Climate Change Data

Oberalp Group

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Neutrality
  • Factories Best in Class (Social & Environmental)
  • Circularity

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced energy consumption by 20.41% since 2012 at headquarters despite expansion.
  • Headquarters photovoltaic system produced more than 700,000 kWh of electricity.
  • Eliminated PFAS from all equipment (harnesses, chalk bags) in 2022.
  • Pomoca switched to PFAS-free skins in 2015 and developed the first completely PFAS-free skin treatment.
  • Recycled over 1000 kg of polybags at HQ.

Social Achievements

  • Awarded FWF “Leader Status” for the 6th consecutive year for Salewa, Dynafit, and Wild Country; LaMunt for the 2nd year.
  • 78% of textile products come from monitored factories or low-risk countries.
  • 73% of production volume came from suppliers partnered with for over five years.
  • Implemented a new Environmental Policy to be mandatory for suppliers.
  • Donated €134,000 to Ukraine refugee relief efforts.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a Group Warranty Manager position to improve repair services and processes.
  • Developed a Circular Design Guide and launched workshops for brands and product divisions.
  • Created an Oberalp Leather Standard for sustainable leather sourcing.

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Become climate neutral by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Improve data collection for accurate carbon footprint calculation.

Environmental Challenges

  • Data limitations for accurate carbon footprint calculation.
  • Supply chain disruptions.
  • Varying environmental standards across supplier factories.
  • Difficulty tracing leather to origin.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Investing in data infrastructure and resources for accurate GHG emission measurement.
  • Verticalization of supply chains through acquisitions (Velotex, Droker).
  • Developing a new Environmental Policy for suppliers.
  • Developing an Oberalp Leather Standard for sustainable leather sourcing.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: At least every three years by third parties.

Responsible Procurement
  • Code of Conduct
  • Chemical Requirements
  • Quality Manual
  • Environmental Policy (new)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 3
  • Goal 4
  • Goal 5
  • Goal 8
  • Goal 12
  • Goal 13
  • Goal 15

See Appendix, page 138-141

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Alpine Hemp collection
  • TirolWool® Responsive
  • ReMOCA Pad

Awards & Recognition

  • FWF Leader Status