We aim to protect the environment – heritage of our community and of future generations. We recognize our responsibility in addressing the challenges of our time, and make every effort to tackle them and drive meaningful change.
We believe that sustainability begins with responsibility. That’s why we are always seeking better solutions to reduce our direct and indirect impact on the environment, with a focus on lowering emissions, conserving energy and water, minimizing waste, and eliminating hazardous substances. We are equally committed to preventing deforestation in the sourcing of the materials used in our products and packaging. Our approach is rooted in engagement and collaboration across our entire value chain – from product creation to end-of-life – because we know this is key to building a more sustainable business model.
Our commitment to fighting climate change is reflected in our company-wide emissions reduction targets set in line with the 1.5°C scenario and validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which include:
- a 70% decrease in absolute Scope 1 (direct) GHG emissions and Scope 2 (indirect) GHG emissions by 2030 (compared to 2021).
- a 40% decrease in Scope 3 GHG emissions intensity per pair of shoes manufactured by 2030 (compared to 2021).
- sourcing 100% renewable electricity at our Company-owned facilities worldwide by year-end 2024 (achieved in 2023, ahead of schedule).
In addition, as indicated in our Forward Agenda, we are also committed to compensating for residual Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions at our sites by year-end 2025.
Direct and indirect emissions associated with our activities (Scope 1 and 2) are mainly linked to fuel consumption from our corporate car fleet, with a negligible portion from heating, and to the electricity purchased for our stores, corporate offices, and production sites worldwide. Thanks to the use of 100% certified renewable electricity at our Company-owned sites worldwide, our Scope 2 emissions in 2024 were close to zero. Looking ahead, our decarbonization strategy focuses on maintaining the use of renewable electricity, improving energy efficiency at our sites, and transitioning our fleet to electric or hybrid vehicles.
Our indirect Scope 3 emissions, which account for approximately 99.3% of our total carbon footprint, are generated by our value chain, mainly during the production and global distribution of our finished products. Our decarbonization strategy involves increasing the use of lower-impact materials in our products and packaging; enhancing product eco-design and circularity by considering end-of-life management from conception; reducing the amount of packaging materials used while improving overall durability, reusability, and recyclability; increasing the use of life cycle assessments (LCAs) to further strengthen the environmental performance of our materials and products; and enhancing the efficiency of our logistics.
Our aim is to foster a genuine culture of environmental respect across our entire community – from our people around the globe to our suppliers, contractors, business partners, and all other stakeholders – inspiring everyone to care for, respect, and protect our planet. We are currently working on multiple fronts to mitigate our environmental impact and improve our performance – from eco-design and sustainable products to biodiversity, waste management, and packaging innovation, among others. And we’re engaging the entire value chain every step of the way, recognizing that collaboration is key to building a more sustainable business model.
To help protect biodiversity and preserve natural ecosystems, we advocate the responsible use of natural resources and the transition towards a restorative economy. We are also in the process of enhancing the traceability of our key raw materials, especially those sourced in areas at risk of biodiversity loss and deforestation.
We use organic, recycled, or regeneratively farmed fibers whenever feasible, and are constantly exploring other lower-impact materials – requiring less water, chemicals, energy, or land – as alternatives to conventional options that typically have a higher environmental footprint.
As a further step, we set out to quantify and better understand how our activities impact biodiversity and natural ecosystems. We did so by following the guidance provided by the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) to analyze our direct and upstream activities and, more broadly, our main leather and cotton supply chains – building the foundation for a comprehensive strategy in the coming years.