Top Employers Institute has certified PUMA as a Top Employer for the sixth time since 2020. The Top Employer certification for its worldwide operations as well as 50 different countries for the first time in 2025 reflects the consistent and exceptional experience PUMA offers its employees in all regions and subsidiaries.

“Being named a Top Employer in our entire global organization and in 50 countries underscores our focus on creating a consistent, outstanding working environment for our employees, no matter where they are,” said Dietmar Knoess, Vice President People & Organization at PUMA. “We will not stop here and take this result as an inspiration to find new ways to make PUMA a fantastic place to work.”
 

“By achieving Enterprise Certification, PUMA not only ensures consistent standards in employee experience, development, and well-being across all regions but also cultivates a unified culture of engagement, innovation, and performance,” said David Plink, CEO of Top Employers Institute. “This achievement highlights the company’s unwavering dedication to fostering an inclusive and exceptional workplace culture, with people always at the heart of their success.”

Apart from offering an attractive environment in state-of-the-art offices around the world, PUMA aims to create an inclusive work culture that respects diversity, promotes health and well-being, and encourages personal and professional growth.

With hybrid working, which combines mobile working and office presence, and flexible hours, PUMA makes it easy for its employees to find the right work-life-balance and gives them the opportunity for part-time work or sabbaticals at different stages in their careers.  

PUMA has also been independently certified as having no adjusted pay gap between men and women in several locations, including Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, South Africa, Sweden the United States and the Middle East, meaning employees in the same position are paid the same regardless of their gender.
 

Spanning more than 500 square metres (5,300 square feet), Studio48 will feature a 3D printing facility, leather and textile sewing machines, a set up for printing and embroidering, a product testing area, a photo studio and a meeting space to connect designers across different departments and welcome external creatives to work on new products and campaigns.

As part of PUMA’s brand elevation strategy, the company will strengthen its sports performance credibility by developing products that perform at the highest level but also distill this sports DNA into its Sportstyle offering with a unique design language.

“With the new Studio48 we are creating a significant tool to enhance the excellence of our designs and elevate the brand,” said PUMA’s Vice President Creative Direction & Innovation Heiko Desens. “While many of our products are created digitally, Studio48 will be a space for a different kind of creativity, where our designers from different departments can brainstorm together, exchange best practices, experience new materials and touch and feel the products they want to make.”

While Studio48 can be used by the company’s designers and creatives all year round, the space will also play an important part when hosting external partners or bringing PUMA’s global design community together for workshops and events.

As part of the opening event in December, PUMA hosted a workshop at Studio48 by US-based upcycler Nicole McLaughlin, who shared her vision on circularity. The event was joined by PUMA designers across all product categories from several of the company’s worldwide locations.

Earlier this year, PUMA announced that it would also open a creative space in the Hollywood area of Los Angeles to inspire products and campaigns for the strategically important US market.
 

Spinnova’s joint venture company Woodspin Oy, the producer of wood-based SPINNOVA® fibre, and PUMA have entered a multi-year partnership to secure fibre volumes. This non-binding agreement will reserve production capacity from Woodspin.

“Spinnova’s innovative fibre technology represents a new gateway into the world of manmade cellulosic fibre (MMCF) production, using water instead of chemicals to help produce these fibres,” said Howard Williams, Director Global Innovation Apparel & Accessories at PUMA.

“We are very excited to announce this collaboration for SPINNOVA® fibre with a major global brand like PUMA. This marks an important step in building the market and industrial adoption of SPINNOVA® fibre, which is needed to scale the fibre and Spinnova’s technology.” said Spinnova’s Chief Product and Sustainability Officer, Shariare Mahmood. “This is only the beginning, and we will continue together with Woodspin to work on signing similar agreements with other partners.”

PUMA continues to invest in and incorporate innovative material textiles, such as its previously introduced RE:FIBRE textile-to-textile recycling program, which uses polyester textile waste from factory off-cuts, faulty goods, and pre-loved clothing as the primary source of material to create new textiles.  
 

Founded in 1948 by Rudolf Dassler, PUMA was born from a vision to craft footwear that empowers athletes to embody the agility, speed, and spirit of a puma itself. For 75 years, PUMA has been at the forefront of innovation, partnering with the world’s fastest athletes, iconic clubs, and legendary federations to push the boundaries of performance. Over the last few years sports culture has moved from a narrow focus on winning – sweat, grit and struggle against the odds – to a more authentic and human space.

With the recent appointment of Julie Legrand as Senior Director of Global Brand Strategy and Communications, PUMA aims to shape the next chapter of its unique journey. Legrand, who was previously the Global Brand Director of H&M and has over a decade of experience at Procter & Gamble, dedicated 2024 to refining PUMA’s brand DNA and architecture, crafting a distinct and bold position in the market. “Part of my mission when joining the PUMA team early this year, was to oversee and further elevate the PUMA brand in the minds of consumers. I am delighted to be working with adam&eveDDB to delve into our DNA and to develop a brand campaign for 2025 that brings to life our new global brand strategy. With their emotionally charged creativity we can build deeper, more meaningful connections with our consumer.”

For Richard Teyssier, PUMA Vice President Brand & Marketing, “PUMA is the home to some the best athletes, teams and ambassadors in the world and we have a clear ambition to position PUMA as a leading sport performance brand. We aim to be at the forefront of innovation and trends, not only on our products but especially when it comes to the brand and marketing. With adam&eveDDB, we found a partner capable of helping us build an emotional connection with our consumers, while unifying the PUMA brand under a single global strategy across our extensive sports portfolio. “

This year, PUMA partnered with adam&eveDDB, a creative company committed to placing emotion at the core of every interaction between businesses and consumers. adam&eveDDB’s strategy will elevate the brand by bringing PUMA’s impressive credentials to the fore, establishing it as the leading sports performance brand. “Communicating all that PUMA has to offer is a gift. Our teams in London and Berlin are immersed in all the feelings that get people moving; we can’t wait to tell the brand's unique story which has been so brilliantly distilled by Julie and the team,” said Miranda Hipwell, CEO at adam&eveDDB.

adam&eveDDB’s first global brand campaign for PUMA will launch in spring 2025. The PUMA account will be led by teams from adam&eveDDB’s London and Berlin offices. 

Portugal, the 2016 European Champions and 2018/19 Nations League Winners, are known for their captivating style of play, which has earned them many fans all over the world and the largest number of followers on social media of any national football federation worldwide.

“Signing a top-tier national team was one of our priorities in football and I am very excited to welcome a team as popular as Portugal to the PUMA Family,” said Arne Freundt, PUMA CEO. “Given the large number of fans all over the world and the great potential of the next generation of this squad, we are looking forward to the upcoming big tournaments such as the 2026 World Cup.”

For PUMA, the deal offers the opportunity to continue writing Portuguese football history. In the 1960s, PUMA became the partner of legendary player Eusébio, known as “O Rei” (“The King”), for whom it created the iconic PUMA KING football boot. Eusébio was the top scorer of the 1966 World Cup when he led his team to a third place in the tournament.

“We were attracted to PUMA because of the way in which they engage with the fans and tell the unique story of every team they work with” said Fernando Gomes, President of the FPF. “We look forward to creating an exciting range of products with them which will resonate with our large fan base all over the world.”

PUMA will unveil the new products and its creative direction for the partnership in early 2025

The space immersed guests in the campaign’s road trip adventure, complete with a replica of Rośe’s motel room set as a standout photo moment. Attendees had the opportunity to delve into the sneaker’s
journey, from archival pieces to recent standout collaborations, while also customizing their own Speedcat
sneakers.
Notable guests, including Emily Ratajkowski, Xavi Simons, Jodie Woods, Avani Gregg, Danielle Guizio, Sami Miro, and friends of the brand, joined the celebration, with DJ Noodles providing the soundtrack. The night wrapped up with an electrifying DJ set by Paris Hilton, framed by the iconic lights of the Las
Vegas Strip. The PUMA Speedcat will be available in classic “Red” and “Black” as well as a new “Pink Blush” version starting November 26 in North America and globally on December 5, 2024, at PUMA.com, PUMA flagship stores, and selected PUMA stockists.
 

Earlier in the evening, PUMA also celebrated the opening of its brand-new Las Vegas Flagship store with PUMA Golfer Rickie Fowler and PUMA Football athlete Xavi Simons for a ceremonial ribbon cutting. The Las Vegas location is PUMA’s second flagship store in North America, the first is located at 609 Fifth
Avenue in New York City. It features an array of lifestyle pieces as well as innovative technology that creates an interactive experience for visitors.

and-mortar location in today's rapidly evolving digital world. 

“I am thrilled that we are opening a state-of-the-art flagship store in Las Vegas as part of our brand elevation strategy. Located along the iconic Las Vegas Strip, this flagship allows us to expand PUMA’s presence in North America to connect with U.S consumers and international visitors alike,” said Arne Freundt, Chief Executive Officer of PUMA. “I believe that our new Las Vegas Flagship is essential for conveying the true character of our PUMA Brand and for creating an immersive, interactive shopping experience as it will redefine in-person shopping by seamlessly merging sports performance, latest fashion trends, and technology.”

Located in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, this shopping destination reimagines the modern retail experience with a variety of immersive and interactive features powered by cutting-edge technology. Each one has been thoughtfully designed to be fully inclusive and immersive. It offers customers attractions such as a professional F1 racing simulator, an interactive arcade, and a customization studio where customers can personalize apparel and footwear. The store also features the best products PUMA has to offer, including sportstyle, basketball, motorsport, golf, running, training, soccer and kids, as well as collections designed by select brand ambassadors and athletes and various hosted special events and experiences that pay homage to Las Vegas.

“Opening our second North American flagship store in Las Vegas is a big step for PUMA’s growth in North America, especially with the city buzzing for the F1 race,” said Bob Philion, President of PUMA North America. “Las Vegas is a booming sports city that attracts millions of visitors each year and is a global destination for entertainment and fashion. Having a flagship presence in Las Vegas will help us to connect with our customers from all over the world in unique and meaningful ways.”

PUMA’s flagship store is located within BLVD Las Vegas, a new development that is currently the largest standalone retail and entertainment-fueled destination on The Strip. Schimenti Construction, Nathan Colkitt of Colkitt Architecture, and the internal PUMA team led the construction and design of PUMA at BLVD Las Vegas. The development from Gindi Capital, led by CEO Eli Gindi and CFO Jack Braha, offers shoppers and sports enthusiasts access to premier retail shops, rooftop and outdoor entertainment, and easy access to rideshare drop-off and pick-up locations.

Key features of the space include:

• Immersive Motorsports Zone: Highlighting PUMA’s longstanding commitment to motorsports and capitalizing on Las Vegas’ excitement for F1, customers can take the wheel of a professional-grade F1 racing simulator and virtually race down the iconic Las Vegas Strip. 
• Interactive PUMA Arcade: Customers of the flagship are encouraged to check out the interactive PUMA Arcade during their shopping experience, which features RUN, GOLF, and SOCCER experiences. 
• PUMA x YOU customization studio: PUMA has once again partnered with renowned artists and designers to bring its sought-after customization studio to the store. Consumers can create and personalize PUMA footwear, apparel and accessories using patchwork, embroidery, direct to garment printing, LED printing on footwear, and many other creative mediums.
• New Personalizations on the PUMAPP: When shopping on the show floor, customers are encouraged to create a personalized profile on the PUMAPP to engage in an immersive, one-of-a-kind shopping experience. The app also tracks all PUMA Arcade activity and creates shareable content from each user’s experience. 
• Exclusive Vegas-Inspired Apparel: Customers won’t want to miss the VEGAS SHOP, where they can win prizes by pulling the lever on the video wall slot machine, and shop for unique Las Vegas-specific apparel and footwear.
• PUMA SELECT Zone: Shop the latest PUMA SELECT collaborations and step into the realm of exclusive style.

To celebrate the official grand opening of PUMA’s Las Vegas flagship store, PUMA executives were joined by PUMA Golfer Rickie Fowler and PUMA Football athlete Xavi Simons for a ceremonial ribbon cutting on Thursday afternoon. The Las Vegas location is PUMA’s second flagship store in North America, the first is located at 609 Fifth Avenue in New York City. It features an array of lifestyle pieces as well as innovative technology that creates an interactive experience for visitors.

The PUMA Las Vegas flagship, located at 3755 S Las Vegas Blvd, will be open Monday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. local time. For more information, please visit puma.com. 

From upcycling to generating electricity from potatoes, PUMA puts two footballers and a fashionista to the test to see who will earn the most green flags.

Each week, PUMA’s Voices of a RE:GENERATION will present this trio with playful sustainability challenges, aiming to inspire and educate listeners on how everyday choices impact climate change. The challenges showcase how even small changes can make a big difference in reducing our environmental footprint. Whoever is most successful each week wins a green flag - so get ready for some friendly competition!    

"I’m so excited to be a part of this podcast which brings sustainability to the forefront of Gen Z listeners. It’s a lot of fun to complete the sustainability challenges and learn more about the small changes we can all make to fight climate change."- Maya Le Tissier

Anne-Laure Descours, Chief Sourcing Officer at PUMA, said: “The Climate crisis can seem overwhelming, however all of us have the power to make better decisions for the future of our planet, no matter how small. It’s vital that we travel this journey towards a FOREVER. BETTER. together with our next generation to create awareness and inspire collective change.”  

Upcoming episodes include:

Episode 1, The Carbon Crunch - Ever wondered how your breakfast affects the planet? Or how many carbon emissions are released on your morning commute? Our hosts dive into the surprising truth behind greenhouse gas emissions. Available now to watch below.  

Episode 2, The Wardrobe Revival – A little care goes a long way. Repairing, reviving, and revamping an old fit or pair of kicks. Find out who can save their item from becoming trash and bring it back to life, while learning about sustainable fashion hacks to reduce waste.

Episode 3, Lessons in Leather – Understanding the environmental impact of different materials can be confusing. Our hosts dive into this debate and uncover that when it comes to sustainability, the answer is far from black and white.  

Episode 4, The Renewable Electricity Experiment – The importance of transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy. Our hosts compete to see who can generate the most electricity using unconventional methods.  

Episode 5, The RE:FIBRE Makeover – Our trio showcase their upcycled outfits, made from materials that would otherwise be considered waste – while learning about the magic behind circular textile production with PUMA RE:FIBRE. Lastly, the winner of the Green Flags Challenge is crowned.

Green Flags speaks to PUMA's commitment to increase transparency and engage the next generation in their efforts to become more sustainable. Following on from PUMA’s 10FOR25 targets announced in 2019, PUMA has recently announced their new Vision 2030 sustainability targets in Human Rights, Circularity and Climate, setting out how the brand will continue to reduce their impact.  

Subscribe, listen and watch Green Flags by PUMA on Apple, Spotify, PUMA YouTube and all major podcast platforms.  

Watch episode 1 here:

For more information, please visit: https://foreverbetter.com/en/forever-better-podcast/green-flags 

Out of hundreds of companies examined, PUMA was amongst 11 in 2024 to be ranked in the fourth and highest “Leading” tier. Companies with this distinction showed an integrated materials strategy aligned with global goals, disclosed climate goals and targets and made progress towards a circular use of materials, Textile Exchange said. This year’s result is one step up from PUMA’s inclusion in the second-highest “Scaling” tier in 2023.

“We know how important our choice of product materials is, when we want to reduce our carbon footprint and lessen our environmental impact,” said Anne Laure Descours, PUMA’s Chief Sourcing Officer. “We are very happy to be ranked as ‘Leading’ in this years’ index and we will take it as an opportunity to further strengthen our materials strategy.”

PUMA has a 2025 target of making 9 out of 10 products with materials that are classified as preferred fibres by Textile Exchange or which originate from certified sources. In 2023, this was already the case for 8 out of 10 products. In 2023, 99.7% of all leather was sourced from Leather Working Group-certified tanneries and 99.2% of all cotton was certified or recycled as was 99.4% of all paper and cardboard packaging.  

Almost 65% of the polyester used for PUMA’s apparel and accessories in 2023 came from recycled materials and the company also started to scale up the use of recycled cotton. In 2024 PUMA announced that millions of football jerseys had been made with textile waste through its RE:FIBRE recycling initiative.

The Material Change Index is the largest peer-to-peer comparison initiative in the industry and aims to help track the sector’s progress in fibre and materials sourcing, strategy and the circular transition. The aim of the organization is to help the fashion industry achieve a 45% reduction in greenhouse gases from raw material production by 2030. 

For more detailed information on the Vision 2030 targets, please click here.
 

There’s only one Forever. Let’s make it Better. 

Launched in 2021, the Laureus Sport for Good Index celebrates brands that, through collaboration, innovation and creativity, are making significant contributions across the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as well as aligning their business output with their sports investments and activations.

The Index shines a light on organizations that are having the clearest and most meaningful impact, and to provide compelling evidence for the role that sport can play in driving sustainable change. The brands feature in the Index for their best-in-class sport for good campaigns and purpose-led initiatives implemented over the past 18 months.

Astin Ewington, Head of Partnerships, Laureus: “We are thrilled to unveil the 2024 Laureus Sport for Good Index, which continues to showcase the immense potential of sport as a force for positive change. The brands featured this year are leading the way in addressing some of the world’s most pressing social and ecological challenges through innovative, purpose-driven initiatives. By highlighting their efforts, we hope to inspire more companies to leverage sport as a platform to create meaningful impact and contribute to a more equitable and sustainable future.” 

PUMA initiatives recognized by the Index include:

VOICES OF A RE:GENERATION - After research which found that young people want brands to make more sustainability commitments, better communicate their goals and be more transparent, PUMA launched their Voices of a RE:GENERATION initiative. The initiative saw the company engage four young sustainability advocates who not only produce social content that helps raise awareness of PUMA’s sustainability targets among younger consumers, but also actively feedback to the brand about how it can improve its ‘FOREVER. BETTER’ sustainability practices.

Meanwhile, PUMA’s ‘RE:FIBRE’ polyester textile-to-textile recycling programme aims to reduce textile waste and make the company less reliant on plastic bottles for recycled polyester. All told, 46,000 RE:FIBRE garments were produced in 2023. Then, from the start of the 2024/25 soccer season, PUMA announced the scaling up of the programme, with millions of PUMA replica soccer jerseys made using RE: FIBRE, further spotlighting a more circular business model for jersey manufacturing.

This year, PUMA also launched an experimental commercial version of its RE:SUEDE sneaker in Europe. Leading up to this, as part of a two-year pilot project experiment that concluded in 2023, PUMA showed it was able to successfully turn the RE:SUEDE into compost under tailor-made industrial composting conditions. The RE:SUEDE can be sent back to PUMA at end of life who send them on to partners in the Netherlands for composting.  

The Index can be viewed and downloaded in full at laureussportforgoodindex.com