Climate Change Data

JACK WOLFSKIN Ausrüstung für Draussen GmbH & Co. KGaA

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2011-2012)

Reporting Period: 2011-2012

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:112,176 kg CO2e (Idstein) + 247,188 kg CO2e (Neu Wulmstorf) in 2011
Renewable Energy Share:100% (Idstein and Neu Wulmstorf since January 2012)
Total Energy Consumption:615,419 kWh (Idstein) + 1,542,164 kWh (Neu Wulmstorf) in 2011
Water Consumption:1,377 m³ (Idstein) + 1,574 m³ (Neu Wulmstorf) in 2011
Waste Generated:48,251 kg (Idstein) + 1,189,446 kg (Neu Wulmstorf) in 2011
Carbon Intensity:Reduction in CO2 emissions per EUR 1,000 of gross turnover.

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Protection
  • Climate Change
  • Biodiversity

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced specific total CO2 emissions by over 50% compared to 2007.
  • Reduced the proportion of combined air/sea freight from 15.9% in 2007 to 5.4% in 2011.
  • All German JACK WOLFSKIN-run locations use 100% green electricity since January 2012.
  • Switched to recycled paper for catalogues and other print materials.
  • Planted almost 500,000 trees covering over 2.1 million m².

Social Achievements

  • Joined the Fair Wear Foundation in July 2010.
  • Provided a detailed supplier social responsibility report.
  • Implemented a Code of Conduct for suppliers, prohibiting child labor and regulating working conditions.

Governance Achievements

  • Established an environmental management system based on EMAS and DIN EN ISO 14001 guidelines.
  • Created the position of an Environmental Officer.
  • Established the annual German Nature Conservation Prize (EUR 250,000).

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Continued afforestation projects to offset unavoidable CO2 emissions.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce specific CO2 emissions by 5% compared to 2011 by 12/2014.
  • Increase proportion of electricity from renewable energies to 100% by 01/2012.
  • Gradual increase of bluesign® approved fabrics by 09/2012.
  • 100% switchover to organic cotton by 03/2013.
  • Gradual adaptation of Green Book requirements to bluesign® standard by 04/2014.
Short-term Goals:
  • Expand environmental management system and improve environmental protection measures by 12/2014.
  • Reduce heating requirements by 12/2013 (Idstein).
  • Reduce total paper usage by 12/2012.
  • Reduce electricity consumption by 12/2014.
  • Develop a sustainable shopfitting concept by 12/2012.

Environmental Challenges

  • Lack of success with using recycled textiles due to customer preference for conventional materials.
  • Difficulties in tracking the entire value chain in a globalized production process to ensure environmental and social responsibility.
  • Use of down, with potential for sourcing from force-fed birds (mitigated by switching to organic cotton and alternative filler material).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Complete restructuring of procurement processes to drastically reduce air freight.
  • Implemented strict limits for harmful substances (PFOS, PFOA, PVC) in products.
  • Switched to 100% green electricity.
  • Offsetting unavoidable CO2 emissions through large-scale afforestation projects.
  • Working towards a consistent and credible certification program for down.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Code of Conduct for suppliers
  • Harmful substance specifications in JACK WOLFSKIN Green Book
  • Use of bluesign® and Öko-Tex® Standard 100 certified materials.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events
  • Droughts
  • Flooding
Transition Risks
  • Changes in regulations
  • Market shifts
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: EMAS, DIN EN ISO 14001

Certifications: Öko-Tex® Standard 100 (underwear), bluesign® system partner

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • Goal 13 (Climate Action)
  • Goal 15 (Life on Land)

Initiatives contribute to these goals through renewable energy use, CO2 emission reduction, and biodiversity conservation.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Products using bluesign® and Öko-Tex® Standard 100 certified materials.
  • Products made with organic cotton.