Ermenegildo Zegna N.V.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:26,452 tCO2e (location-based) / 20,203 tCO2e (market-based)
Scope 1 Emissions:7,864 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:18,588 tCO2e (location-based) / 12,339 tCO2e (market-based)
Scope 3 Emissions:253,907 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:46% of total energy use
Total Energy Consumption:349,472 GJ
Water Consumption:541 ML withdrawn / 451 ML discharged
Waste Generated:1,164 tons
Carbon Intensity:0.018 tCO2e/k€ revenue (market-based)
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Governance
- Sustainable Sourcing
- Circularity
- Biodiversity
Environmental Achievements
- Increased electricity purchased from renewable sources from 22% to 46%
- Increased certified traceable and lower-impact raw materials from 16% to 25% of top priority raw materials
- Launched Oasi Cashmere collection aiming for 100% certified traceable cashmere fiber by 2024
- Oasi Zegna received Biodiversity Conservation Award and FSC® certification
Social Achievements
- 69% engagement rate from employees’ DE&I survey
- Accademia dei Mestieri ready for launch
- Appointment of DE&I Officer
- Welcomed 23 Ukrainian refugees into factories
Governance Achievements
- Assigned oversight of ESG strategy to the Board
- Approved top executives’ long-term incentives linked to ESG targets
- SBTi verified Ermenegildo Zegna NV’s net-zero target by 2050
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net-zero emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- 90% Made in Italy supply of yarns & fabrics by 2025
- 50% content of plastics from recycling in B2C packaging by 2025
- Achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2050
Short-term Goals:
- 50% of top priority raw materials traced to origin and from lower-impact sources by 2026
- 100% electricity from renewable sources in Europe & US by 2024
- 100% fully electric or plug-in hybrid corporate vehicles by 2025
- 80% of employees with DE&I training completed by 2023
Environmental Challenges
- Physical climate risks (higher temperatures, droughts, water stress) reducing raw material quantity/quality
- Increased frequency/intensity of weather events causing business interruptions
- Emerging climate-related regulations hindering market entry/raising compliance costs
Mitigation Strategies
- Investing in R&D for sustainable materials
- Using renewable energy and implementing sustainable processes
- Aligning governance, strategy, and risk management to TCFD recommendations
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 20 out of 433 Tier 1 suppliers audited in 2022 (5%)
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- PRSLs and MRSLs
- ZDHC guidelines
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather
- Droughts
- Water stress
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and sustainable materials
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB
Certifications: ISO 45001 (In.Co S.p.A. sites), FSC® (Oasi Zegna)
Third-party Assurance: Deloitte & Touche S.p.A. (limited assurance)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Oasi Cashmere
- #UseTheExisting collection
Awards & Recognition
- WWD Award for Menswear Designer of the Year (Alessandro Sartori)
- Biodiversity Conservation Award (Oasi Zegna)
- CFDA Menswear Designer of the Year Award (Thom Browne)