Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Zero Carbon
• Zero Waste
• Clean Chemistry
• Protecting Biodiversity
• Kind to All

Environmental Achievements

• Achieved carbon neutrality by offsetting 296 tonnes of CO2 emissions.
• Switched all cartons to grass paper, saving 75% of CO2 emissions compared to Kraft cartons.
• Partnered with Repurpose Global to become 'Plastic Negative', investing in projects that remove twice as much plastic as purchased.
• 63% of packaging contains recycled content.

Social Achievements

• Achieved Living Wage and Living Hours employer accreditations.
• Obtained Leaping Bunny Certification for cruelty-free products.
• Vegan Society certification for 37 products.
• Launched more inclusive shades of Climate Veil Tinted SPF.

Governance Achievements

• Submitted B Corp application.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• High carbon emissions from air freight of ingredients.
• Inconvenient recycling of plastic pumps and sprays.
• Lack of completely eco-friendly sample sachet solutions.
• Ethical sourcing challenges in the beauty supply chain.

Mitigation Strategies

• Reducing air freight and focusing on sea and land transport.
• Launching a bathroom bin campaign to improve recycling.
• Using the greenest sample sachets available and searching for greener alternatives.
• Mapping the entire supply chain to improve transparency and ethical sourcing.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Fair trade Mica
• Sustainable palm oil sourcing (aiming for 100% RSPO certified)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: COSMOS

Certifications: Vegan Society, Leaping Bunny, Living Wage, Living Hours, FSC

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Solid and concentrated products (planned)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Regenerative Business
• Regenerative Product
• Regenerative Community

Environmental Achievements

• Launched interactive value chain map
• Developed ambitious roadmap for Supernatural and Polycircular materials
• Launched Gaia with highest VMatrix score
• Achieved 36.95% energy saving in the last year

Social Achievements

• Expanded team in Vietnam
• Launched Motus Strength training shoe
• Launched VivoBiome 3D printed shoes
• Increased VivoHealth subscribers by 63,135
• Improved customer service with new team
• Increased year-on-year profit growth by 100%

Governance Achievements

• Completed legal amendment in November 2019 to legally ensure social and environmental performance is part of decision-making
• Established Evolution Council for salary increase proposals
• Implemented Livebarefoot Coaching Programme
• Improved B Corp score

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• 56% of material weight in best-selling styles is virgin polymers
• Delayed launch of Vivobarefoot Biome
• Poor Trustpilot scores
• USA lead times delayed due to warehouse setup
• Decon campaign failed to connect with customers
• Women’s footwear and marketing not hitting the mark
• Material scarcity and climate crises impacting value chain
• High prices
• Need for more data from value chain operations
• Repair business model too focused on high-revenue styles
• Delayed report publication

Mitigation Strategies

• New material strategy with Supernatural and Polycircular roadmaps
• New US warehouse setup underway
• Improved customer service and cross-functional team addressing value communication
• Widening repair focus to include kids’ footwear
• Investing in materials and improving product quality
• Working to improve communication of internal change
• Developing new business model to support value chain workers
• Increased prices to support mission and innovation
• Launched interactive value chain map to improve transparency
• Developing new VMatrix methodology for more efficient data analysis
• Working on open-sourcing the golden last

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 100% of Tier 1 and 2 partners audited; 10% of Tier 3 partners

Responsible Procurement

• Code of Conduct
• Site visits
• Collaborative approach to improvement

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes
• Market shifts

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: World Economic Forum, B Corp, GRI, ESRS, TCFD, TNFD, FTI, REI

Certifications: B Corp

Third-party Assurance: Blick Rothenberg (financial statements only)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
• Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
• Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
• Goal 13: Climate Action
• Goal 15: Life on Land

Initiatives contribute to these goals through regenerative business practices, sustainable product development, community engagement, and employee well-being programs

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Gaia
• Motus Strength
• VivoBiome
• Hydra

Awards & Recognition

• Men’s Footwear Brand of the Year at Drapers Footwear Awards
• Best Barefoot Weightlifting Shoe and Best Barefoot Hiking Shoe at Women’s Health Sneaker Awards

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Conservation and Biodiversity
• Culture and Community
• Commerce
• Climate Change
• Accessibility and Inclusion

Environmental Achievements

• Partners directly protect around 400,000 acres (150k hectares) of biodiverse land and forest in Latin America.

Social Achievements

• All partners contribute to the commercial well-being of their operating areas through fair employment opportunities.
• Many partners work directly to preserve ancient cultures and traditions.
• Senderos is dedicated to being a responsible employer, ensuring fair pay, generous holiday allowance, and ample training opportunities.
• In summer 2023, Senderos partnered with Inclu Travel and all full-time members received Disability Awareness Training. Staff training commenced across several lodges in early 2024.

Governance Achievements

• 32% of Senderos' clients achieved alignment with organizations like The Long Run, B Corp, or SunX's Climate Friendly Travel Registry in 2023, aiming for 40% in 2024.
• Senderos encourages partners to achieve certification by a GSTC-recognized standard.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increased carbon emissions in 2023 (primarily Scope 3 from business travel) returning to pre-COVID levels due to the resurgence of the travel industry.

Mitigation Strategies

• Offsetting carbon footprint through the World Land Trust.
• Completed Carbon Literacy Training with TCTF and Ecollective in March 2024.
• Shifted to remote work and prioritized public transportation.
• Set an internal carbon pricing guideline of £50 per tonne for 2024.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Careful selection of partners committed to sustainability and positive impact

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed