Prada S.p.A.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2016, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2016
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Product Creativity and Excellence
- Product Responsibility
- Know-how Preservation and Skills Development
- Relationship with the Territory
- Attraction and Retention of Talents
- Raw Materials Sourcing
- Trademark Protection
- Business Strategy and Economic Performance
- Human Rights and Employees Wellbeing in the Supply Chain
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Energy and Climate Change
- Traceability and Responsible Supply Chain Management - Social Impacts
- Quality of the Working Environment
- Compliance and Risk Prevention
- Diversity and Equal Opportunity
- Protection and Enhancement of the Artistic and Cultural Heritage
- Customer Experience
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved LEED Gold certification on 7 stores (6 Prada, 1 Miu Miu)
- Reduced packaging consumption by 27% from 2015
- Increased use of FSC-certified and recycled paper in packaging to 82%
- Scandicci plant consumed 1,439 MWh annually, with 1,099 MWh from renewable sources and 340 MWh self-generated.
- Implemented Relamping project, replacing lighting systems with LED technology in 81 stores (2015) and an additional 34 stores (2016), resulting in significant energy savings.
Social Achievements
- Launched Prada Academy, offering training programs in craftsmanship, corporate, and retail areas.
- Provided 44,734 training hours to 5,899 participants.
- Implemented new hire induction program and a program for existing employees to enhance knowledge of Prada's business.
- No labor strikes occurred in 2016.
- Maintained a low injury rate in Italian companies (11.02 in 2016, down 15% from 2014).
Governance Achievements
- Established a Corporate Social Responsibility Committee.
- Renewed the "Group’s qualified vendor list" procedure to enhance ethical, technical, and economic reliability of suppliers.
- Published the first statement in accordance with UK MSA – Modern Slavery Act.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Challenging year due to geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty.
- Decline in retail sales.
- Non-compliance with health and safety regulations and information/labeling requirements in China (resulting in fines).
Mitigation Strategies
- Launched cost-cutting programs to maintain profitability.
- Focused on new product development and store renovation to enhance the shopping experience.
- Redefined digital strategy to empower brands and reach new generations of consumers.
- Implemented a three-year plan to strengthen control over the production process and improve environmental performance.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Selection of suppliers based on ethical, technical, and economic reliability; Code of Ethics subscription is a prerequisite for working with Prada; periodic updates and systematic checks to ensure veracity and consistency of supplier information; visits by industrial divisions to suppliers.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI-G4 (In accordance - Core), Hong Kong Stock Exchange's ESG Reporting Guide
Certifications: LEED Gold (7 stores)
Awards & Recognition
- Brand&Landscape Award 2016 for Prada Headquarters design
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Integrity and Responsible Management
- Environment
- Human Capital
- Cultural Initiatives
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved LEED Gold certification for 20 stores (Asia Pacific region).
- Reduced electricity consumption by 10.6% and natural gas consumption by 8.6%.
- 44% of purchased grid electricity originated from renewable sources.
- Prada Re-Nylon project expanded to include clothing and footwear.
- Recycled plastic in packaging almost reached 50%.
Social Achievements
- Established Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Council.
- Appointed Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer for Prada North America.
- Joined The Valuable 500.
- Provided 153,462 hours of training to 82,921 participants.
- Implemented Corporate Welfare plan in Italy.
Governance Achievements
- Complied with the principles of the Corporate Governance Code (Hong Kong Stock Exchange).
- Participated in the Cooperative Compliance Tax Regime in Italy.
- Obtained “AEO Full” (Authorized Economic Operator) certification from the Italian Customs Agency.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Convert all virgin nylon to regenerated nylon by the end of 2021.
Environmental Challenges
- COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted business activities, particularly retail.
- Supply chain disruptions due to the pandemic.
- Reduction in sales due to travel restrictions.
Mitigation Strategies
- Immediate and decisive response to the pandemic, prioritizing employee safety and customer centrality.
- Production shutdown limited to five weeks.
- Reallocation of finished products within the retail network.
- Reduction in operating expenses through rent discounts and wage supplements.
- Revised investment program and marketing initiatives.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Code of Ethics
- Qualified Vendor List procedure
- Supplier Inspectorate
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core Option
Certifications: LEED
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Prada Re-Nylon collection
- Upcycled by Miu Miu collection
- A + P Luna Rossa 21 sneaker
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Planet
- People
- Culture
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved full conversion to Re-Nylon in 2021.
- 53% of the energy purchased at a global scale is renewable.
- Reduced production waste relating to clothing, leather goods, and footwear products.
- 61% of waste generated was diverted from disposal in 2021.
Social Achievements
- Launched internship and mentorship programs.
- Partnered with the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) to develop scholarships.
- Working with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to develop an educational fashion module to promote gender equality in Africa.
- Joined The Valuable 500, a global community dedicated to radically transforming the business system to make it more inclusive of people with disabilities.
Governance Achievements
- Appointment of two new Board members, both independent with track records in structuring and implementing ESG policies.
- Establishment of a Sustainability Committee within the Board.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Net-Zero emissions by 2050.
- Reduce absolute Scope 3 Greenhouse Gas emissions by 42%, by 2029 from a 2019 base year.
- Double the self-produced energy from owned photovoltaic systems by 2026 from the 2019 base year.
- All leather procurement to be Leather Working Group (LWG) certified by 2023.
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 Greenhouse Gas emissions by 29.4%, by 2026 from a 2019 base year.
- 60% of the whole company car fleet to be green by 2022.
Environmental Challenges
- Pressures from stakeholders and investors regarding climate change.
- Shift in consumer choices towards more sustainable products.
- Noncompliance with emerging laws and/or regulations related to climate change and circular economy.
- Scarce availability of sustainable raw materials.
- Risks associated with extreme weather events.
- Noncompliance with local environmental regulations.
- Greenwashing connected to the use of sustainable raw materials.
- Noncompliance with environmental practices and standards along the supply chain.
- Noncompliance with social practices and standards along the supply chain and possible violations of human rights.
- Misalignment of suppliers with Prada’s sustainability strategy.
- Noncompliance with Human Rights standards.
- Difficulty in attracting and retaining qualified employees.
- Loss of corporate know-how.
- Noncompliance with health and safety legislation.
- Occurrence of incidents of discrimination.
- External macroeconomic risks.
- Noncompliance with laws and regulations relating to socioeconomic, corruption or tax issues.
- Risks related to cybersecurity.
Mitigation Strategies
- Sustainability Strategy
- Climate Strategy
- Responsible use of natural resources
- Preservation of the territory
- Investment in photovoltaic systems
- Waste management
- Circular thinking
- Sustainable water management
- Supply chain responsible management
- Prada Academy and skills development
- Champion diversity and equal opportunities
- Risk management
- Code of ethics
- Tax strategy and compliance
- Supplier audits
- Implementation of a customer-centric approach
- Acceleration of the digital transformation process
- Investing in “Human Touch” principles
- Re-styling of Prada Group websites
- Addition of new features and services to the customer
- Implementation of an integrated digital communication strategy
- Strong vertical integrated business model
- Strict control of the value chain
- Progressive insourcing of sensitive phases of the production process
- Adoption of a “Qualified Vendor List” procedure
- Internal task force dedicated to tightening controls over the supply chain
- Implementation of inspecting activity with a dedicated procedure
- Ongoing dialogue and honest, long-term interaction with the main Italian and foreign tax authorities
- Sustainability-linked loans
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 175 suppliers audited in 2019-2021
Responsible Procurement
- Qualified Vendor List procedure
- Code of Ethics
- Restricted Substances List (RSL)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
- Flooding
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
- Shift in consumer choices
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
- Replacement of existing products and services with low-carbon options
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core Option
Certifications: LEED
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
- Goal 13 (Climate action)
- Goal 14 (Life below water)
Initiatives contribute to these goals through renewable energy use, GHG emission reduction, and ocean preservation.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Prada Re-Nylon
- Upcycled by Miu Miu
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Biodiversity & Animal Welfare
- Water Resources
- Waste Management
- Product End-of-life
- Human Rights
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Occupational Health & Safety
- Business & Ethics
- Marketing & Labeling
- Consumer Health & Safety
- Sustainability Education
- Artistic & Cultural Heritage
- Scientific Evolution
- Craftsmanship & Savoir-faire
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved Carbon Neutrality for Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2021.
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 34% compared to the 2019 baseline.
- 66% of total electricity purchased came from certified renewable sources (2022).
- 97% of packaging paper was FSC certified or recycled (2022).
- 65% of plastic packaging was recycled content (2022).
- Full conversion to Re-Nylon (regenerated nylon) in 2021.
- Reduced industrial waste by 46% compared to 2019.
Social Achievements
- Launched an ambitious Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) project.
- Continued investment in Prada Group Academy, training 62 young professionals in 2022.
- Improved employee wellbeing initiatives, including an extraordinary welfare payment of €1,300.
- Launched the “Fashion Expressions: The Stories She Wears” program with UNFPA.
- Partnered with Dorchester Industries for the Experimental Design Lab.
Governance Achievements
- Appointed two new board members with significant ESG experience.
- Updated Code of Ethics and introduced a new Human Rights Policy.
- Established a new global whistleblowing platform.
- Established a Sustainability Committee to oversee ESG strategy.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Net-zero emissions by 2050.
- Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 42% by 2029 (from 2019 baseline).
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 29.4% by 2026 (from 2019 baseline).
- Achieve 70% green company car fleet by 2023.
- Full conversion of purchased leather to LWG certified tanneries by 2024.
Environmental Challenges
- Rising energy prices.
- Supply chain disruptions.
- Lack of readily available sustainable raw materials.
- Climate change impacts (extreme weather events).
- Maintaining high standards across a global supply chain.
- Attracting and retaining qualified employees.
Mitigation Strategies
- Investing in renewable energy (CVPPA project).
- Acquiring a stake in Conceria Superior S.p.A. for greater supply chain oversight.
- Implementing a new Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system.
- Developing alternative sourcing strategies.
- Strengthening supplier audits and implementing a new Code of Conduct.
- Investing in employee training and development programs.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Approximately 340 first and second-tier suppliers audited (2019-2022), covering 80% of turnover.
Responsible Procurement
- Qualified Vendor List procedure.
- Supplier Code of Conduct.
- Code of Ethics.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events, flooding
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes, market shifts, lack of low-carbon alternatives.
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and processes.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards 2021
Certifications: LEED
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
- Goal 14 (Life Below Water)
- Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
- Goal 5 (Gender Equality)
- Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)
Various initiatives contribute to these goals through emissions reduction, sustainable material use, employee wellbeing, community engagement, and partnerships.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Prada Re-Nylon collection
- Eternal Gold sustainable fine jewelry collection
- Upcycled by Miu Miu collection
- Prada Paradoxe refillable fragrance bottle
Awards & Recognition
- Oceans Award for Sea Beyond (2022)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Planet
- People
- Culture
Environmental Achievements
- Scope 1&2 GHG emissions reduced by 58% over the year compared to the 2019 baseline.
Social Achievements
- 44% representation of women in its leadership team.
- Increased funding to support the SEA BEYOND education program.
Governance Achievements
- A new Group-wide Code of Ethics and Human Rights Policy was implemented.
- Established a Sustainability Committee in early 2022.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Science-Based Targets 2029 (for Scope 3 GHG emissions reduction)
Environmental Challenges
- Geopolitical tensions, especially in the Middle East.
- Uncertainty in terms of economic outlook.
- Supply chain disruptions (implied)
- Climate change related risks (implied)
Mitigation Strategies
- Investing in strong and structured style and design teams.
- Cutting edge communication strategies.
- Regular store renovations.
- Training and professional qualification programs for employees.
- Sustainability policy with targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, using low-impact materials, and a circular approach to materials.
- Strengthened ESG governance.
- Investment in renewable energy procurement (CVPPA).
- Investment in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) credits.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Code of Ethics, which must be signed by business partners.
- Monitoring compliance by manufacturers with applicable regulations concerning labor law, social security and occupational health and safety.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Prada Re-Nylon
- Eternal Gold