Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Purpose-driven company
• Double purpose mindset
• Stakeholder paradigm & transparency
• Health, wellness & safety
• People engagement & satisfaction
• Better products
• Civic engagement & giving
• Supply co-evolution
• Carbon neutrality & responsible processes

Environmental Achievements

• 62% renewable electricity usage globally (98% in Tolentino HQ)
• 129.354 tonnes of non-hazardous waste recycled or reused
• Launched FINA-approved racing suit made with recycled ECONYL® yarn
• Partnership with zeroCO2 for marine reforestation project in Sardinia and mangrove planting in Guatemala to offset emissions from SS23 and FW23 sales events

Social Achievements

• Launched internal development process, "People Strategy"
• Implemented flexible work arrangement, with 53% of corporate population participating
• Invested in employee benefits (fuel & food vouchers, medical insurance subsidy)
• Co-creative workshops to redefine Arena's core values with 100% participation
• Supported Marche region flood victims with €10,000 donation and garment donations
• Supported Sport Senza Frontiere with €8,000 donation
• Donated 50% of proceeds from Breast Cancer Awareness Month collection to Keep a Breast
• Donated 50% of profits from Pride collection to Athlete Ally
• Supported Ukrainian water sports team with kits and equipment
• Partnered with Oceanman for open water swimming events
• Supported various national swimming federations and US colleges

Governance Achievements

• Established ESG Committee - The Arena B Team
• Linked 10% of management bonus to ESG performance

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain disruptions
• Climate crisis
• Challenges to improving environmental and social sustainability performance, especially circularity

Mitigation Strategies

• Cultivating resilience and responding with a solution-oriented approach
• Investing in renewable energy
• Implementing energy efficiency measures
• Offsetting emissions from events through reforestation projects
• Developing sustainable product design and manufacturing practices
• Working with suppliers to improve sustainability performance

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 50 third-party inspections in 2022

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct (available in 21 languages)
• Fair Labor Association (FLA) membership

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, B Impact Assessment (BIA)

Certifications: Oekotex, FSC®

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Powerskin ST Next (recycled ECONYL® yarn)
• Goggles and caps with recycled silicon
• Flip flops with FSC-certified rubber

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Water and Marine Resources
• Waste Management
• Circular Economy
• Own Workforce
• Affected Communities
• Business Conduct
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• 100% of electricity at Tolentino HQ from renewable energy
• 69% self-produced and consumed energy for R&D unit in Rovetta
• 32.5% green electricity for manufacturing plant in Velky
• 17% reduction in carbon intensity index
• Partnership with Healthy Seas for ghost net clean-ups
• Partnership with zeroCO2 for mangrove reforestation project offsetting approximately 400 tCO2e
• 100% of products on total turnover covered by the Restricted Substance List (RSL)
• 57% of products in the SS23+FW23 collection with at least one responsibility attribute
• 100% of paper used is FSC certified paper

Social Achievements

• Launched “Arena Loves Sport” initiative including tennis tournament and B2Run Munich participation
• Launched “Arena Loves Swimming” initiative for Tolentino employees
• Became official supplier of World Para Swimming
• 68% employee satisfaction rate
• 58% employee participation rate in climate survey
• 50% of new hires followed a structured onboarding process
• 2,184 total training hours provided (4.9 hours/FTE)
• Clean-up activity with Poltrona Frau and Plastic Free, collecting over 1,000 kg of waste

Governance Achievements

• Became a “Società Benefit” (Benefit Corporation)
• Implemented Management by Objectives (MBOs) with 10% of top managers' goals linked to sustainability KPIs
• Established a new reporting channel for whistleblowing in compliance with Legislative Decree 24/2023
• 100% of suppliers signed Arena’s Code of Conduct

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• High-water consumption and waste management in the textile industry
• GHG emissions generated along the value chain (Scope 3 emissions)
• Transition risks in moving to a low-carbon economy
• Extreme events linked to climate change
• Inability to adapt material and product design to circular economy standards

Mitigation Strategies

• Investing in renewable energy sources (solar panels)
• Implementing energy efficiency measures (LED revamping)
• Carbon offsetting through reforestation projects
• Adopting a travel policy that prioritizes video calls over unnecessary trips
• Increasing the use of recycled fibers and sustainable materials
• Implementing proper waste management systems
• Developing a take-back program for damaged/broken products

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Risk-based approach using third-party assessments and FLA Assessment

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct
• CSR Manual
• Green Purchasing Policy

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes
• Market shifts

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products
• Self-production of renewable energy

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: ESRS

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 3
• SDG 4
• SDG 7
• SDG 8
• SDG 12
• SDG 13
• SDG 14
• SDG 17

Initiatives contribute to these goals through various programs and partnerships

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Powerskin ST NEXT (recycled materials)
• Calypso Bay collection (supports Great Barrier Reef Foundation)
• Let it Beat collection (supports Athlete Ally)
• Breast Cancer Awareness collection (supports Keep A Breast Foundation)