PACKAGING The Moncler Group is committed to reduce the consumption of materials used in packaging and to research and adopt lower im- pact alternatives.
In 2021, the Manual, developed in 2020 with the support of external experts, was adopted at Group level. It sets out guide- lines for choosing materials with lower environmental impact to be used in packaging in order to orient all the Moncler and Stone Island functions that design and select, not only the packaging, but also the elements used for retail displays and showcases.
The guidelines contained in the manual are inspired by the follow- ing principles: reducing the amount of materials used simplifying the structure of products with a view to eco-de-
sign by favouring mono-material or easily disassembled ar- ticles to promote reuse and recyclability
reducing the use of virgin raw materials, especially if from fossil origin, by favouring materials from renewable sourc- es or recycling
designing items that can be used for a long time, reused and recycled
selecting materials that have a validated sustainability per- formance supported by documentary evidence and mea- surements, and that, where possible, have been certified
using materials that comply with the company s Restricted Substances List (RSL). See also pages 179-181.
In recent years, the Group has launched a series of programmes to improve packaging design mainly focused on recyclability, re- usability and durability as well as on reducing the materials used.
In particular, in order to promote recyclability, where possi- ble, the use of a single material per item has been foreseen and at the logistics hub in Piacenza a recycling process has been im- plemented, involving a private partner that operates at the facility and ensure proper and effective management of the recycling of packaging materials.
In terms of reusability and durability, in 2021, in the e-com- merce channel, a multi-use packaging for garment bags and for accessories, and for knitwear envelopes was also introduced.
Among initiatives linked to the reduction of the weight and materials used, Stone Island replaced the traditional stone paper used for the shopping bag with recycled paper, resulting in a re- duction in the weight of each bag of 35%; at Moncler, packaging made of single-use plastic previously used for logistics transpor- tation of shoes was eliminated and a procedure was introduced to optimise the quantity of packaging used for the internal shipping of fabric samples and accessories between the various company functions, resulting in savings in the materials used.
Lastly, in the Moncler e-commerce site, the Born to Pro- tect option, which uses fewer items in packaging and weighs less than the Signature option, was introduced as the default choice for packaging.
MATERIALS USED IN PACKAGING3 63% of the materials used for total packaging (logistics, produc- tion, to end client, and for office use), of both Moncler and Stone Island, is represented by paper and cardboard from responsibly managed forests and recycled for 73%.
17% of the materials used in Group packaging is represent- ed by recycled plastics. See also page 246.
The third most used material (10%) is wood, totally recy- cled, represented mainly by logistic pallets, which by their nature are reusable.
The remaining materials are: synthetic fibres, 98% recy- cled; natural materials; artificial materials; metal and other.
Despite the excellent results achieved, the Group is looking for continuous improvement. For this reason, annual R&D invest- ments are allocated to explore and identify solutions with a lower environmental impact, also with the collaboration and assistance of international start-ups.
MATERIALS USED IN PACKAGING3
MATERIAL TYPE % of total materials Moncler Group 2021 Paper and cardboard (kg) 63% 2,274,291 Recycled 73% Recyclable 100% Multi-use 16% FSC certified 99% Plastic (kg) 19% 689,192 Recycled 90% Recyclable 99% Multi-use 23% Wood (kg) 10% 359,457 Recycled 100% Recyclable 100% Multi-use 100% Synthetic fibres (kg) 4% 134,014 Recycled 98% Recyclable 100%4 Multi-use 91% Metal (kg) 1% 49,101 Recycled 51% Recyclable 89% Multi-use 100% Natural fibres (kg) 1% 47,342 Recycled - Recyclable 100%4 Multi-use 100% Other (kg)5 1% 40,369 Recycled 68% Recyclable 13% Multi-use 94% Bio-based 1% Artificial fibres (kg) 1% 577 Recycled - Recyclable 100%4 Multi-use - Bio-based -
PLASTIC USED IN PACKAGING3
Moncler Group Moncler Brand 2021 2021 2020 2019 Quantity (Tonnes) 689.2 536.66 358.4 453.34 of which recyclable 99% 98% 100% 96% of which recycled 90% 94% 60% 31%
3 Includes the packaging for logistics, production, end client and used in offices, purchased in 2021.
4 Recyclable but not through municipal collection system. 5 Includes all composite materials that cannot be separated. 6 The increase in the amount of materials purchased by Moncler in
2021 is due to several factors, including: the finalisation of the internalisation of the e-commerce channel with the introduction of dedicated packaging, a different purchase strategy due to the scarcity of raw materials and the recovery of the business follow- ing the Covid-19 pandemic.
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