Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• People
• Product
• Planet
• Water

Environmental Achievements

• 100% packaging material is Forest Stewardship Council certified
• 36% more sustainable cotton sourced (including BCI, organic, and recycled)
• 37% of products made in tier one factories using the Factory Environmental Module
• 72% of products shipped by sea (minimizing air freight)

Social Achievements

• 100% apparel suppliers signed Code of Conduct
• 100% factories in Asia, Africa & Turkey assessed by third party
• 100% implemented Restricted Substance List
• 100% apparel suppliers signed Animal Welfare Policy
• 90% of employees completed new sustainability training

Governance Achievements

• Signed UN Global Compact
• Signed Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action (committing to 30% reduction in GHG emissions by 2030)
• Signed the Fashion Pact

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Challenges in cultivation and processing of natural materials
• Lack of large-scale circularity technology
• Resource scarcity
• Climate impact of garment production (70% of lifecycle impact)

Mitigation Strategies

• Strategic programs to mitigate resource scarcity
• Search for new and innovative raw materials and sustainable farming practices
• Reduce, reuse, recycle policy and closed-loop system strategy
• Sustainable fiber staircase based on science and life-cycle assessment
• Implementing Higg Index Factory Environmental Module to measure climate impact of factories
• Partnership with leading suppliers and promotion of closed-loop systems to reduce water usage

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 100% of factories in Asia, Africa & Turkey assessed by third party; all European suppliers assessed before first order

Responsible Procurement

• Code of Conduct (aligned with OECD, ILO, UN Global Compact)
• Animal Welfare Policy
• Restricted Substance List

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact

Certifications: FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 4: Quality Education
• Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
• Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
• Goal 14: Life Below Water
• Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Integrated into strategic plans

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• People
• Product
• Planet
• Water

Environmental Achievements

• 79% of products labeled as a more sustainable choice
• 57% of all cotton sourced sustainably
• 100% Packaging material is forest Stewardship Council certified
• 57% of our products were made in tier one factories that used the HIGG Factory Environmental Module.

Social Achievements

• Launched GANT 7 rules - Refresh, Repair, Reuse, Rent, Regive, Remake, Recycle
• 100% Apparel suppliers signed Code of Conduct
• 100% Factories in Asia, Africa & Turkey assessed by 3rd party
• Published factory list to promote transparency
• New partnership with WaterAid

Governance Achievements

• Signatories of UN Global Compact
• Members of AMFORI BSCI

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Covid-19 pandemic impacted stores, e-commerce, factories, and remote work.
• Challenges in the cultivation and processing of natural materials, as well as the lack of large-scale circularity technology.
• Risks related to labor conditions and human rights in the global supply chain.

Mitigation Strategies

• Adapted ways of working to new circumstances.
• Strategic programs to mitigate resource scarcity.
• Searching for new and innovative raw materials and sustainable farming practices.
• Code of Conduct for suppliers, aligned with international conventions.
• Third-party audits for suppliers in high-risk regions.
• Published Transparent Supply Chain list.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 100% of factories in Asia, Africa & Turkey assessed by 3rd party; audits started for European suppliers.

Responsible Procurement

• Code of Conduct signed by all suppliers
• Third-party audits (AMFORI BSCI, SEDEX, WRAP, ICS, SA8000)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact, Higg Index

Certifications: FSC, OCS, RDS, GRS, RCS

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 4: Quality Education
• Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
• Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
• Goal 14: Life below water
• Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Integration of SDGs into strategic plans; prioritization of listed goals.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Products made of upcycled fabrics

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Sustainable Materials
• Circular Fashion
• Human Rights
• Labor Practices
• Water Stewardship
• Supply Chain Transparency

Environmental Achievements

• 71% of cotton sourced sustainably (organic and Better Cotton)
• 80% of collection labeled as sustainable choice
• 74% of products made in tier one factories enrolled in SAC HIGG Factory Environmental Module
• 100% of paper and carton packaging FSC certified
• Initiated Conserve Every Drop Project with WaterAid
• New partnership with WWF for water stewardship
• Launched recycle program for consumers in GANT stores
• 80% recycled plastic in e-com plastic bags
• 48% renewable energy in operations

Social Achievements

• 65% women managers
• 100% apparel suppliers signed Code of Conduct
• 100% factories in risk countries assessed by 3rd party
• 80% factories in non-risk countries assessed by 3rd party
• 5 grievance cases processed
• Updated whistleblowing process
• Sustainability training for 89% of office employees and all store staff
• Lifelong repair on jeans offered to all customers

Governance Achievements

• External assurance on HIGG BRM report
• Updated grievance process with improved anonymity
• Published factory list on website to promote transparency
• Commitment to UN Global Compact principles

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Covid-19 pandemic impacting factories and logistics
• Supply chain disruptions
• Limited transparency and influence further down the supply chain
• Scarcity of organic cotton
• Increase in e-com sales introducing challenges like packaging and returns
• Risk of cotton from Xinjiang entering global apparel supply chains

Mitigation Strategies

• Close collaboration with business partners, flexible delivery dates
• Risk-based approach to due diligence, third-party audits, monitoring of external reports
• Code of Conduct and Sustainability Policies for all business partners
• Sourcing cotton in conversion to support farmers' transition to organic farming
• Efficient packaging, use of recycled materials
• Traceability study for 10% of GANT's products, framework for traceability established
• Proactive investigation of Xinjiang cotton risk

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 100% of factories in risk countries audited, 80% of factories in non-risk countries audited

Responsible Procurement

• Code of Conduct aligned with international conventions
• Sustainability manual
• Sustainability screening for new business partners
• HIGG FEM requirement for all factories

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Using more sustainably sourced materials
• Sustainable production techniques

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact, HIGG Index

Certifications: FSC, OCS, RDS, GRS, RCS, RAF, GOTS

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 4: Quality Education
• Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
• Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
• Goal 14: Life below water
• Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Products utilizing GiDelave technology for coloration

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Sustainable Materials
• Water Stewardship
• Circular Fashion
• Supply Chain Transparency
• Respectful and Safe Work
• Employee Learning and Development

Environmental Achievements

• Reached 100% more sustainably sourced cotton for all products.
• Reached 52% renewable energy in operations.
• 99% of products produced in factories using HIGG FEM for environmental reporting.

Social Achievements

• Launched GANT 7 Rules circularity initiative, including a garment rental program (Rent) and second-hand initiatives (Relove).
• Continued to improve supplier sustainability program.
• Implemented sustainability training for all employees.

Governance Achievements

• Updated grievance procedure to improve whistleblowing.
• Published a factory list online.
• Improved processes for risk assessment and reporting in HIGG BRM.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain disruptions due to the pandemic and the war in Ukraine.
• Increasing consumer expectations regarding sustainability.
• Limited availability and higher prices of organic cotton.

Mitigation Strategies

• Allocated production between factories to mitigate bottlenecks.
• Maintained production in Ukraine despite the war.
• Launched cotton in conversion initiative to support farmers' transition to organic cotton.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 100% of factories in risk countries audited, 100% of factories in non-risk countries audited.

Responsible Procurement

• Code of Conduct
• Sustainability policies
• Restricted Substance List
• Sustainability manual
• Supplier Sustainability Excellence program

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes
• Market shifts

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products
• Increased use of sustainably sourced materials

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact, OECD Due Diligence Guidance, UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, Greenhouse Gas Protocol, HIGG MSI, HIGG FEM, UK Government GHG Conversion Factors

Certifications: BSCI, Better Cotton, Global Recycled Standard (GRS), Recycled Claim Standard (RCS), Responsible Down Standard (RDS), Responsible Mohair Standard (RMS), Responsible Wool Standard (RWS), FSC, PEFC, Leather Working Group (LWG)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 4: Quality Education
• Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
• Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
• Goal 14: Life Below Water
• Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

GANT's 7 sustainability strategies align with these SDGs.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Shirts and ruggers made from leftover fabrics.

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Water Stewardship
• Biodiversity
• Responsible Material Sourcing
• Circular Economy
• Supply Chain Transparency
• Human Rights
• Labor Standards

Environmental Achievements

• Science-based climate target approved by SBTi (reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year; reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions by 55% per unit produced by 2030)
• Renewed water stewardship strategy with new targets addressing water scarcity, quality, and flooding
• Maintained 100% responsibly sourced cotton
• Increased use of certified materials
• Enrolled three strategic business partners into Supplier sustainability program
• Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 14% compared to 2019
• Reduced Scope 3 emissions per product by 8.3% since 2019

Social Achievements

• Launched online rental service in the UK (part of GANT 7 Rules)
• Expanded rental offering in stores across multiple countries
• Provided lifelong repairs on jeans
• Published new care guides to extend garment life
• 99% of products manufactured by suppliers using HIGG FEM for environmental reporting
• 100% of suppliers signed Code of Conduct and sustainability policies
• 83% of office employees and 72% of retail employees completed sustainability training

Governance Achievements

• Initiated project to improve sustainability governance within the organization
• Conducted biodiversity risk assessment
• Updated sustainability manual to include new expectations concerning energy and climate management, chemical management, and wastewater treatment
• Implemented traceability framework to track key production processes

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Systemic challenges related to climate change, water, biodiversity, and equality
• New regulations being developed and implemented
• Significant environmental and social risks in the supply chain
• High share of organic cotton in certain product categories not produced in initially planned volumes
• Limited transparency and influence in the supply chain due to materials being sourced by suppliers
• Increased energy use in stores due to more store area and decreased share of renewable energy in stores
• Increased need for packaging and product returns in e-commerce
• Reports mentioning suppliers sourcing cotton from Xinjiang province

Mitigation Strategies

• Transforming business practices and collaborating with industry stakeholders
• Continuously adapting to new regulations
• Close collaboration with business partners to identify and mitigate risks
• Working to increase the share of regenerative cotton and organic cotton
• Implementing the Supplier Sustainability Program with mandatory social and environmental requirements
• Increasing energy efficiency by using LED lighting
• Planning a project to improve the recyclability of packaging and reduce plastic packaging
• Investigating reports on Xinjiang cotton and ensuring no cotton from Xinjiang is used in GANT’s products

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 100% of factories in risk countries audited; 89% of factories in non-risk countries audited

Responsible Procurement

• Code of Conduct
• Sustainability policies and manual
• Restricted Substance List (RSL)
• HIGG FEM
• Sustainability screening for new business partners
• Supplier onboarding and training

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Flooding

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes
• Market shifts

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact, Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), HIGG FEM, HIGG BRM, OECD Due Diligence Guidance, UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, EU Waste Hierarchy

Certifications: Better Cotton Initiative (BCI), Organic Content Standard (OCS), Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), Global Recycled Standard (GRS), Recycled Claim Standard (RCS), Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), Responsible Down Standard (RDS), Responsible Mohair Standard (RMS), Responsible Wool Standard (RWS), Leather Working Group (LWG)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 4: Quality Education
• Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
• Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
• Goal 14: Life Below Water
• Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

GANT's initiatives contribute to these goals through responsible sourcing, water stewardship, circular economy initiatives, and partnerships

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Limited-edition collections made from leftover fabrics

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed