Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental impacts from supply chain manufacturing processes
• Modern slavery, human rights and labour rights in the supply chain
• Chemicals management and product compliance
• Innovation in design and sustainable materials
• Responsible treatment of suppliers
• Waste management
• Circular economy (resource efficiency, durability, repair, end of life)
• Land, biodiversity and ecosystems impacts of raw material production
• Energy and climate
• Packaging materials and design
• Volunteering, charitable support and local communities
• Diversity, equity and inclusion

Environmental Achievements

• Achieved ISO 14001 certification in our Made in England factory
• Eliminated single-use plastic lace bags, saving over 500kg of plastic
• More than 98% of leather sourced from LWG medal-rated tanneries

Social Achievements

• Paid all employees in full through the pandemic and made no redundancies relating to Covid-19
• Launched the Dr. Martens Foundation
• Created a dedicated department for diversity, equity and inclusion

Governance Achievements

• Developed and committed to sustainability targets, including net zero by 2030
• Undertook a gap and materiality analysis to comprehensively understand our most significant impacts and priority action areas
• More than 90% of Tier 1 finished product suppliers were independently audited physically and all surpassed required CSR audit criteria

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Waste management in countries with weaker waste infrastructure
• Climate change impacts throughout the supply chain
• Ensuring responsible sourcing of leather and PVC

Mitigation Strategies

• Requiring Tier 1 suppliers to have formal waste management plans
• Commitment to net-zero emissions by 2030
• Working with LWG certified tanneries for leather and researching sustainable alternatives for PVC

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: More than 90% of Tier 1 finished product suppliers were physically audited in FY21

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct
• Migrant Worker Policy
• Environmental Standards
• Animal Derived Materials Policy

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: TCFD, Greenhouse Gas Protocol, SASB, UN SDGs

Certifications: ISO 14001

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Climate Action (Goal 13)
• Responsible Consumption and Production (Goal 12)

The report highlights alignment with several SDGs, particularly those related to climate action and responsible consumption and production.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• 50/50 Recycled Poly Tract collection
• Use of post-consumer recycled polyester in Airwair heel loops, laces, and upper fabrics

Awards & Recognition

• Drapers – Best Place to Work 2019
• HR Distinction Awards – Distinction in Employee Engagement and Experience 2019
• Business Culture Awards – Business Culture Achievement Award 2019

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate
• Operations
• Materials
• Packaging
• Lifecycle
• DE&I
• Human Rights
• Communities

Environmental Achievements

• 93.5% of electricity consumption for owned and operated UK and EMEA sites came from renewable sources
• Launched footwear made from reclaimed leather
• UK distribution centre was zero waste to landfill throughout 2023
• 100% of upper leather for AW24 sourced from LWG certified tanneries
• Rollout of Forest Stewardship Certified (FSC) recycled cardboard across standard shoe boxes

Social Achievements

• 10% increase in women in senior leadership roles since FY23 (FY23: 36%, FY24: 46%)
• Launched resale platform in the USA (ReWair)
• Launched authorised repair service in the UK
• Developed Responsible Purchasing supplier charter
• 100% of Tier 1 and Key Tier 2 suppliers CSR audited met high standards

Governance Achievements

• FY40 Net-Zero target validated by SBTi
• Executive bonuses linked to achievement of specific sustainability initiatives
• Undertook first human rights risk assessment

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain disruptions due to extreme weather events (riverine flooding)
• Increased prices of input materials due to decarbonization standards
• Carbon taxation
• Achieving 100% leather traceability
• Developing sustainable alternatives to PVC outsoles

Mitigation Strategies

• Diversification of sourcing countries and Tier 1 suppliers
• Counter sourcing of high-volume new products
• Transitioning to low-carbon materials (bio-based alternatives)
• Increased material efficiency and circularity
• Scaling up repair and resale business models
• Sourcing 100% renewable electricity
• Implementing energy efficiency measures
• Engaging with suppliers to improve environmental performance

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 100% of Tier 1 and Key Tier 2 suppliers CSR audited

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct
• Responsible Purchasing Practices Charter
• Environmental Standards agreement

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Riverine flooding
• Changes in temperature

Transition Risks

• Carbon taxation
• Production standards
• Increased prices of input materials
• Land-use & agricultural practices

Opportunities

• Repair and resale
• Alternative materials

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: TCFD, SASB

Certifications: ISO 14001

Third-party Assurance: Third party limited assurance for SECR disclosure

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Footwear made from reclaimed leather
• Products with recycled components

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Human Rights
• Community
• Supply Chain Responsibility

Environmental Achievements

• 93.5% of electricity used by DTC operations in the UK and EMEA came from renewable sources.
• Launched an authorized repair service in the UK.
• Launched ReWair, a resale platform in the USA.
• Launched footwear made from reclaimed leather (Genix Nappa).

Social Achievements

• 100% of Tier 1 and Key Tier 2 suppliers underwent CSR audits meeting high standards.
• 10% increase in women in senior leadership roles since FY23 (36% to 46%).
• Developed and launched the first Responsible Purchasing Practices Charter.

Governance Achievements

• Appointment of new CFO, Giles Wilson.
• Announced Kenny Wilson's intention to step down as CEO, to be succeeded by Ije Nwokorie.
• Executive bonuses linked to the achievement of specific sustainability initiatives.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Weak consumer demand in the USA, particularly in the boots category.
• Widespread caution from wholesale customers in the USA.
• Challenging macroeconomic environment with weak consumer confidence and high inflation.
• Increased operating costs due to inflation.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implementing a detailed action plan to reignite demand in the USA.
• Targeting £20m to £25m of cost reduction through organizational efficiency and design, better procurement, and operational streamlining.
• Shifting marketing efforts globally from storytelling focused on culture to a relentless focus on product marketing.
• Increasing marketing investment in the USA.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 100% of Tier 1 and Key Tier 2 suppliers audited.

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct
• Supplier Environmental Standard
• Responsible Purchasing Practices Charter

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Riverine flooding
• Changes in temperature

Transition Risks

• Carbon taxation
• Production standards
• Increased prices of input materials
• Land-use & agricultural practices

Opportunities

• Repair and resale
• Alternative materials

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: TCFD, SASB

Certifications: ISO 14001

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Genix Nappa reclaimed leather