Wolverine World Wide, Inc.

Wolverine World Wide, Inc. is a global footwear manufacturer whose business model is fundamentally dependent on animal exploitation. Its portfolio of brands, including Merrell, Saucony, Sperry, and Hush Puppies, generates approximately $2.2 billion in annual revenue, with a significant portion derived from leather goods. The company’s own 2024 Global Impact Report and Production Code of Conduct acknowledge its reliance on animal-derived materials, stating its expectation that “Production Partners are also expected to protect animal welfare.”

The company is listed on Cruelty Free Investors’ register of “Companies That Exploit Animals.” Ethical Consumer assessments note that brands like Hush Puppies and Keds, owned by Wolverine, “lost marks” due to their use of leather, wool, and down. While the company publishes an animal welfare policy, its core business activity remains the commercial use of animal skins and hides at a massive scale, with no public commitment to phase out animal-derived materials across its supply chain.