Craghoppers Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Renewable Energy Share:44% (Distribution Centre)
Total Energy Consumption:291 MWh (2022)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
- Supply Chain
- Human Rights
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions from forklift trucks (17mtCO2e to 0.3mtCO2e)
- Installed solar panels at HQ and Distribution Centre, generating 290890kwh/291mhw and saving 166mtCO2e in 2022
- Increased renewable energy share at Distribution Centre to 44%
- Introduced CO2Renu technology, turning carbon emissions into fabric
- AW2023 polybags made from 100% recycled plastic and fully recyclable
Social Achievements
- Launched wellbeing survey in Bangladesh factories, scoring highly in income, safety, and respect
- Supported Savar Primary School in Bangladesh, providing education and meals to 262 students
- Ran RHEP Programme in Bangladesh factories, educating over 15,500 female workers on health, safety, and gender equality
- Supported local UK schools with Christmas food bags and visits from Galapagos Conservation Trust ambassadors
Governance Achievements
- Regularly informed Board on sustainability progress
- Established CSR and Sustainability Committees
- Implemented a supplier sustainability scorecard
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- All global electricity needs from 100% certified renewable sources
Medium-term Goals:
- Increase recycled polyester to >60% by 2025 (Textile Exchange challenge)
- 100% cotton from more sustainable sources by 2025
- Reduce printing at Head Office by 50% by 2025
- Achieve Science Based Targets for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce plastic by 20% by 2024 and 50%+ in the next 2-3 years at Pioneer Point
- Achieve zero-waste certification by 2024
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 45% by 2030 (UN Global Compact target)
- Introduce similar repair scheme in Europe in 2024
Environmental Challenges
- Challenging retail sector due to overstocks and inflationary pressures
- Microplastic shedding from fabrics
- Sorting and removing components before garment recycling
- Modern slavery risks in supply chain
Mitigation Strategies
- Evolving product ranges to suit market needs
- Working with Microfibre Consortium to find solutions
- Collaborating on textile-to-textile recycling project
- Hands-on approach to work with supply chain partners to ensure ethical standards
- Regular audits and transparency map to track progress on modern slavery
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 60% of 2nd tier suppliers audited
Responsible Procurement
- Ethical sourcing policy
- Compliance with Restricted Substances List
- Use of preferred materials with environmental benefits
- Collaboration with suppliers on sustainability plans
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
- CO2Renu technology
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, Higg Index, UNFCCC, ETI Base Code, SA8000
Certifications: Oeko-Tex, Leather Working Group, GRS, OCS, GOTS, FSC
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
- Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
- Goal 4 (Quality Education)
Initiatives align with SDGs through renewable energy use, sustainable materials, emissions reduction, ethical labor practices, and community investment in education
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- CO2Renu fleece
- Plant-based NosiLife technology
- Recycled materials in clothing and footwear
Awards & Recognition
- 2019 Outdoor by ISPO Award
- 2020 Drapers Sustainable Fashion Brand of the Year Award
- 2020 UK Outdoor Industry Award
- 2021 ISPO Award
- 2021 UK Outdoor Industry Award
- 2022 ISPO Award
- 2022 Drapers Footwear Team of Year Award