Climate Change Data

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