Responsible action is a key issue in the face of global challenges such as climate change and the depletion of natural resources.

AKU's commitment goes beyond the simple fact of producing outdoor footwear capable of meeting the highest functional performance. This commitment is also expressed on the environmental sustainability front:

constant search for innovative design solutions, aimed at containing the environmental impact;

promote the responsible use and reuse of resources , with a view increasingly oriented towards the principles of the circular economy.

Forests across the globe are disappearing at an alarming rate. According to National Geographic, "Every minute, forests the size of up to 40 football fields vanish from the Earth's surface. Annually, this loss is nearly equivalent to the entire area of the United Kingdom."AKU is actively committed to forest conservation, starting with our shoe boxes, which are made from paper sourced from FSC-certified materials. Each box proudly displays the FSC logo.The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international non-profit organization dedicated to promoting responsible forest management worldwide.

Mountains serve as the "water towers" of the world, from there the water flows down to the valley to feed the hills, countryside and cities.
The world's water sources provide a substantial share of water resources for ecosystems and human consumption. Despite their vulnerability to climate change, their importance and the risks they face have not been fully assessed globally. The most important water sources are also the most threatened by climate and socio-economic changes, impacting the lives of 1.9 billion people worldwide.

The mountains seem still and eternal but their meaning changes over time depending on the gaze of those who encounter them.

For the first pioneers of mountaineering, the mountains were unexplored places where few dared to set foot with materials that have seen an impressive evolution over time.
They were for them the equivalent of our space explorations: places where the unknown dwelt. Many say: “technology has changed the way we travel in the mountains” For us, it is just a tool to better understand and appreciate the beauty of nature.