Zimmermann Holdings Pty Ltd (and subsidiaries)
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020-07 to 2021-06, 2023-07 to 2024-06)
Reporting Period: 2020-07 to 2021-06
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:29,485 tCO2e (market-based)
Scope 1 Emissions:5 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:699 tCO2e (market-based)
Scope 3 Emissions:28,781 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Responsible Sourcing
- Workplace Well-being
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Business Ethics
- Product Safety
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- Traceability & Transparency
- Plastic Pollution
- Chemical Pollution
Environmental Achievements
- Switched B2B polyethylene (PE) bags to recycled PE, accounting for 60% of polyethylene used in FY2021.
- Repurposed approximately 8% of excess fabrics volume through textile-to-textile recycling pilot programs.
- Replaced some linen in products with organic linen.
- Switched the lining in over half of swimwear styles to recycled polyamide (77% by volume at year-end).
Social Achievements
- Rolled out a Worker Sentiment Survey reaching 426 workers across 16 supply chain sites.
- Launched a training program for Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers on human and labor rights, health & safety, and environmental stewardship (63 attendees).
- Implemented a mandatory unconscious bias training program for all leaders and hiring managers.
- Introduced an Annual Personal Day for full-time employees.
Governance Achievements
- Established a Sustainability Working Group.
- Set science-based targets through the SBTi, including a commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% and Scope 3 emissions by 30% by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year.
- Joined the Business Ambition for 1.5°C, committing to net-zero value chain GHG emissions by 2050.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Reach net-zero value chain GHG emissions by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
- Transition 25% of key materials to lower climate impact sources by 2025.
- Eliminate problematic plastics in B2C packaging by 2025 and B2B by 2030.
- Implement 100% renewable energy within operations by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
- Source 50% of cotton as ‘more sustainable cotton’ by end of 2021 and 70% by end of 2022.
- Implement 50% renewable energy within operations by 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- Incorrect overtime payments in some Tier 2 sites in China.
- Incomplete attendance records preventing overtime wage verification in some Tier 2 sites.
- Transparency issues in some sites reluctant to provide required records during audits.
- Limited channels to recycle plastic hangers.
- Need for better visibility of upstream supply chain beyond Tier 2.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented a capacity-building program for Tier 2 suppliers.
- Offered additional support with a workshop series on labor standards and health and safety.
- Developed a training module on anti-corruption commitments for suppliers.
- Implemented a system with hanger supplier and stores in Australia to ensure continuous reuse.
- Engaged with largest fabric suppliers to trace materials back to Tier 4 (57% cotton and 39% silk mapped).
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 38 sites audited in FY2021
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Supplier training programs
- Social and environmental compliance audits
- Commitment to ZDHC MRSL
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: ELEVATE
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Garments made from recycled fibers
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2023-07 to 2024-06
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:54,776.12 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:37.5 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:1,085.64 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:54,776.12 tCO2e/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Responsible Sourcing
- Workplace Well-being
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Business Ethics
- Product Safety
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG)
- Traceability & Transparency
- Plastic Pollution
- Chemical Pollution
Environmental Achievements
- Surpassed renewable energy target for the past three reporting periods
- Achieved Scope 1 and 2 (market-based) emissions reduction target
- Reduced Scope 3 tCO2e/$ revenue by 25% in FY24 compared to the baseline
- 70% of paper and cardboard is FSC-certified
- 89% of all plastic packaging is made from 100% recycled content
Social Achievements
- Increased traceability of key natural fibers at each stage of the supply chain
- Maintained 100% execution rate of Supplier Code of Conduct in Tier 1
- Increased reach of Ethical Capacity Building Programme to 78% of Tier 2 spend
- Implemented a supply-chain-focused grievance mechanism in key factories in China
- Conducted annual Diversity & Inclusion Survey with over 56% workforce participation
Governance Achievements
- Established a Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Group
- Rolled out anti-bribery and corruption training for all employees globally
- No incidents of bribery or corruption reported
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Reduce 90% absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by FY2050
- Reduce 90% absolute scope 3 GHG emissions by FY2050
- Reach net-zero GHG emissions across the value chain by FY2050
Medium-term Goals:
- Implement 100% renewable energy by 2030 within own operations
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by FY2030
- Reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions by 30% by FY2030
- Source 80% of cotton as more sustainable cotton by 2025
- Transition 25% of key materials to lower climate impact sources by 2025
- Support zero deforestation and sustainable forest management by 2025
- Eliminate problematic plastics in B2C packaging by 2025, and B2B by 2030
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain complexities in achieving full traceability and biodiversity targets
- Environmental non-compliances in some Tier 2 facilities (primarily related to environmental impact assessments, air emissions monitoring, and waste management)
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented corrective action plans to address environmental non-compliances
- Enhanced implementation of the Roadmap to Zero Programme with wet processing facilities
- Continued supplier engagement and training
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 76 sites audited in FY24
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Ethical Capacity Building Programme
- ZDHC Roadmap to Zero Programme
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards
Third-party Assurance: ELEVATE (AA1000 Assurance Standard v3)