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[E2–2] Actions and resources related to pollution

The Group, aware of the importance of regulating the chemicals

used in production processes, monitors the application of

its standards along the supply chain in order to prevent possible

contamination of water, sludge, materials, and products.

In particular, the MRSL and the PRSL def ine both the substances

that suppliers and sub-suppliers must monitor at various

production phases and in the products/materials, as well as

the related reference parameters to be respected in order

to prevent and/or mitigate the risk of potential issues related

to the products, materials and processes, and to provide the basis

for a proper production methodology and root-cause analysis.

The MRSL and PRSL regulate over 350 chemicals and apply to

all levels of the supply chain involved in the production of

materials and products. In addition, suppliers and sub-suppliers,

especially those managing wet processes, are encouraged to

proactively develop a chemical management system to monitor

and test, also through qualif ied third parties, chemicals, wastewater

and sludge, as well as materials, components, products and

treatments. This includes the continuous updating of formulation

inventories (chemical inventory) and the related documentation,

as well as batch traceability and screening and/or testing of

dif ferent chemical formulations, at least seasonally, if not on

a sample basis or during inspections. In addition, Moncler and

Stone Island require their suppliers to adopt rigorous practices

for handling, storing, transporting and disposing of chemicals.

Such practices aim to prevent pollution caused by accidental

spills, leaks or improper discharges. Suppliers are required to

ensure that products and services provided comply with the legal

requirements or, if stricter, with the Group’s requirements,

and, in case of issues, to investigate the causes and to apply

the appropriate corrective actions, always in compliance with

the applicable regulations in the specif ic country/State of selling.

Both Brands monitor compliance with the requirements based

on a sampling procedure that def ines the samples to be tested,

the frequency and the tests to be performed by the Group and

the suppliers. Testing activities, carried out seasonally, begin with

the materials research phase and continue through the prototyping

sampling and production phases See also pages 276277

The samples and substances to be tested are selected taking

into account the type of materials fabrics leather etc

used the formulations used in the production process eg dyes

f inishing agents etc the availability of documentation

the frequency and quantities used in the supply chain etc

Tests on components water chemical formulations and

f inished products are conducted through ISO 17025 accredited

thirdparty testing laboratories and are commissioned by

both the suppliers and the Group

In addition to these tests, in the context of ethical, social and

environmental audits, Moncler and Stone Island pay particular

attention to the environmental compliance of their suppliers.

During these controls, the Group verif ies that suppliers comply

with the applicable regulations and have adequate environmental

management systems in place. A key element of the audit concerns

the management and storage methods of hazardous chemicals;

it is verif ied that suppliers adopt appropriate safety measures, such

as secondary containment systems, and that they have updated

Material Safety Data Sheets that are easy to access and legible.

Additionally, compliance with wastewater regulations, proper

waste management, and the availability of environmental training

programs for employees are monitored. For more information

on ethical, social and environmental audits,

please see pages 115; 267–268.

In addition to the standard environmental module included

in the ethical, social and environmental audits, in 2024, nine specif ic

environmental audits were carried out on a sample of fabric,

f inishing and dyeing suppliers. In addition, wastewater analyses on

60 (32 in 2023) companies with wet processes were examined,

covering a sample of fabric, dye, spinning and tanning suppliers.

No critical non-compliance was found from the carried

out activities.

Finally, the risks that may arise during the cultivation phases

from some natural raw materials are mitigated through the

commitment to increase the use of certif ied cotton according

to organic certif ication schemes (GOTS or OCS) that limit

the use of pesticides, chemical fertilisers and other harmful

practices, promoting instead methods that are careful to protect

ecosystems and biodiversity. See also pages 114; 206; 212.