Canada Goose Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, FY23 (April 2, 2023))
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:2,407 MT CO2e
ESG Focus Areas
- Materials
- Manufacturing and Operations
- People and Communities
- Responsible Business
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 75% of 2025 goal to move all packaging to more sustainable solutions.
- Diverted 61% of total global warranty waste from landfill.
- 99.8% of down sourced was RDS certified.
- 51.35% third-party verified PFM materials in domestically manufactured products (up from 21% in FY 21).
Social Achievements
- Donated a total of $1,072,325 to Polar Bears International.
- Introduced the CG Social Performance program in 25% of Tier 2 and 3 manufacturers.
- 95% employee participation in global employee engagement survey.
Governance Achievements
- Chartered the Environmental & Social (E&S) Committee to assist the Board of Directors in overseeing ESG commitments.
- Completed 100% of Tier 1 assessments.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Increase percentage of Canada Goose materials that are PFMs to 90% by the end of 2025.
- Increase percentage of Canada Goose fabrics that are bluesign® APPROVED in domestic production to 90% by the end of 2025.
- Achieve net zero scope 1 and 2 emissions by the end of 2025.
Short-term Goals:
- Move all packaging to more sustainable solutions by the end of 2025.
- Eliminate single-use plastics in all facilities by the end of 2022.
- Divert 100% of post-consumer global warranty waste products by the end of 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions related to COVID-19 impacting social performance program rollout and packaging transition.
- Decreased percentage of bluesign® APPROVED fabrics due to prioritizing PFMs.
- Cross-border shipping requirements halting post-consumer waste diversion efforts.
Mitigation Strategies
- Onboarding a packaging expert agency to define sustainable solutions and finalize improvement plan.
- Partnering with textile recyclers for trials of various recycling and reuse/donation options.
- Implementing corrective action plans following supplier audits.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 31 Canada Goose Code of Conduct audits conducted by an independent third party.
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Social Performance Program
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB, UN SDGs
Reporting Period: FY23 (April 2, 2023)
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:2,100 MT CO2e (Total)
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:1950 MT CO2e (without RECs)
Scope 3 Emissions:In Progress
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Materials
- Manufacturing and Operations
- People and Communities
- Responsible Business
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 43% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions compared to FY22.
- Maintained carbon neutrality by investing in projects offsetting 200% of GHG emissions.
- Achieved 77% third-party verified Preferred Fibre and Materials (PFMs) in domestically-manufactured products.
- Completed transition from Canada Goose’s proprietary Down Transparency Standard (DTS) to the Responsible Down Standard (RDS).
- Achieved 90% bluesign® APPROVED fabrics in domestic production (excluding recycled wool).
- Purchased RECs to reduce Scope 2 emissions to zero.
- 100% diversion of post-consumer global warranty waste products.
Social Achievements
- Launched Canada Goose Generations resale platform.
- Introduced the CG Social Performance program in Tier 2 and 3 manufacturers.
- Donated $750K CAD to Polar Bears International.
- Donated 10,000 parkas, jackets and accessories, and $220,000 to UNHCR in Ukraine relief efforts.
- Expanded Resource Centre Program to more locations, providing excess fabrics to Indigenous communities.
Governance Achievements
- Completed materiality assessment to identify key sustainability topics.
- Publicly committed to SBTi and will submit targets by end of calendar year 2023.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Measure scope 3 emissions and set targets by 2024.
- Invest in energy efficiency and renewable energy purchases and/or installations by end of 2023.
Short-term Goals:
- Move all packaging to more sustainable solutions by end of 2025.
- Achieve net zero scope 1 and 2 emissions by end of 2025.
- Increase percentage of Canada Goose materials that are PFMs to 90% by end of 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing Scope 3 emissions.
- Transitioning to more sustainable packaging solutions.
- Eliminating single-use plastics.
Mitigation Strategies
- Setting targets for Scope 3 emissions by 2024.
- Moving to 100% post-industrial recycled polybags and prospecting 100% plant-based and compostable options.
- Ending the purchase of single-use plastics in all owned or controlled facilities.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: CG Social Performance program implemented in 50% of Tier 2 and 3 manufacturers.
Responsible Procurement
- Preferred Fibre and Materials (PFMs) prioritization; bluesign® and Oeko-Tex® certifications; PFAS-free Arctic Tech fabric; Responsible Down Standard (RDS).
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Melting permafrost and receding glaciers
Transition Risks
- Changes in carbon markets, evolving government regulations
Opportunities
- Energy efficiency improvements, renewable energy investments
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB
Certifications: bluesign®, Oeko-Tex®, Leather Working Group
Third-party Assurance: Independent third-party verification of carbon emissions data
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- HyBridge Lite Hoody with TENCEL™; REGENERATION collection; Kind Fleece.
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed