Brand Impact Categories : Understanding Our Badges

At Run Legacy, we believe sustainability is a journey, not a destination. Our category system highlights where brands are on their path to sustainable practices, helping runners make informed choices while encouraging brands to improve.

Badges at a glance

  • ✅ VERIFIED LEADER Independently verified sustainability claims.
  • 🌿 ON THE JOURNEY Actively improving with transparent progress.
  • ⏳ ON THE SIDELINES Early stage; included for accountability.

✅ VERIFIED LEADER Category 1 – Verified Leaders

Brands that are leading the way. Their sustainability claims have been independently verified by Compare Ethics, giving you confidence that they meet the environmental and ethical standards they claim. These brands set the gold standard for transparency in performance sportswear.

🌿 ON THE JOURNEY Category 2 – On the Journey

These brands are actively working toward sustainability. They may not yet have verified claims, they are transparent about their strategies, openly share progress, and are committed to improving across environmental and ethical practices. This includes initiatives in supply chain management, ethical labour practices, and overall sustainable innovation.

⏳ ON THE SIDELINES Category 3 – On the Sidelines

Brands are currently not focused on sustainability or have limited initiatives in place. By including them on our platform, we encourage accountability and encourage them to take meaningful steps toward positive change.

Shortened versions and “why it matters for runners”

✅ VERIFIED LEADER Category 1 – Verified Leaders

Short version: Top brands with verified sustainability claims. Independent checks confirm their green claims are true.

Why it matters for runners: You can trust your gear supports the planet as much as your performance.

🌿 ON THE JOURNEY Category 2 – On the Journey

Short version: Actively improving. Transparent about progress and committed to better practices, from supply chains to ethical labour.

Why it matters for runners: Choosing these brands helps push the industry forward while still getting great performance gear.

⏳ ON THE SIDELINES Category 3 – On the Sidelines

Short version: Brands that are still early in their sustainability journey. They may not yet have strong initiatives in place, but by being on Run Legacy, they’re part of the conversation and under pressure to improve.

Why it matters for runners: Your support helps keep these brands engaged and signals that sustainability should be a priority. Run Legacy plants a tree for each order and donates 1% of all sales to environmental causes, so buying from us creates some offsetting.