We know that the success of our company is directly linked to the sustainability of the world around us. We are committed to incorporating environmentally responsible practices throughout our operations with the goal of lowering our own impact on the planet and promoting industry-wide environmental change. Learn more in our CSR report.
To combat the impacts of climate change, mitigate climate-related risks and operate our business more sustainably, we are focused on reducing our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and increasing our investment in renewable energy.
We have developed a comprehensive strategy to ensure that our company goes further, faster in lowering the impact of leather – a key raw material used in our two largest product categories, accessories and footwear.
Our brands approach responsible sourcing in a holistic way – by considering the entire lifecycle of raw materials and striving to source those that have lower carbon footprints, use less water, create less waste and support our efforts to protect biodiversity.
We seek to reduce our company’s impact on natural resources, paying particular attention to avoid deforestation and forest degradation risks associated with leather and packaging supply chains.
Our goal is to utilize preferred materials wherever possible – including in our packaging. We continued to drive sustainable sourcing decisions for point-of sale (POS), on-product and e-commerce packaging.
We strive to reduce our waste and carbon impacts within our direct operations, including within our warehouses, offices and our brands' retail stores. We continue to look for new ways to reduce the environmental footprint of our business and to operate with sustainability in mind.
We are committed to providing our design and production teams with the tools they need to positively impact the longevity, reuse and recyclability of our products. We also offer repair services, care products and resale opportunities to keep our luxury products looking glamorous and loved.
Our company works strategically to use water more efficiently in our products through thoughtful raw material decisions and by partnering with suppliers to lower their own impacts. We are committed to ensuring water in our value chain remains free from hazardous chemicals and available to local communities.
Our goal is to approach responsible chemical management in a holistic way. We recognize the importance of safely managing and handling chemicals and believe implementing a consistent set of tools to support best practices will drive progress toward our goal of eliminating hazardous chemicals from our supply chain.