In recognition of B Corp month, we’re taking a moment to reflect on some of our achievements from the last 12 months.
While we remain on the journey toward our ambitious sustainability goals, 2025 was a year of meaningful progress across our Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) space.
47% of wetsuit range produced for FY25 contained materials like Bio Based rubber (target: 75% by 2030).
81% of our cotton production was sourced through preferred initiatives such as Better Cotton and certified Organic feedstock.
Wetsuit repairs offered on-site at the MEO Rip Curl Pro in Peniche, Portugal
Recycled 1,870 kilograms of textile waste from our head office through Upparel
Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan endorsed by Reconciliation Australia
Continued support for key charity partners SurfAid and Surfrider Foundation
Primary partner of Surf Aid’s ‘Make a Wave’ Challenge, raising vital funds for surf communities
Consulted over 6,600 factory workers to understand the working conditions of people making Rip Curl products
Participation in Fair Labor Association living wage pilot in Bangladesh
Funded women’s empowerment program at factory making Rip Curl products in Bangladesh
Winner of the 2025 Australian Fashion Industry Awards for Sustainability Excellence
“Taking the time to reflect on what we’ve achieved in the past 12 months makes me feel really proud,”