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 631st of 651 companies scored, and 44th of 44 in FMCG / Consumer Goods.
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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New Era Cap sits at the bottom of the fmcg / consumer goods pack.
Among the 44 major fmcg / consumer goods brands we've scored, New Era Cap sits 44th of 44.
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
View breakdown →Industry peer; large-scale apparel manufacturer with comparable supply chain geography
View breakdown →Fast-fashion retailer with similarly decentralised global production and transparency gaps
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