In 2019 Moncler began introducing sustainable products into its collections, such as BIO-based and carbon-neutral down jacket, made with plant-based materials and whose emissions have been offset through REDD+ certified projects, as well as a range of gar- ments made from recycled fabrics in the Moncler Grenoble col- lection, and getting to the launch, in January 2021, of a selection of Born to Protect jackets made entirely from recycled materials within the Moncler Men, Women and Enfant collections. See also page 173. In 2022, the Moncler Born To Protect project was ex- panded to become a total look, including, in addition to jackets, also different types of garments and accessories, entirely made from fabrics and components with low environmental impact and certified according to specific sustainability standards. Further information on the materials in the collection can be found at: https://www.monclergroup.com/en/sustainability/think-circular/ born-to-protect-collection.
By 2025, 50% of the nylon used in Moncler collections will be recycled nylon.
In 2021, Stone Island integrated sustainable materials and treatments into its collection, maintaining the technical and per- formance aspect of its products but with lower environmental impacts, for example making garments from recycled nylon and polyester and from organic cotton. In addition, in recent seasons, low-water consumption treatments have also been used for outer- wear made with Soft Shell e.dye® waterless colour system™.
The assessment of the environmental impact of materials and components is supported by Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) analyses that quantify the potential impacts associated with cer- tain products. These analyses, which are based on a structured methodology and in line with ISO 14040, 14044 and 14067 are certified by an independent, external third-party. These are a use- ful tool for considerations the Group is carrying out on the sus- tainability of products, processes and materials. To date, an assessment with LCA methodology has been carried out on about 70% of the Group s products. In particular, in 2021 two further LCAs have been carried out on a jacket and on a sweater from the Moncler Born To Protect collection, launched in January 2022, to analyse in detail the environmental impacts of these type of prod- ucts, characterised by low-impact materials, and to compare them with other Group s products.
In this same direction, in 2020 Moncler drew up the Guide- lines on Sustainable Materials, a protocol that summarises the criteria and thresholds for guiding the choice of materials, acces- sories and production processes for low-impact Moncler prod- ucts; the protocol will see an evolution with the Responsible Raw Materials Manual in 2023.
The main raw materials used by the Moncler Group are fab- rics, yarns and down. Both Brands constantly collaborate with their suppliers and require production processes be structured so as to optimise materials use and cutting, avoiding scraps and waste.
RAW MATERIALS PURCHASED
% OF VOLUMES PURCHASED Moncler Group Moncler Brand 2021 2021 2020 Nylon 19% 24% 29% Cotton 38% 24% 19% Polyester 12% 13% 16% Down 7% 10% 13% Wool 5% 5% 5% Other1 19% 24% 18%
1 Includes components of other raw materials that are not particular- ly significant in terms of volumes, such as silk, viscose, etc..
The Group s commercial strategy is based on the principle of scar- city and, from an operational point of view, on effective warehouse management, which translates into efficient production planning, with the right quantities at the right time and in the right place in order to avoid excessive inventories. This approach, combined with a high level of sell-through, allows to limit the amount of un- sold products.
In the case seasonal garments, namely those that are of- fered for one season only (these are different from carry-overs, which can be reoffered for several seasons), remain unsold, they are firstly placed in the outlet channel managed by the Compa- ny or marketed through Family and Friends sales initiatives. In addition, in collaboration with non-governmental organisations (NGOs), some of the them are also donated to people in difficult situations through the Warmly Moncler programme, designed to protect people from the cold.
Lastly, the limited number of remaining products is recy- cled through innovative and experimental processes.
In 2021 the Moncler Group further refined its system for se- lecting and collecting garments that can no longer be sold in col- laboration with several international companies with leading roles in fabric reuse and recycling. Depending on the category, products are recycled and destined to different uses such as the creation of new yarns or components for jackets, the production of furnish- ings and of objects often used as visual merchandising for stores.
In 2021, from the recycling of nylon fabrics present at the warehouse, new components used in four jacket models of the Moncler 2022 collections were realised.
OPEN INNOVATION IN THE MONCLER GROUP
The Moncler Group believes in open innovation paths that also involve external players such as suppliers, universities and innovation centres.
Since 2020 Moncler has been working with the start-up accelerator Plug & Play, a platform that brings together the best international start-ups with partner companies to create development and innovation opportunities. In 2021 Moncler also conducted LCA analyses through an organisation that developed an innovative proprietary meth- odology.
Moncler also constantly works with its suppliers to identify innovative solutions for the business. In 2021 the Company combined its specific expertise on down with that of a supplier specialised in recycling technologies, creating a machinery that allows to recycle DIST-certified down through an innovative mechanical process, cur- rently object of patent application.
Since 2019, Stone Island has been working with Startupbootcamp, a global start- ups acceleration network that operates in different industries. Over the past few years, the Company started scouting activities in four main areas: reduction of water consumption in dyeing processes, recycling and full degradability of garments, development of printing processes, assembling and treatment of materials, as well as insulation, lamination and knitting systems.
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