Gucci

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019-06 to 2020-02, 2023)

Large-scale survey of 45 Italian luxury suppliers and nearly 1,100 employees, assessing fair wages and working conditions across 12 dimensions.
81% of workers reported being fully or partially satisfied with working conditions.
82% of workers reported being fully or partially satisfied with their wages.
25% of surveyed factories achieved Fair Wage certification.

Collaboration with Fair Wage Network to conduct the survey and develop a Social Sustainability Roadmap.

Some cases of wage payment delays, underpaid overtime, and missing employment contracts.
Wage systems not sufficiently linked to performance in some companies.
In some cases, a single income earner was insufficient to cover total family expenses.
Limited worker awareness of contractual minimum wages.

Identification of challenges through the survey to inform future improvements.
Development of a Fair Wage Roadmap to provide guidance to companies and suppliers.
Recommendations for improvements in pay systems, linking wages to performance and experience.

Supplier Audits: 45 factory visits

Investing in regenerative agriculture since 2020 as a pillar of its Nature-Positive approach.
Implementing environmental projects to prevent and curb emissions.

Commitment to promoting respect for Human Rights throughout the supply chain.
Promoting employment standards respecting workers’ rights and rejecting child labor, forced labor, and discrimination.
Ensuring equal employment opportunities and treatment based on merit.
Recognizing the value of diversity and respecting cultures and communities.
Promoting initiatives to balance work and private life.

Implementation of a Management System covering all corporate processes and functions to integrate Social Responsibility and Sustainability into business strategies.
Constant oversight of all Social Responsibility and Sustainability activities through the Department of Corporate Sustainability & Responsibility.
Implementation of specific policies and procedures for managing and improving social, environmental, and economic performance.
Adherence to the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) Code of Conduct.

Short-term Goals:

Sustainability Principles for suppliers and subcontractors covering sustainable sourcing, environmental protection, animal welfare, and legal compliance.

Frameworks Used: UN Sustainable Development Goals, ILO

Certifications: RJC