Is Allbirds ethical and cruelty-free?
Yes — Allbirds scores 90.7/100 on EthiCompare, one of the stronger ratings in our database, with 1 of 4 ethics signals verified.
Allbirds is a certified B Corp footwear and apparel brand recognized for its commitment to material innovation, carbon transparency, and the use of natural, renewable fibers. The brand maintains high ethical ratings by prioritizing regenerative agriculture and rigorous third-party environmental certifications.
The evidence, signal by signal
Cruelty-freeflagged
Allbirds does not conduct or commission animal testing on its products or raw materials.
Vegan optionsunverified
Offers a significant 'Tree' collection made from plant-based fibers, though the 'Wool' collection is not vegan.
Sells in mainland Chinaflagged
Selling through mainland Chinese retail has historically triggered post-market animal testing.
Third-party certifiedverified
We record 9 distinct certifications across this brand's products.
Public pledges: Committed to reducing their carbon footprint to near zero by 2030 and sourcing 100% regenerative wool.
Scored with our public methodology. Profile last updated 2026-08-12.
Allbirds products we score
A high-performance running shoe made from eucalyptus tree fibers and sugarcane-based foam, prioritizing carbon neutrality and renewable materials.
An eco-engineered sneaker made from responsibly sourced eucalyptus tree fibers. Renowned for comfort and a carbon-neutral footprint, these shoes represent the pinnacle of regenerative material science in footwear.
A high-performance running shoe crafted from carbon-neutral eucalyptus fiber and sugarcane-based foam, optimized for workouts and everyday wear.
A breathable, carbon-neutral everyday sneaker made from FSC-certified eucalyptus tree fiber and sugarcane-based EVA foam.
A carbon-neutral performance running shoe made from eucalyptus fiber and sugarcane-based foam.
A high-performance running shoe built with eucalyptus fiber and sugarcane-based foam. Allbirds leads the industry in carbon labeling and material transparency.
Is Allbirds ethical? FAQs
Is Allbirds cruelty-free?+
Allbirds does not conduct or commission animal testing on its products or raw materials.
Does Allbirds have vegan products?+
Offers a significant 'Tree' collection made from plant-based fibers, though the 'Wool' collection is not vegan.
Does Allbirds sell in mainland China?+
Selling through mainland Chinese retail has historically triggered post-market animal testing.
What is Allbirds's ethics score?+
Allbirds averages 90.7/100 across 13 products we score on certifications, sourcing, labour, packaging and transparency.
What are the best alternatives to Allbirds?+
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