Is On Running ethical?
Good with caveatsMostly — On Running scores 78/100. It clears our bar on 1 of 4 ethics signals, with gaps worth checking before you buy.
| Check | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cruelty-free | unverified | No third-party cruelty-free certification found on the products we track. |
| Vegan options | unverified | We have not verified certified vegan formulations for this brand. |
| Sells in mainland China | unverified | We have not confirmed this brand's mainland China distribution. |
| Third-party certified | verified | We record 3 distinct certifications across this brand's products. |
| Certifications | on file | B Corp, Global Recycled Standard, Climate Neutral |
Scored with our public methodology.
On Running at a glance
On Running offers 1 product on EthiCompare across Sports & Fitness, with an average ethics score of 78/10 and recurring certifications including B Corp, Global Recycled Standard, Climate Neutral.
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Standards & certifications
Verified credentials appearing across On Running's product range.
Ethics breakdown
Average scores across our scoring pillars.
- Animal Welfare100/10
- Transparency85/10
- Labor82/10
- Environment80/10
- Sourcing72/10
Categories covered
Where On Running shows up across our directory.
- Sports & Fitness1
What reviewers highlight
Strengths mentioned most often across On Running's products.
- ✓Extremely lightweight and breathable
- ✓High percentage of recycled materials
- ✓Vegan-friendly and stylish for daily wear
Sustainability commitments
"44% total recycled content; brand is Climate Neutral certified and active in circular economy research."
Products from On Running
A versatile, everyday running shoe featuring high recycled content and a commitment to circularity through On's sustainability initiatives.
Common questions about On Running
Is On Running cruelty-free?+
We have no cruelty-free certification on file for On Running's scored products. Absence of a certification is not proof of animal testing, but it does mean nothing independent has been verified.
How does On Running score overall?+
On Running averages 78/100 across the 1 products we have scored, using public certifications, sourcing disclosures and controversy records.
Who owns On Running?+
Parent-company ownership changes what your money supports. See our brand ownership map for the current group structure and any conflicting parent-company records.
What are the best alternatives to On Running?+
Our alternatives page ranks comparable products by ethics score with a side-by-side difference table, so you can see exactly which pillar improves.