Greener Closet

GOLDTOE®

Last analyzed: 4/29/2026

Overall score
31/100

Summary

GOLDTOE® has initiated some sustainability efforts, notably through its sock recycling program with TerraCycle. However, the brand lacks comprehensive public disclosures across several key sustainability categories, making it challenging to fully assess its environmental and social impact.

Categories

10 total

Waste Reduction and Sustainable Packaging
5/10

The partnership with TerraCycle for sock recycling demonstrates a commitment to waste reduction. However, information on sustainable packaging practices is limited.

Circularity and Product Longevity
5/10

The sock recycling program indicates an effort towards circularity, but further initiatives to enhance product longevity are not well-documented.

Transparency and Traceability
4/10

GOLDTOE®, owned by Gildan, has made some strides in transparency, notably through its partnership with TerraCycle for sock recycling. However, detailed public disclosures specific to GOLDTOE®'s supply chain practices are limited.

Certifications and Standards
3/10

While Gildan, GOLDTOE®'s parent company, has achieved certifications like the Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) in some facilities, there is no specific information about certifications directly associated with GOLDTOE® products.

Sustainable Material Sourcing
3/10

GOLDTOE® has increased the number of styles incorporating recycled polyester fibers, but comprehensive data on the sustainability of all materials used is lacking.

Ethical Labor Practices and Fair Wages
3/10

While Gildan has been recognized for its ESG practices, specific information about GOLDTOE®'s labor practices and wage policies is not readily available.

Water Conservation and Pollution Control
2/10

There is minimal publicly available information regarding GOLDTOE®'s initiatives or performance in water conservation and pollution control.

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
2/10

Specific data on GOLDTOE®'s energy efficiency measures or use of renewable energy is not publicly disclosed.

Overall Carbon Footprint and Emissions
2/10

GOLDTOE® does not publicly disclose information about its carbon footprint or greenhouse gas emissions.

Animal Welfare and Cruelty-Free
2/10

There is no publicly available information regarding GOLDTOE®'s policies or practices related to animal welfare or cruelty-free products.