Climate Change Data

PATTERN S.p.A.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:3109 tCO2e/year (Pattern Collegno & Spello)
Scope 1 Emissions:259 tCO2e/year (Pattern)
Scope 2 Emissions:0.00001 tCO2e/year (Pattern)
Scope 3 Emissions:2850 tCO2e/year (Pattern)
Renewable Energy Share:100% (Pattern & SMT)
Total Energy Consumption:559,299 kWh/year (Pattern)
Waste Generated:14517.643 mt/year (remnant textiles diverted)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Carbon neutrality
  • Circular economy
  • Social and economic responsibility

Environmental Achievements

  • Inaugurated Digital Warehouse 4.0 powered by renewable sources (geothermal and solar)
  • Reduced carbon footprint through energy efficiency measures, renewable energy self-production, and 100% green electricity purchase.
  • Diverted 14517.643 mt of remnant textiles from landfill and incineration.
  • Implemented a system for the separate collection of textile waste.

Social Achievements

  • Achieved SA8000 certification for all Group sites.
  • Monitored social compliance of 100% of subcontractors.
  • Implemented an extensive system of periodic surveillance of suppliers.
  • Launched a company carpooling project.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a Corporate Social Responsibility team.
  • Appointed a Supervisory Board to ensure compliance with Legislative Decree No. 231 of 2001.
  • Joined the UN Global Compact, Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action, and Science Based Target initiative (SBTi).

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net zero emissions by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve Progressive Level at ZDHC Supplier to Zero by 2023.
  • Implement an integrated Group management system (quality, environment, health & safety) by 2023.
Short-term Goals:
  • Carbon neutrality by 2023 (Pattern)
  • Extend textile waste management system to third-party workshops by 2022.

Environmental Challenges

  • Reducing Scope 3 emissions (particularly employee commuting and purchased goods and services)
  • Ensuring social compliance throughout the entire supply chain.
  • Achieving carbon neutrality by 2023 and net-zero emissions by 2050.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implemented energy efficiency measures, renewable energy self-production, and 100% green electricity purchase.
  • Developed a comprehensive system of periodic surveillance of suppliers based on SA8000 standards.
  • Launched a company carpooling project and appointed a Mobility Manager.
  • Developed a carbon offsetting strategy through tree planting.
  • Joined various initiatives to provide guidelines on sustainability strategies (UN Global Compact, SBTi, etc.).

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 41 companies inspected (86% coverage) in 2021

Responsible Procurement
  • SA8000 compliance monitoring
  • ZDHC Roadmap to Zero Programme participation
  • Use of Italian and eco-friendly fabrics

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products
  • Reduced operating costs through energy efficiency measures.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, GHG Protocol

Certifications: SA8000, OEKO-TEX Standard (Esemplare), FSC (Esemplare), GOTS (Esemplare)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Esemplare brand using recycled and environmentally friendly raw materials.
  • Thermore Ecodown padding (Esemplare)

Awards & Recognition

  • One of 150 'Sustainability Leaders 2021' companies (Statista and Il Sole24Ore)