New Era Cap scores 18/100 (Significant gaps) on SINK's independent climate assessment — scored from public data only, no company payment can change a number. Last verified August 2026.
That places New Era Cap joint 677th of 699 companies scored, and 39th of 39 in Apparel (Durable / Outdoor).
New Era Cap publishes no emissions data, no renewable energy commitment, and no science-based targets across a $2 billion post-acquisition global supply chain spanning 16 countries. Operations and supply chain carbon footprints remain unreported. The company discloses operational waste minimisation and recycled materials use but lacks measurable circular targets or water monitoring.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Controversies & Red Flags and Resource Use & Waste (8/10, 4/10). Weakest on Targets & Commitments and Emissions Trajectory (1/10, 1/10).
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New Era Cap sits at the bottom of the apparel (durable / outdoor) pack.
Among the 39 major apparel (durable / outdoor) brands we've scored, New Era Cap sits 39th of 39.
Score history begins 27 August 2026.
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New Era Cap manufactures and sells branded headwear, including caps and beanies, operating globally with production facilities across China, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Taiwan and Haiti. Founded in 1920 and headquartered in Buffalo, New York, the company employed approximately 1,700 staff before its August 2024 acquisition by Fanatics, combining to form a ~$2 billion revenue entity serving sports, lifestyle and retail markets.
Competitor in branded sportswear and headwear with global manufacturing base
View breakdown →Competitor in branded athletic apparel with similar multi-country supply chain complexity
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View breakdown →Fast-fashion retailer with similarly decentralised global production and transparency gaps
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