Coleman Cascade Classic Sustainability Report

The Cascade Classic’s solid metal construction and secure latch provide good long-term durability for a budget-friendly model. Its grates and cooktop resist warping, though the wind shields feel thin and could degrade over time. The auto-ignition system is serviceable but occasionally inconsistent. With basic care, the stove should last through years of casual use.

Choosing durable outdoor gear is perhaps the most effective way to reduce environmental impact—the longer it lasts, the less it needs to be produced. Our proprietary longevity rating evaluates overall build quality based on factors such as materials, fabric denier, component durability (including zippers and toggles), real-world performance as reported by our field testers, and our experiences with the brand. Overall, we feel strongly that reducing overall consumption is a cornerstone of sustainability.

It is possible for customers to buy replacement parts for the Coleman Cascade Classic, including burner caps, burner replacements, regulators, valve generators, and knobs. Coleman sells various replacement parts for its stoves, tents and shelters, and lighting products.

Providing replacement parts extends a product's lifespan and eliminates the need to purchase a new one. For example, some brands offer replacement lenses for ski goggles, should they become damaged, or provide an extra clip for a trekking pole if it breaks. We scale the points received for this category based on how robust the replacement part offerings are for the product category.

We haven’t found evidence that Coleman participates in a third-party program that provides certification and regular audits to ensure safe working conditions, fair wages, and reduced environmental impact. Its parent company (Newell Brands) has an internal responsible sourcing system, but it isn’t third-party verified. For this reason, it doesn’t meet our criteria.

This criterion evaluates a brand's commitment to fair wages, safe working conditions, and reducing its environmental impact throughout the production process. Responsible manufacturing is most commonly demonstrated through certifications and membership in programs such as Fair Trade Certified, Fair Wear Foundation, Worldwide Responsible Accreditation of Production, and the Fair Labor Association. We also recognize brands that prioritize local production, such as those that manufacture primarily in the United States or Europe, to reduce carbon emissions, maintain better oversight of working conditions, and comply with strict social and environmental regulations.

Coleman’s parent company (Newell Brands) uses 97% recycled, certified, or verified paper and 13% recycled plastic packaging.

Packaging can add significant waste to an outdoor gear purchase and often ends up in landfills. Many brands are using recycled packaging and/or making efforts to reduce packaging altogether. For example, they may use a certain percentage of recycled cardboard or make efforts to use less plastic or paper across their packaging operation. In some cases, brands also use Forest Stewardship Council-certified paper products, which helps to ensure sustainable sourcing of forest materials.

Coleman offers repair services for its stoves and lanterns for reasonable fees. However, it doesn’t repair other products, such as sleeping bags or tents.

Repair services extend the lifespan of outdoor gear and reduce overall consumption. Some brands offer comprehensive repair programs that can fix a wide range of issues, while others have more limited capabilities. If a brand's warranty policy only covers replacement, rather than repair, these programs usually do not meet this criterion.

Newell Brands tracks its subsidiaries’ greenhouse gas emissions using the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. It aimed to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% by 2025 compared with its 2016 baseline and reported a 37% reduction in 2024. However, the company hasn’t measured or set a target to address its Scope 3 emissions, which constitute the vast majority of most brands’ footprints.

This criterion evaluates whether this brand measures its greenhouse gas emissions, along with its commitment to reduction and transparency in reporting. Typically, we require brands to follow established frameworks such as the Higg Index, Greenhouse Gas Protocol, or The Change Climate Project. Most companies use the widely recognized scope categorization system for measuring brand emissions. Those who earn the most points in this category have emissions reduction goals verified by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), a global organization that helps companies set greenhouse gas reduction targets in line with the goal of limiting global warming to well below 2°C. To verify their goals through SBTi, companies undergo a rigorous assessment process and continual follow-up to ensure consistent progress towards achieving their targets.

Newell Brands publishes an annual impact report detailing its packaging, manufacturing, and greenhouse gas emissions. However, it doesn’t include information specific to Coleman and instead covers all of Newell’s subsidiaries as a whole.

An impact report is an important step toward transparency and accountability on the sustainability front. These reports vary in form but generally cover topics such as material sourcing, greenhouse gas emissions tracking, waste and water usage, supply chain analysis, and packaging efforts. For our sustainability ratings, we evaluate this criterion based on the depth and quality of the information provided in the report, and how often it is produced. Some brands produce their own impact report, while others are published by their parent company. In practice, we’ve found that reports produced by individual brands include more detailed information about their sustainability efforts.