Down and Feather Bureau and conducted by Long Trail Sustainability, an independent third-party firm specializing in LCAs and sustainability reports, studied the impact of both materials in five environmental areas: human health, ecosystems, resources, cumulative energy demand and climate change. It concluded that on a per ton basis, down has 85% to 97% lower impacts than polyester in all the impact categories analyzed.