adidas AG

adidas AG is a German multinational sportswear company headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany. Operating under the adidas brand, the company designs, develops, sources, and markets athletic footwear, apparel, and accessories. Production is primarily carried out through a global network of third‑party manufacturers, with products distributed via wholesale partners, owned retail, and e‑commerce in markets worldwide.

adidas works extensively with advanced materials and processes relevant to the chemical industry, including performance textiles, synthetic polymers (such as EVA, PU, TPU, and expanded TPU foams), rubber compounds, adhesives, dyes, and finishes. The company collaborates with chemical suppliers to develop cushioning foams, functional coatings, and high‑performance fabrics, and it applies chemical management systems aligned with industry initiatives like ZDHC (including MRSL/RSL compliance). Areas of focus include increasing recycled and lower‑impact material use (e.g., recycled polyester), improving dyeing and finishing processes to reduce hazardous substances and wastewater impacts, and advancing circularity through design for recyclability and take‑back pilots. These efforts reflect ongoing engagement with supply‑chain environmental standards, material traceability, and process optimization across the textile and footwear value chain.