Climate Change Data

Sézane

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Renewable Energy Share:18% (supplier electricity)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Increased eco-friendly materials in collections to 77% (up from 75% in 2022 and 68% in 2021)
  • 83% of pieces are certified (up from 75% in 2022 and 64% in 2021)
  • Reduced upstream air transport to 10% in 2023 (from 17% in 2022), with 90% now by sea or road
  • Removed cashmere from collections due to high environmental impact
  • 18% of electricity consumed by suppliers was renewable in 2023
  • 57% of synthetic materials used were recycled in 2023
  • 63% of industrial packaging reused at least once in 2023
  • All polybags used are made from 100% recycled polyethylene

Social Achievements

  • 100% of Tier 1 ateliers audited, with over 75% rated A or B
  • Initiated annual social audits for Tier 2 ateliers (17% audited in 2023)
  • Implemented a hotline for anonymous employee feedback in partner ateliers
  • Renovated and improved the canteen at a key partner atelier in China
  • Introduced anti-sexism training in an Indian workshop
  • Raised over €7 million through the DEMAIN program since 2018, supporting over 300 projects and 45,000 beneficiaries
  • Partnerships with Each One, Atout Jeunes Université, and Sport dans la Ville to promote diversity and inclusion

Governance Achievements

  • B-Corp certified since 2021
  • Mission-driven company since 2020
  • Supplier Code of Ethics signed annually by 100% of Tier 1 and 49% of Tier 2 workshops

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce carbon intensity per piece by 52% by 2030
  • Reduce absolute emissions across scopes 1 and 2 by 42% by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Exceed 80% eco-friendly materials and 85% certified pieces by 2024
  • Maintain over 75% natural materials by 2024
  • Introduce RAS-certified alpaca in collections by 2024

Environmental Challenges

  • High carbon footprint of certain materials (e.g., cashmere)
  • Complexity and opacity of textile supply chains
  • Ensuring social and ethical standards throughout the entire production chain
  • Reducing environmental impact of denim washing
Mitigation Strategies
  • Prioritizing eco-friendly materials with reduced carbon impact
  • Developing an internal traceability tool to map the value chain
  • Conducting social audits of Tier 1 and Tier 2 ateliers
  • Implementing initiatives to improve working conditions in partner ateliers
  • Engaging with suppliers to improve energy efficiency and increase renewable energy use
  • Minimizing air transport and favoring low-emission road transport
  • Maximizing packaging reuse and using recycled packaging
  • Using low-impact washing processes for denim

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 100% of Tier 1 ateliers annually, 17% of Tier 2 ateliers in 2023

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Ethics
  • Prioritization of certified materials
  • Audits of suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), B Corp

Certifications: GOTS, RWS, FSC, GRS, RCS, OCS, LWG, RMS, RAS, Oeko-Tex

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 10
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 17

Sézane's activities contribute to these SDGs through various initiatives detailed in the report.