Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Next generation development
• Health
• Global environment
• Compliance
• Fair trade
• Information disclosure
• Environmental initiatives
• Human resource development
• Job creation
• Support for children's sports environment

Environmental Achievements

• Initiated a closed-loop recycling system for polyester products.
• ISO 14001 certification obtained across all business locations and dyeing centers.

Social Achievements

• Supported MIP Sports Project, providing uniforms for staff and participants.
• Supported Nastar Race Association for over 20 years, including sending children to Whistler Cup.
• Supported Special Olympics, providing uniforms for the 2009 Winter World Games.
• Strengthened repair department for The North Face products in response to increased demand.

Governance Achievements

• Revised the corporate code of conduct.
• Established a corporate ethics hotline.
• Implemented a robust internal control system.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Economic crisis of 2008

Mitigation Strategies

• Successfully achieved profitability despite the economic crisis.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Products using recycled materials

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environment
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Launched shopping bag and gift wrapping fee to reduce packaging material usage.
• Developed and launched wear using new structural protein material "Brewed Protein."
• Recycled 3.1 tons of products in 2019.
• Reduced CO2 emissions to 3,074t, achieving the target.
• Reduced industrial waste to 96t, achieving the target.
• Implemented LED lighting in Toyama area to reduce electricity consumption.
• Launched a project to collect and recycle used sailcloth into new products.
• Launched a series of environmentally friendly T-shirts using biodegradable fibers and fruit dyes.
• Continued the circular recycling system of "EXPLORE SOURCE" project.

Social Achievements

• Expanded employee opportunities by opening various stores nationwide and overseas.
• Certified as a "Health Management Excellent Corporation 2020 (Large-scale Corporation Division)".
• Established "GOLDWIN KAWAGOE FARM" for indoor farming and employment support for people with disabilities.
• Concluded a "Shibuya Social Action Partnership Agreement" with Shibuya Ward.
• Sponsored the "Toyama Marathon 2019" and provided various support.
• Held the "21st Hokuriku Welfare Golf Tournament."
• Supported the "ULTRA-TRAIL Mt. FUJI 2019" and implemented a T-shirt recycling project.
• Sponsored the "Goldwin FIS Youth Japan Cup 2020."
• Donated used skis to the Wakkanai Ski Boys' and Girls' Club.
• Held the "10th Goldwin Junior Challenge Golf Tournament."
• Sponsored a rugby event for elementary school students.
• Started supporting the development of ski athletes.
• Supported visually impaired climbers through T-shirt sales and donations.
• Donated to ALS support organizations through charity T-shirt sales.
• Donated to victims of the 2019 East Japan Typhoon.
• Donated to the Japan Paralympic Sports Association through shareholder benefits.

Governance Achievements

• Established Goldwin Nishida Educational Foundation and Goldwin Nishida Tosaku Sports Promotion Memorial Foundation.
• Strengthened corporate governance by enhancing transparency and efficient decision-making.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Environmental issues such as climate change and resource depletion.
• Securing new employees, especially young people, in the aging fishing industry.

Mitigation Strategies

• Developed new sustainable materials like "Brewed Protein" and biodegradable fibers.
• Implemented various initiatives to reduce CO2 emissions, industrial waste, and resource consumption.
• Collaborated with universities and organizations to develop functional and comfortable workwear for the fishing industry.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Using sustainable materials like "Brewed Protein" and recycled materials.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products and sustainable materials.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Brewed Protein wear
• Recycled sailcloth products
• Biodegradable fiber T-shirts

Awards & Recognition

• Health Management Excellent Corporation 2020

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Sustainable Materials
• Fair Labor Practices
• Water Stewardship
• Chemical Management
• Animal Welfare
• Traceability & Transparency

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced per-unit carbon footprint by 1.58 kg CO2e (22% reduction compared to 2022)
• Reduced packaging weight by 7%
• Increased renewable energy use by 2%
• Lowered apparel production contributing 13% to overall reduction

Social Achievements

• Maintained B Corp certification with a score of 96.5 (18% increase since first certification)
• 100% of Tier 1 supplier facilities compliant with wastewater discharge permits
• 100% of Tier 1 suppliers (by volume) completed the 2022 Higg FEM assessment
• Launched initiatives to improve fair labor and environmental responsibility programs for Tier 1 suppliers

Governance Achievements

• Established a Sustainability Advisory Committee
• Tied executive bonuses to sustainability metrics
• Published a Human Rights Policy
• Updated Restricted Substances List (RSL) Program and RSL Brand Manual

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Need for improved data access and evolving guidelines for regenerative agriculture carbon accounting
• Challenges in sourcing, manufacturing, and cost of sustainable materials
• Need for continued progress to hit overall per-unit carbon emissions goal for 2025
• Challenges in ensuring 100% renewable energy for all manufacturing facilities

Mitigation Strategies

• Teaming up with supply chain and software partners to boost data access for wool farms
• Constantly working on solutions for sustainable material sourcing, manufacturing, and cost
• Focusing on footwear production and revisiting Flight Plan reflection
• Using RECs (Renewable Energy Credits) for Vietnam factory renewable energy

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 100% of Tier 1 supplier facilities audited annually by third-party auditors

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct
• Higg FEM assessment
• Material certifications (ZQ, FSC, PEFC, Bonsucro)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Increased frequency and severity of extreme weather events
• Increased mean temperatures
• Wildfires
• Rising sea levels
• Changes in precipitation patterns

Transition Risks

• Pricing on greenhouse gas emissions
• Energy and fuel price increases

Opportunities

• Procuring renewable energy to mitigate costs
• Sustainable products aligning with consumer preferences
• Partnerships for resource efficiency and cost reduction
• Resilience through emissions management tools

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB, TCFD, B Corp

Certifications: B Corp, The Climate Label

Third-party Assurance: Point B (for Scope 1 and 2 emissions)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• SuperLight Wool Runner
• M0.0NSHOT project (net-zero carbon shoe)