Climate Change Data

Prada S.p.A.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2016, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2016

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:83175 tCO2e/year (Scope 1: 5431, Scope 2: 75300, Scope 3: 2443)
Scope 1 Emissions:5431 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:75300 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:2443 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:153049 MWh/year
Waste Generated:3460 tons/year (packaging)

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

Total Carbon Emissions:425,385 tCO2e (2019)
Renewable Energy Share:44% (2020)
Total Energy Consumption:125,731 MWh (2020)

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

Short-term Goals:
  • 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

Total Carbon Emissions:284,204 tCO2e (2021)
Scope 1 Emissions:7,744 tCO2e (2021)
Scope 2 Emissions:20,620 tCO2e (2021, market-based)
Scope 3 Emissions:284,204 tCO2e (2021)
Renewable Energy Share:54% (2021)
Total Energy Consumption:436,898 GJ (2021)
Water Consumption:273,958 m3 (2021)
Waste Generated:2,210 tons (2021)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

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

Long-term Goals:
  • Net-Zero emissions by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
  • 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.
Short-term Goals:
  • 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

Total Carbon Emissions:493,734 tCO2e (location-based) / 446,607 tCO2e (market-based)
Scope 1 Emissions:7,475 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:29,445 tCO2e (location-based) / 10,905 tCO2e (market-based)
Scope 3 Emissions:310,671 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:66%
Total Energy Consumption:393,751 GJ
Water Consumption:463,380 m3
Waste Generated:2,037 tons
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

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

Long-term Goals:
  • Net-zero emissions by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 42% by 2029 (from 2019 baseline).
Short-term Goals:
  • 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

Medium-term Goals:
  • 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