SUSTAINABILITY - AT A GLANCE

“Small actions for big changes. This is what matters to us as we move forward, together.” Silvio Campara CEO

#1 in the global footwear sector according to Sustainalytics’ ESG Rating.*

B Score in CDP Climate Change.

24,000 items repaired,extending their life cycle.

CO₂ reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

100% renewable electricity at our own sites.

100% key suppliers located in Italy.

As at 31 December 2023

*Refers to companies in the footwear sub-industry assessed by Sustainalytics as at November 2023.

SUSTAINABILITY MILESTONES

2021

Establishment of the Sustainability Department. 1^st Sustainability Report on voluntary basis. 1^st sustainability plan, the Forward Agenda. BREEAM certification of the new headquarters in Milan (Italy). 1^st Code of Ethics.

2022

Opening of the first Forward Store in Milan (Italy). Launch of the Yatay Model 1B, our first bio-based sneaker. Italian HQs certified as per ISO 45001 for health and safety at work. Membership of the UN Global Compact, Valore D, and Leather Working Group.

2023

Adoption of ESG-related policies. Launch of Yatay Lab for circular innovation. Our decarbonization targets validated by Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

1^st ESG ratings from Sustainalytics and CDP Climate Change.

OUR MEMBERSHIPS

We are committed to partnering with global non-profit associations that enable us to further implement our sustainability strategy, and to remaining updated on the industry’s latest market trends and regulations through continuous open dialogue with other players, specific training, workshops, and webinars.