HERZOGENAURACH, Germany–(COMMERCIAL WIRE)–The sports company PUMA is the most sustainable brand in the industry according to the latest ranking of the publication Business of Fashion, which ranked the 30 largest companies in the fashion business.
Business of Fashion noted that PUMA achieved leading scores in water and chemicals, worker rights and transparency, while dramatically improving its emissions score compared to last year. Overall, PUMA scored 49 out of 100 points, well above the industry average of 28.
“We welcome recognition in the Business of Fashion Sustainability Index 2022 and will take our leadership position as an encouragement to take the next step on our sustainability journey,” said PUMA CEO Bjørn Gulden. “We agree with the conclusions that much remains to be done to align our industry with the Paris Agreement on Climate Change Goal, as well as with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.”
As part of its Forever Better sustainability strategy, PUMA announced earlier this year that it had reduced its carbon emissions between 2017 and 2021 from both its own operations (-88%) and its supply chain (-12%), despite strong sales. growth in the same period.
PUMA achieved this reduction by purchasing 100% renewable electricity through renewable electricity tariffs and renewable energy attribute certificates, switching our company car fleet to electric motors, using more sustainable materials, and implementing efficiency improvements at the global level. of fabric.
To be transparent about its supply chain, PUMA published its full list of Tier 1 suppliers, as well as the top Tier 2 suppliers and selected Tier 3 suppliers.
In water and chemicals, PUMA published wastewater tests for its suppliers with wet processing and showed improved compliance with wastewater industry standards such as the ZDHC Wastewater Quality Guide.
To improve the rights of workers in its supply chain, an issue the company first committed to in its Code of Conduct in 1993, PUMA works together with the Fair Labor Association and the Better Work Program of the ILO. PUMA collects and publishes data on salaries and other social performance indicators in its annual report.
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PUMA is one of the world’s leading sports brands that designs, develops, sells and markets footwear, apparel and accessories. For more than 70 years, PUMA has tirelessly advanced sport and culture by creating fast products for the world’s fastest athletes. PUMA offers performance and sport-inspired lifestyle products in categories such as soccer, running and training, basketball, golf and motorsports. Collaborate with renowned designers and brands to bring sports influences to street culture and fashion. The PUMA Group owns the PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd brands. The company distributes its products in more than 120 countries, employs around 16,000 people worldwide and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach/Germany.
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