Climate Change Data

Industrial Wear Group

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:605 tCO2e (Scope 1 and 2 - Location based); 323,085 tCO2e (Scope 3)
Scope 1 Emissions:314 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:291 tCO2e (Location based); 88 tCO2e (Market based)
Scope 3 Emissions:323,085 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:37% of total energy use
Total Energy Consumption:9,513 GJ
Waste Generated:98 tons of cardboard disposed of (16% of total received)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Product
  • Transparency
  • People
  • Environment

Environmental Achievements

  • 85% of electricity used comes from clean energy (Italy)
  • 37% of total energy needs from renewable sources
  • Elimination of plastic packaging for new glove lines starting from 2024
  • Implementation of a recharging station for electric vehicles at the Fiumana headquarters

Social Achievements

  • Achieved UNI/PDR 121:2021 Gender Equality certification
  • Achieved SA 8000 certification in 2022
  • Implemented a welfare program supporting employee goods and services
  • Reduction of daily hours from 8 to 6.5 for picking operators in Fiumana warehouse (with equal pay)

Governance Achievements

  • Implemented the Organisation, Management and Control Model (OMM) since 2022
  • Adopted a Code of Ethics shared with all stakeholders
  • Established a Supervisory Body to oversee OMM and Code of Ethics application

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • By 2030, 100% of products packaged using polybags with recycled plastic and sustainably sourced paper
Short-term Goals:
  • Increase the supply of sustainable raw materials (Better Cotton, GOTS, GRS)
  • Implement solutions to reduce packaging with alternative solutions such as the use of recycled materials or those coming from sustainably managed sources

Environmental Challenges

  • Indirect environmental impacts linked to the value chain (Scope 3 emissions)
  • Reducing energy consumption and greenhouse emissions related to directly managed activities
  • Managing the supply chain ethically and sustainably
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developed a process to quantify Scope 3 emissions
  • Purchasing exclusively electricity from renewable sources in Fiumana and Vecchiazzano
  • Implementing initiatives to increase the use of recycled fibres from sustainable sources
  • Supplier assessment including environmental and social criteria (77% of new suppliers assessed in 2023)
  • Raising awareness among production partners about sustainable materials and practices

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 77% of new suppliers assessed in 2023; annual audits on existing suppliers based on AMFORI BSCI Standard

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier selection based on quality, cost, ethical, social, and environmental responsibility criteria
  • Collaboration with AMFORI-registered suppliers
  • Use of Better Cotton, GOTS, and GRS certified materials

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards

Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001, ISO 45001:2018, SA 8000, UNI/PDR 121:2021, UNI/PDR 125:2022, GOTS, GRS

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 5
  • SDG 7
  • SDG 8
  • SDG 9
  • SDG 12
  • SDG 13
  • SDG 16

The Group contributes to the achievement of these SDGs through its activities related to gender equality, clean energy, decent work, industry, innovation, responsible consumption and production, climate action, and peace, justice, and strong institutions.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Products with GOTS and GRS certifications
  • Products using Better Cotton