Climate Change Data

Rocky Brands, Inc.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-12-31 to 2023-12-31)

Reporting Period: 2022-12-31 to 2023-12-31

Environmental Metrics

Renewable Energy Share:30% (Dominican Republic manufacturing center)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Impacts
  • Talent Recruitment, Development & Engagement
  • Chemicals Management
  • Ethics & Compliance
  • Raw Material Sourcing
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Climate Change
  • Corporate Governance
  • Labor in Our Supply Chain
  • Data Privacy & Information Security

Environmental Achievements

  • Installed four Comelz machines, reducing waste in the manufacturing process by utilizing precision laser cutting systems.
  • Approximately 85% of lighting at headquarters retrofitted for LED by the end of 2023.
  • Approximately 30% of total energy consumption at Dominican Republic manufacturing center derived from purchased renewable energy.

Social Achievements

  • Established Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including WIFI (Women in Footwear Industry), Rocky Brands Military Veterans, Health, Wellness & Safety Committee, and Parent and Caregiver Network.
  • Launched Muckster Lite Clog, 50% lighter than its predecessor and made from environmentally-friendlier Bio-Lite foam.
  • Donated over $100,000 in charitable contributions in 2023.

Governance Achievements

  • Completed a comprehensive security assessment to improve IT practices and programs.
  • Implemented annual cybersecurity awareness training for all associates.
  • Established a robust organizational structure to manage and oversee IT and cybersecurity programs.

Climate Goals & Targets

Short-term Goals:
  • Transition away from the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) by 2025.

Environmental Challenges

  • Climate-related regulations may heighten operational costs.
  • Reducing the environmental impact of product packaging and distribution.
  • Managing risks associated with chemicals in products and supply chain labor conditions.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Ongoing assessment and monitoring processes to gauge the impact of future climate change disclosures and regulations.
  • Utilizing recycled materials for product packaging where possible and assessing opportunities to incorporate more sustainable and recycled content.
  • Implementing robust waste policies and procedures to reduce, reuse and recycle waste; maintaining high standards of occupational health & safety (OHS) and human rights in supply chains; and complying with restricted substances regulations.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Ethical Manufacturing Principles
  • California Transparency in Supply Chains Act compliance
  • Restricted Substances List (RSL) compliance

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Transition Risks
  • Climate-related regulations

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB Standards, UN SDGs

Certifications: ISO 14001:2015 (China manufacturing center), C-TPAT

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
  • Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
  • Goal 13 (Climate Action)
  • Goal 5 (Gender Equality)
  • Goal 10 (Reduced Inequalities)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Muckster Lite Clog