Climate Change Data

Zegna Baruffa Lane Borgosesia S.p.A.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:19,289 tCO2 (Scope 1 and 2, Market-based)
Scope 1 Emissions:9,276 tCO2
Scope 2 Emissions:13 tCO2 (Market-based)
Renewable Energy Share:37% of total energy consumption
Total Energy Consumption:261,691 GJ
Water Consumption:963 Ml (withdrawal)
Waste Generated:812 tons
Carbon Intensity:105 tCO2/euro mln (2023)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Sustainable product innovation
  • Respect for people and enhancement of the territory
  • Industrial activity at the service of the environment
  • Traceable and sustainable procurement

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced energy consumption by 8% compared to 2022
  • 100% electricity purchased from renewable sources
  • Achieved 'EXCELLENCE' level of implementation on the CHEM 4Sustainability® protocol
  • Phase out of more than 400 chemical products and disposal of about 7,000 kg between dyes and auxiliaries during 2023
  • 82% of raw materials supplies covered by a rating of “medium” and above

Social Achievements

  • 54% of employees and newly employed people are women
  • 7 curricular internships with ITS TAM and Biella Master of Fibre Nobili
  • Launched canteen service at Vigliano plant
  • Implemented flexible half-hour entry window for office staff
  • Offered individual remote-working agreements

Governance Achievements

  • Established a new ESG governance structure including a “Strategic” ESG Committee (C-ESG-S) and an “Operational” ESG Committee (C-ESG-O)
  • Formalized ESG Policy based on UN Agenda 2030 and CSRD
  • Implemented a whistleblowing channel

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Slowdown in orders and billing in the second half of 2023 due to decreased demand, inflationary effects, and global uncertainty
  • Increase in waste production (excluding yarn waste) by 23% in 2023
Mitigation Strategies
  • Ongoing enhancement of supply focused on high fashion and premium segment
  • Continuous improvement of procurement and operational processes
  • Studies aimed at reducing sludge generated at the sewage plant
  • Initiatives to educate and train staff on waste management, along with digitalization of bureaucratic procedures

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Sustainability Rating to assess suppliers' performance
  • Charter of Values for suppliers
  • Promoting adherence to APEO free compliance

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards (2021), UN Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development, CSRD

Certifications: OEKO-TEX 100, RWS, GRS, Cashmere SFA, 4Sustainability Trace Level advance

Third-party Assurance: Deloitte & Touche S.p.A. (limited assurance)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • H2Dry technology
  • Seasonless yarns
  • Use of Vebagreen patent for dyeing

Awards & Recognition

  • One of the “most climate-conscious companies” by Pianeta 30 and Statista