Master Italia SpA
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020-2022)
Reporting Period: 2020-2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:23,193 tCO2e (2021); data for 2022 unavailable at time of reporting
Scope 1 Emissions:31 tCO2e (2021)
Scope 2 Emissions:52 tCO2e (2021)
Scope 3 Emissions:23,193 tCO2e (2021)
Renewable Energy Share:47% (2021)
Total Energy Consumption:902,175 MWh (2021)
Water Consumption:0.032 Ml (2021)
Waste Generated:14.1 tons (2021)
Carbon Intensity:2.76 kgCO2e/unit sold (2021)
ESG Focus Areas
- Product and Supply Chain
- Environment
- People
Environmental Achievements
- Increased Atlantis SKUs purchased in preferred materials by 31% compared to 2021
- First collection made entirely with preferred fabrics in 2022
- 8% reduction in energy consumption in 2020 compared to 2019 (attributed to the pandemic)
- Reduced catalog production by 99% compared to 2019
Social Achievements
- 9 new hires in 2022 (6 women, 3 men)
- No gender pay gap
- Training hours per employee tripled in 2022 compared to 2021 (around 23.5 hours per capita)
- Employee turnover rate of around 2.70% in 2022
- Increased investments in community projects by 78% from 2021 to 2022
Governance Achievements
- Updated Ethics Code in 2022 with input from all employees
- No cases of corruption identified involving employees or business partners in 2022
- Achieved “advanced” level of participation in the UN Global Compact in 2022
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Become a Benefit Corporation by 2024
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve 45% recycled polyester in purchases by 2025
- Produce 100% of Atlantis products with reduced environmental impact elements by 2025
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions to align with near-term SBT targets for SMEs by 2023
- Develop a Carbon Footprint calculation tool by 2023
- Obtain GRS and GOTS certifications for finished products by end 2023
- Install a 100kW photovoltaic system by 2023
- Develop a supplier rating system by 2023
Environmental Challenges
- Climate emergency demanding urgent action
- Finding ways to extend the life of products and demonstrate this with objective data
- Addressing the end-of-life of products (complexity of closures, B2B distribution, lack of recycling technologies)
- Limited available certifications and data from suppliers (16% GRS, 9% ISO 14001, 6% GOTS)
- High energy, water, and chemical consumption in industrial production processes
- Pandemic-related disruptions to transportation and logistics
Mitigation Strategies
- Conducting LCA analysis on Atlantis products to understand and reduce environmental impact
- Investing in research and development of new technologies and ways of making products
- Implementing a material control plan to examine product compliance (mandatory and voluntary aspects)
- Developing an environmental performance criterion for supplier evaluation
- Prioritizing sea transportation with sustainable companies
- Implementing energy efficiency measures at headquarters (new boiler, LED lights)
- Developing a comprehensive business continuity plan
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Various audits conducted (BSCI, SMETA, ICS, WRAP); data not fully quantified
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Prioritizing suppliers with ethical and sustainable practices
- Promoting awareness of social responsibility principles
- Prioritizing sustainable sourcing of forest-based materials
- Avoiding harmful substances (REACH compliance)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
- Investing in offsetting residual emissions
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, UN Global Compact, Textile Exchange, Sedex
Certifications: Oeko-Tex® Standard 100, GOTS, GRS, FSC
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
- Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
- Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)
Initiatives aligned with SDGs through product sustainability, supply chain responsibility, community engagement, and employee well-being
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Products using organic cotton, recycled polyester, Polylana®, dope-dyed fibers, recycled nylon
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed