Moncler - Annual Report 2024

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[E4–3] Actions and resources related to biodiversity

and ecosystems

Based on the results of the biodiversity impact analysis, a series

of actions have been prioritized to mitigate potential risks,

following the AR3T (Avoid, Reduce, Restore and Regenerate,

and Transform) framework, both within the Group’s operations

and along its supply chain. The actions implemented focus to:

Restore & Regenerate

•Increasing the use of raw materials sourced from agricultural

or farming practices with a lower impact on biodiversity

compared to traditional methods

As outlined in the Raw Material Manual (see also

pages

210–211

), the Group is progressively incorporating

certif ied materials into its collections for natural raw

materials. These certif ications include 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.

Approximately 37% of the cotton used in the 2024 collections

comes from organic practices (up from over 10% in 2023)

and around 70% of wool is certif ied according to specif ic

standards (up from over 45% in 2023). See also page 114.

•Promotion of regenerative agriculture projects

Since 2022, the Group has been committed to supporting

regenerative farming practices in the cotton and wool supply

chains, contributing to both biodiversity impact mitigation

and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Regenerative

agriculture is an approach aimed at improving the 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 participated in two specif ic 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 ESMC2 in Alabama and Tennessee both

of which aimed to support cotton farmers in the application

of regenerative farming practices In 2024 the Group continued

to support the collective Unlock project which during the year

involved more than 10000 Indian and American farmers

Additionally, the collaboration with ESMC was strengthened,

expanding projects in Tennessee.

In 2023, the Group also launched a regenerative agriculture

project in the wool supply chain in Australia with PUR Projet3,

promoting the adoption of regenerative farming practices

in animal rearing. During 2024, this project was further

extended by increasing the number of participating farms

and ref ining specif ic agricultural practices, supported by local

collaborations and expertise.

Reduce

•Progressive introduction of “preferred” materials,

including the recycled ones

As stated in the Raw Material Manual (see also pages

210–211

the Group is progressively introducing “preferred” materials

into its collections. These include, in addition to organic

materials, materials certif ied according to specif ic standards

and recycled ones, which help reduce the use of virgin

raw materials.

To date, 100% of key raw materials comply with the

Raw Material Manual, and in the Group’s 2024 collections,

over 43% of yarns and fabrics are made with “preferred”

materials (up from over 25% in 2023). See also page

114

•Use of reused wood in logistics processes

For years, the Group has been using in its logistics processes

pallets and other wooden tools made from reused wood.

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 holding an increasingly

central role in business strategies, supporting the identif ication

and assessment of risks opportunities and impacts across

the supply chain

Since 2023 the Group has tracked at regional level over 804

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 specif ically cotton

and wool were traced from the growing or farming stages

including where applicable the processes of spinning weaving

knitting dyeing and f inishing Synthetic raw materials

A nonprof it organisation that

recognises and rewards farmers for

their environmental practices

An organisation active in insetting since

2008 PUR Projet is a certif ied B Corp

and a global leader in the implementation

of naturebased solutions

The value is calculated based on

the total weight of materials used for

the production of the SpringSummer

and FallWinter 2024 collections

specif ically nylon and polyester, were traced from the spinning

phase, including, where applicable, weaving, dyeing, printing

and f inishing 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 certif ications to ensure

the reliability and robustness of the collected information.

For instance, 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 modif ied organisms (GMOs).

Finally, for materials made from recycled polyester, tests are

conducted to investigate the presence of specif ic indicators

relating to the recycled content. For certif ied materials (such

as GOTS, OCS, GRS, etc.), suppliers are required to provide

certif ications and/or documents proving compliance with

the required standard.

In 2024, the digitalisation and consolidation of traceability

data were further enhanced through a platform managed

in collaboration with a third-party entity, optimising the data

collection from suppliers. The project has proven crucial

in deepening the understanding of supply chain dynamics

and improving the quality of primary data, enabling more

accurate carbon and water footprints 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

sourced from responsibly managed supply chains, ensuring

no deforestation, through recognised certif ications such

as the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and the Programme

for the Endorsement of Forest Certif ication (PEFC).

In 2024, 100% of paper and cardboard materials were FSC

or PEFC certif ied and, as previously mentioned, 100% of the

wood used in logistics processes was reused.

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 f ield, 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, with the aim of participating also in collaborative

projects (see also the paragraph “Promotion of regenerative

agriculture projects”).