Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Water Security
• Ethical Sourcing
• Wellbeing
• Inclusivity
• Diversity
• Circular Economy
• Net Zero

Environmental Achievements

• JD Sports Fashion achieved ‘Zero Waste to Landfill’ accreditation across four of its largest UK and European distribution and office locations.
• JD Sports Fashion retained its A- grade for Climate Change and improved to an A- grade for Water Security from the CDP.
• JD Sports Fashion's scope 3 Science Based Targets were approved by the SBTi Board.
• Pentland Brands joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to validate its net zero plans.
• Berghaus (Pentland Brands) was the first brand in the Pentland Brands portfolio to certify as B Corp.
• Kickers (Pentland Brands) launched its first 100% vegan collection.
• Speedo (Pentland Brands) increased recycled materials in its products.
• Berghaus (Pentland Brands) championed repairs over replacing through its free repairs service.
• Pentland Brands helped plant 7.8 million trees through Eden Reforestation Projects.

Social Achievements

• Pentland Brands introduced employee personal development plans that now include annual positive business targets.
• Pentland Brands changed its employee annual bonus scheme to be triggered only if annual positive business targets are met.
• JD Sports Fashion implemented a ‘remuneration input tool’ to identify the cumulative remuneration value for worker facilities and benefits.
• JD Sports Fashion increased the gender diversity of its Board to 44% female representation.
• JD Sports Fashion launched campaigns for Pride, Black History Month, Disability Awareness Week and International Men’s and Women’s Days.
• Pentland Brands supported young talent from unrepresented communities.
• Pentland Brands' Executive team included 40% female representation (April 2022).
• Pentland Brands launched a digital-first learning channel to enhance the digital skills of over 600 employees.
• JD Foundation raised over £5.9 million since its founding, supporting 24 charity partners in 2022.

Governance Achievements

• JD Sports Fashion's ESG Committee governs its global approach to sustainability.
• Pentland Brands embeds good governance through robust policies, governance structures, and legal training for all employees.
• Pentland Brands regularly collaborates to evaluate environmental, social and economic risks and opportunities.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Minimising environmental footprint
• Reducing carbon emissions
• Sustainable sourcing of materials
• Increasing supply chain transparency
• Improving water stewardship and biodiversity
• Extending product life and promoting circularity

Mitigation Strategies

• JD Sports Fashion is working towards minimising its footprint and preparing for climate-related risks.
• JD Sports Fashion achieved 100% renewable energy usage for Western European sites.
• JD Sports Fashion is reducing the usage of virgin polyester and increasing the use of Better Cotton.
• JD Sports Fashion is developing a supply chain to extend material and product life.
• Pentland Brands joined the SBTi to validate its net zero plans.
• Pentland Brands is working on reducing emissions through less impactful packaging, choosing lower-impact materials, and trialling circularity solutions.
• Pentland Brands is investing in tools to support carbon data mapping and tracking.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: JD Sports Fashion mapped its supply chain to tier 4 in 2022; Pentland Brands continued mapping and assessing risk for its tier 2 suppliers.

Responsible Procurement

• JD Sports Fashion Ethical Code of Practice
• Pentland Brands' policies and governance processes

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: World Economic Forum (WEF), Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), CDP

Certifications: B Corp (Berghaus), Zero Waste to Landfill (JD Sports Fashion)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Kickers' vegan footwear, Speedo's Biofuse 2.0 goggles

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed