Golden Goose Group
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023, 2024)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Restorative Economy
- Materials Innovation
- Inclusive Culture
- Health and Well-being
- Community Enabler
- Transparency
- Responsible Sourcing
- Digital Evolution
Environmental Achievements
- Launched Yatay Model 1B, a bio-based sneaker, reducing CO2 emissions by 90% and water consumption by 65% during production compared to conventional leather.
- Reduced paper consumption at Italian headquarters by 18% compared to 2021.
- Achieved 95% compliance rate in chemical tests on raw materials and 96% on finished products.
- 70% of total electricity consumption at company-owned sites in Italy derived from certified renewable sources.
Social Achievements
- Achieved Top Employer Italy and Top Employer USA certifications.
- Increased workforce by 25% in 2022.
- 65% of workforce are women.
- Launched Move Forward Ideathon to generate innovative and responsible solutions around sustainability issues.
- Donated approximately €170,000 and 300 hours of volunteering to communities.
Governance Achievements
- Implemented Model 231 organizational and management model to prevent violations and crimes.
- Established a Whistleblowing Policy.
- Defined ESG policies (Human Rights Policy, Health and Safety Policy, Environmental Policy, and Community Empowerment Guidelines).
Climate Goals & Targets
- Achieve carbon neutrality at company sites worldwide by 2025.
- Achieve gender equality certification worldwide by 2025.
- Attain ISO 45001 Health and Safety Certification at offices and stores worldwide by 2025.
- Ensure 50% of purchased leather is LWG-certified (gold level) by 2024.
- Audit 100% of finished product suppliers on social compliance by 2024.
- Achieve Cradle-to-Cradle Certification for new products by 2025.
- Trace 100% of key raw materials by 2025.
- Use 40% low-impact materials in sneakers and 50% in ready-to-wear by 2025.
- Use 100% FSC paper and reusable, recyclable, or compostable packaging by 2023.
- Assess 100% of raw material suppliers on social compliance by 2023.
- Launch a worldwide Helpline for harassment and discrimination by 2023.
- Open one Forward Store per Region by 2024.
- Use 100% renewable energy at company-owned facilities worldwide by 2024.
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical instability and climate events.
- Resource scarcity.
- Maintaining high quality and sustainability standards while scaling the business.
Mitigation Strategies
- Strengthened relationships with suppliers and logistics providers.
- Enhanced traceability of raw materials.
- Developed alternative sourcing strategies.
- Invested in research and development of low-impact materials.
- Implemented eco-design practices.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 62 on-site audits in 2022
Responsible Procurement
- Code of Ethics
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Social Compliance Framework
- Animal-Derived Materials Guidelines (in development)
- Responsible Raw Materials Guidelines (in development)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Impact on water supply and agricultural/livestock production.
- Disruptions in manufacturing and distribution.
- Increased costs due to extreme weather events.
Transition Risks
- Stricter environmental regulations.
- Introduction of carbon prices or taxes.
- Market volatility due to shifts in raw material supply.
- Failure to adapt to low-carbon technologies.
Opportunities
- Access to new markets and synergies with industry peers.
- Improvements in energy efficiency.
- Transition to renewable energy.
- Use of alternative raw materials.
- Development of climate-resilient products and services.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, SASB Standards, UN Global Compact
Certifications: ISO 45001 (Italian corporate offices), BREEAM (Milan HQs)
Third-party Assurance: KPMG S.p.A. (limited assurance)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
- Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
Initiatives contribute to these goals through emissions reduction, responsible sourcing, circular economy practices, and community engagement.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Yatay Model 1B bio-based sneaker.
Awards & Recognition
- Top Employer Italy
- Top Employer USA
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Responsible Sourcing
- Community Engagement
- Circular Economy
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved Carbon Neutrality for Scope 1 and 2 emissions in Italy.
- Sourced 100% renewable electricity for Company-owned sites worldwide.
- Launched Yatay Lab for circular materials research and development.
- Reduced paper consumption at Italian headquarters by 40% compared to 2022.
- 95% of leather sourced from LWG-certified suppliers (58% Gold-certified).
Social Achievements
- Launched Haus of Dreamers, a global cultural platform.
- Launched Repair and Remake services online.
- Achieved Gender Equality & Diversity certification in Italy.
- Implemented a whistleblowing system.
- Provided over 30,610 training hours (+52% vs 2022).
Governance Achievements
- Established a robust sustainability governance model.
- Implemented Model 231 for compliance with Italian Legislative Decree 231/2001.
- Received low-risk ESG rating from Sustainalytics and B score from CDP Climate Change.
- Implemented a comprehensive internal control and risk management system.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Net-zero emissions by 2050 (aligned with SBTi).
- Achieve ISO 45001 certification worldwide by 2025.
- Achieve gender equality certification worldwide by 2025.
- Trace 100% of key raw materials by 2025.
- Achieve Carbon Neutrality at sites worldwide by 2025.
- Use 40% low-impact materials in footwear, 50% in ready-to-wear by 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to climate events and raw material cost increases.
- Meeting evolving customer preferences for sustainable products.
- Managing climate-related physical and transition risks.
- Ensuring responsible sourcing and traceability throughout the supply chain.
- Maintaining high standards of tax compliance and ethical conduct.
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed alternative sourcing strategies.
- Increased use of low-impact materials.
- Implemented a Social Compliance Framework with supplier audits.
- Set science-based emissions reduction targets (validated by SBTi).
- Strengthened internal control and risk management systems.
- Improved traceability of raw materials.
- Implemented a comprehensive internal control and risk management system.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 164 on-site audits (2022-2023)
Responsible Procurement
- Social Compliance Framework
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Traceability initiatives
- Chemical management (PRSL)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
- Resource scarcity
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
- Carbon pricing
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services.
- Access to new markets.
- Enhanced supply chain resilience.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, SASB Standards, TCFD
Certifications: UNI ISO 45001:2018 (Italian headquarters and European stores), GEEIS (Italy)
Third-party Assurance: KPMG S.p.A. (limited assurance)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
- Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
Initiatives contribute to these goals through renewable energy use, responsible sourcing, waste reduction, and emissions reduction.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Yatay Model 1B sneaker
Reporting Period: 2024
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate change
- Eco-design and sustainable products
- Biodiversity and ecosystems
- Hazardous substances
- Waste and packaging
- Water resources
Climate Goals & Targets
- Carbon neutrality at sites worldwide by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Climate-related risks (physical and transition risks)
- Water-related risks (floods, water scarcity, droughts)
- Biodiversity loss and deforestation
Mitigation Strategies
- Science-based mitigation and adaptation measures
- Increasing use of renewable energy
- Improving environmental and energy performance of buildings
- Eco-design practices
- More efficient logistics practices
- Green mobility
- Supplier engagement and monitoring
- Reducing water consumption and waste
- Joining ZDHC Programme
- Careful wastewater management
- Improving production processes to reduce waste
- Encouraging reuse and recycling
- Exploring circular solutions for waste
- Innovative packaging solutions
- Reducing waste at offices and retail stores
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Compliance with PRSL
- Collaboration with suppliers to meet environmental requirements
- Monitoring supplier environmental performance
- Supporting suppliers in defining improvement and mitigation plans
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Floods
- Droughts
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UNFCCC (including Paris Agreement), Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action, ZDHC Programme, LWG
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001, LEED, BREEAM, FSC