Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Sustainability
• Social Ethics
• Human Rights
• Environmental Protection
• Stakeholder Engagement

Environmental Achievements

• First carbon footprint evaluation for CALIDA GROUP
• Introduction of CO2 CALIDA GROUP-wide software and CCF calculation
• Introduction of the first C2C certified biodegradable T-shirt CALIDA (2018)
• Introduction of Econyl (2021)
• First LCA CALIDA (1999)
• First CCF ERLICH TEXTIL and AUBADE (2020)
• First PCF ERLICH TEXTIL and AUBADE (2020)
• First MIG and STeP certification CALIDA (2016)
• First STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX© CALIDA (2009)

Social Achievements

• Implementation of CALIDA GROUP social standards (2005)
• Introduction of Social Ethics programme (2018)
• Adaptation of Code of Conduct according to ILO and UN principles (2018, 2022)
• AUBADE joining Global Compact (2022)
• Implementation of first Guidelines ESG Reporting (2019)
• Establishment of CALIDA GROUP’s first ESG Report (2019)
• Introduction of the 5 sustainability pillars (2021)
• 25’000+ customers surveyed in 2022
• ERLICH TEXTIL joining the association for sustainable fashion (MSI) (2020)
• ERLICH TEXTIL joining the multistakeholder programme “Sustainable Textiles Switzerland 2030” (2020)
• Cooperation established with Retraced by ERLICH TEXTIL (2020)
• Cooperation established with Fairly Made by AUBADE (2022)
• First certification of MIG by CALIDA (2020)

Governance Achievements

• Establishment of further GRI Disclosures and Standards (2018)
• Introduction of GRI Reporting Standard (2019)
• Important positions filled with high-calibre experts (e.g. ROS & CIDO)

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• High inflationary pressure
• Recession looming in several core countries
• Ongoing war in Ukraine
• Still high levels of inflation
• Market- and consumer environment challenges
• Integration measures with short-term impact on performance

Mitigation Strategies

• Market consolidation through acquisitions
• Accelerating the implementation of our growth platform with various centers of excellence
• Further improve our digital capabilities and increase the share of our digital business by investing primarily into digital channels
• Focus on the integration of Erlich Textil and Cosabella in H1/2023
• Continue to screen the market for further M&A targets in H2/2023

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Adaptation of Code of Conduct according to ILO and UN principles

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX©, MIG, STeP, C2C certified

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• First C2C certified biodegradable T-shirt CALIDA
• Econyl

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Governance
• Product & Material
• Environment
• Employees
• External Engagement

Environmental Achievements

• Developed sustainable sleepwear packaging made from 100% recycled PET.
• Participated in Swiss-wide Clean-Up Day.
• Reduced total energy consumption by 21.13% compared to 2022.
• Reduced total water consumption by 15.92% compared to 2022.
• Reduced CO2 emissions by 2.93% compared to 2022 (mainly due to data optimization and integration of new categories).

Social Achievements

• Launched the Love Capsule collection, donating 10,000 CHF to the umbrella association for rainbow families.
• Supported the Zurich Pride Festival.
• Aubade supported the Ruban Rose association, donating 18,000 euros.
• Lafuma Mobilier joined DuoDay to promote inclusion of disabled people.
• Lafuma Mobilier partnered with Klaxit for carpooling, saving 2,600 kilos of CO2.

Governance Achievements

• Carried out a risk assessment.
• Introduced an updated code of conduct.
• Continued investment in renewable energy sources.
• Optimized product and packaging.
• Calculated the second corporate carbon footprint with improved accuracy.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increased operational challenges and costs due to increased focus on sustainability in the textile industry.
• National and international laws demanding full supply chain transparency and circular economy approaches.
• Climate change and its potential negative impacts on business and stakeholders.
• Water scarcity and microplastic pollution.
• Pre- and post-consumer waste in the textile industry.

Mitigation Strategies

• Installed a strong governance structure to govern financial and sustainable topics.
• Implemented a comprehensive ESG management approach with a team of sustainability managers.
• Proactively assessed climate-related risks and exploited opportunities.
• Selected external partners with great care, focusing on water-friendly raw materials and strict chemical management.
• Implemented various prevention and mitigation measures to reduce waste.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Long-term partnerships with suppliers
• Selection of certified suppliers
• Regular visits to suppliers
• Implementation of additional certificates, audits, or self-assessments
• Replacement of suppliers in high-risk countries

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Floods, heavy storms, droughts

Opportunities

• Advancement of recyclability and circular economy concepts
• Expanded use of renewable energy sources

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: ESRS Standards E1-5.1, E1-5.8, E1-5.11, E1-6 (6.1-6.5), GRI Standard Reporting Standard, Art. 964a et seq. Swiss Code of Obligations

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 1
• 3
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 12
• 13
• 14
• 15
• 17

CALIDA GROUP has defined 8 main goals, 3 sub-goals and 25 sub-targets to support the achievement of the 17 SDGs directly or indirectly.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Sustainable sleepwear packaging
• Products with recycled materials (Aubade Softessence)