Nike's supplier requirements
Nike has set clear supplier sustainability requirements designed to ensure every vendor supports responsible business practices. For suppliers, this means demonstrating credible progress on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors, from emissions tracking to ethical labor practices.
By aligning with these standards, suppliers strengthen their partnership with Nike and stay ahead of global compliance expectations.
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About Nike
Nike is a leading global designer, marketer, and distributor of athletic footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessories.
Nike's climate goals
Nike set a science-based target (SBT) in FY19 to reduce their carbon footprint by 2030, including a 65% absolute reduction across their own operations and 30% across their supply chain from a 2015 baseline.
Nike's ESG reporting requirements
Nike requires suppliers to follow legal requirements and industry standards for environmental management, including air emissions and energy use. Suppliers must monitor and report on greenhouse gases, VOCs, hazardous air pollutants, and other emissions, aiming to minimize impact through efficiency and renewable energy.
For Nike’s full supplier expectations, view their Supplier Code of Conduct.
Common challenges for Nike's suppliers
Many vendors struggle with:
How Greenplaces helps Nike's suppliers
Our tools support vendors through data collection and reporting, helping Nike’s suppliers simplify climate disclosure compliance and respond confidently to procurement requests.
