Since 2021, the Moncler Group has periodically conducted analyses of its potential impact on biodiversity, leveraging the active collaboration of its suppliers and the information gathered through the raw materials traceability process, which is a key component of the identification and assessment of the impacts across the supply chain.
This approach, which is aligned with the new technical guidelines for setting the Science Based Targets for Nature of the Science-Based Targets Network (SBTN) initiative, was updated with the support of a qualified third party.
As part of the analysis update, initiated in 2024, the Group assessed both the “state of nature”, defined through a set of indicators capable of describeing environmental conditions in physical, chemical and biological terms in the areas in which it operates, and the “pressures on nature”, attributable to the five drivers2 of biodiversity loss identified by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)3. These pressures were analysed through Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) studies aimed at estimating the potential impacts related, in particular, to land use, water consumption and water and soil pollution.
The study was applied to both directly managed sites and to the sourcing areas of raw material with potentially significant impacts in terms of biodiversity, with particular reference to natural raw materials, mainly wool, cashmere, down and cotton. During 2025, the analysis was progressively extended to additional materials, also including paper and cardboard used for packaging, thereby expanding the scope of the assessment along the value chain.
Based on the evidence gathered, the Group has identified its priorities for intervention, considering the significance of the potential impacts, the urgency of the actions and their technical and economic feasibility, as reflectedin the new 2026-2028 Sustainability Plan.
Based on the results of the biodiversity impact analysis, and in order to mitigate potential risks, a series of actions have been prioritised following the AR3T (Avoid, Reduce, Restore and Regenerate, and Transform) framework, both within the Group’s activities and along its supply chain.
The actions implemented concern:
AVOID
- Key raw materials traced with the aim, among others, of identifying areas that are at potential risk for biodiversity
An essential activity for environmental analyses, not only concerning biodiversity, but also climate change, as well as for social assessments, is the traceability of products and production processes. This practice is assumingan increasingly central role in business strategies, with a view to identifying and assessing risks, opportunities and impacts across the supply chain.
Since 2023, the Group has traced, at regional level, over 80%4 by volume for each of the nylon, polyester, cotton and wool fabrics and yarns, in addition to the 100% traceability already achieved for down raw material since 2015. In particular, raw materials of natural and animal origin, specifically cotton and wool, were traced from the growing or farming stages, including, where applicable, the processes of spinning, weaving, knitting, dyeing and finishing. Synthetic raw materials, specifically nylon and polyester, were traced from the spinning phase, including, where applicable, weaving, dyeing, printing and finishing processes.
Depending on the material type and the maturity of technical solutions available on the market, various activities and projects to verify the information have been explored. These include laboratory tests and certifications to ensure the reliability and robustness of the collected information. For example, based on the sample defined, isotope tests are used for cotton materials to verify the declared geographical origin, while DNA tests are carried out for organic cotton materials to investigate the presence of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Finally, for materials made from recycled polyester, tests are conducted to investigate the presence of specific indicators relating to the recycled content. For certified materials (such as GOTS, OCS, GRS, etc.), suppliers are required to provide certifications and/or documents proving compliance with the required standard.
In 2025, activities to enhance digitalisation and the consolidation of traceability data continued, through a platform managed in collaboration with a third-party entity, optimising the data collection from suppliers. The project is crucial in deepening the understanding of supply chain dynamics and improving the quality of primary data, enabling more accurate carbon and water footprint analyses.
- Promotion of sustainable forest management
The Group uses paper, cardboard and wood materials made exclusively from recycled and/or reused raw materials and/or from responsibly managed supply chains, which guarantee the absence of deforestation, through recognised certifications, such as the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC). In 2025, 100% of paper and cardboard materials were FSC or PEFC certified and, as previously mentioned, 100% of the wood used in logistics processes was reused.
REDUCE
- Progressive introduction of “preferred” materials, including the recycled materials
As stated in the Raw Material Manual, the Group is progressively introducing “preferred” materials into its collections. These include, in addition to organic materials, materials certified according to specific standards and recycled ones, which help reduce the use of virgin raw materials. To date, 100% of strategic raw materials comply with the Raw Material Manual. In the Group’s 2025 collections, over 55% of yarns and fabrics are made with preferred materials, a 12 percentage-point increase compared with 2024.
RESTORE AND REGENERATE
- Increasing the use of raw materials sourced from agricultural or farming practices with a lower impact on biodiversity compared with traditional methods
The Group, as described in the Raw Material Manual, with regard to natural raw materials, is progressively including in its collections materials certified according to standards such as, for example, the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), RegenAgri, the Organic Content Standard (OCS), the Responsible Alpaca Standard (RAS), the Responsible Mohair Standard (RMS) and the Responsible Wool Standard (RWS), all of which aim to reduce environmental impact and protect biodiversity. These standards promote responsible land use, combat deforestation and seek to preserve natural ecosystems, while limiting pollution and land degradation. Over 55% of the cotton used in the 2025 collections5 comes from organic farming practices (over 37% in 2024) and over 70% of the wool is certified according to specific standards, a slight increase compared with 2024.
- Support for reforestation and territorial enhancement
In 2025, Moncler supported a project promoted by the Office National des Forêts (ONF) in an area of over a hectare recently purchased by the municipality of Monestier-de-Clermont, the town where the brand was founded in 1952. The initiative involved the planting of more than 900 trees and the creation of an educational pathway with interpretive panels and rest areas. The project was carried out in close collaboration with the competent authorities, the ONF teams and the local forestry technician. This intervention combines reforestation, environmental awareness and landscape enhancement, strengthening the connection between Moncler and its place of origin.
- Promotion of regenerative agriculture projects
Since 2022 the Group has been committed to supporting regenerative agricultural practices in the cotton and wool chains, with mitigation effects on both the impact on biodiversity and greenhouse gas emissions. Regenerative agriculture is an approach aimed at improving soil health and fertility, increasing its capacity to absorb carbon from the atmosphere, while also protecting water resources and biodiversity.
Since 2023, the Group has joined two specific projects related to the cotton supply chain: the Unlock Programme pilot project in India and the United States, promoted by The Fashion Pact, and the Cotton 2040 project of the Ecosystem Services Market Consortium (ESMC)6 in various Southern US States, including Alabama and Tennessee, both aimed at supporting cotton farmers in the application of regenerative agricultural practices. In 2025, the Group continued to support the Unlock collective project, helping to extend the programme to new farmers, explore new geographical areas and enhance technological solutions to support small cotton producers in South Asia, and continued its collaboration with ESMC by taking the projects forward in Tennessee and launching new ones in Texas.
In 2023, the Group also joined a regenerative agriculture project in the wool chain in Australia with PUR Projet7, promoting the use of regenerative farming practices during the animal rearing phases. During 2025, the project provided for a phase of analysis of specific indicators, including altitude, slope, soil moisture, radiometric indicators and soil depth, to better understand biodiversity and carbon distribution, key elements for resilient and fertile ecosystems. The data collected helped to update and refine the baseline values, which are fundamental for monitoring the environmental benefits of the project over time.
The Group’s commitment to supporting projects that promote and implement regenerative agriculture practices in the cotton and wool supply chains will continue over the next three years.
TRANSFORM
- Participation in biodiversity working groups
For several years, the Group has been actively involved in working groups and roundtables with industry peers and experts in the field, such as the SBTi, the SBTN and The Fashion Pact, to gain deeper insights into the issues related to biodiversity and the impact of various activities on it, also with the aim of supporting collaborative projects.