Reducing our environmental impacts

he ambition of the SMCPlanet pillar of our CSR strategy is to reduce the Group’s greenhouse gas emissions and impacts on biodiversity by taking concrete action across our products, transportation flows, energy consumption, store design and fit-outs, and packaging.

Our approach is based on an in-depth assessment of the environmental risks and impacts associated with our activities, which guides the development of targeted environmental policies and a structured action plan. This plan addresses key environmental issues, including climate change, water, biodiversity and pollution, through a comprehensive and measurable approach at every stage of the value chain.

Since 2023, the SMCP Group has had a climate change mitigation transition plan in place, developed as part of the validation of its carbon emissions reduction targets by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This internationally recognised organisation independently assesses whether companies’ emissions reduction pathways are aligned with the goals of the Paris Agreement on climate change.

In 2025, our net-zero emissions targets for 2050 were also validated by the SBTi. Our commitment was further recognised that same year with our inclusion on the CDP A List.

As part of this framework, SMCP is committed to reducing its emissions between 2022 and 2030 by:

• 50% in absolute terms for Scope 1 and 2 emissions under the GHG Protocol (primarily related to energy consumption in stores);
• 42.5% for Scope 3 non-FLAG emissions under the GHG Protocol, associated with the production and transportation of products;
• 30.3% for Scope 3 FLAG emissions under the GHG Protocol, associated with the production and transportation of products.

Between 2022 and 2025, the Group’s CO₂ emissions decreased by 26%, driven in particular by an increased proportion of certified and recycled materials, the use of lower-carbon energy sources by our suppliers, reduced air freight, optimised inventory management and the purchase of electricity from renewable sources (85% in 2025).

Optimise our transport methods and manage our energy consumption

• Reducing the air freight

Our stores are located in more than 40 countries, and transporting our collections to these locations requires the use of different modes of transport. Sea freight is the most widely used mode of transport, followed by air and road freight.
Reducing the Group’s carbon footprint requires lowering the proportion of goods transported by air. The share of air freight decreased from 37% in 2022 to 26% in 2025, and various action plans are being implemented to continue this downward trend in the coming years, including the establishment of regional warehouses and the revision of production schedules.

• Purchasing of certified renewable electricity

With operations worldwide, the Group’s emissions associated with electricity consumption depend on the energy mix of each country in which its offices, warehouses and stores are located. Reducing our CO₂e emissions therefore involves taking action to lower our electricity consumption and purchasing electricity from renewable energy sources. The proportion of stores covered by electricity contracts backed by renewable energy guarantees of origin increased from 55% in 2022 to 80% in 2025.

Our objective is to achieve 100% renewable electricity by 2030.

The Group also aims to eliminate the use of coal-fired boilers among its suppliers by 2030.

Reducing Water Consumption

Regarding water use, the Group has worked to assess the impact of its activities on water consumption. This analysis has led to a clear commitment: SMCP aims to reduce water consumption associated with the manufacturing of its products between 2023 and 2030 by:

• Measuring water use across the different stages of product manufacturing to establish a baseline;
• Using raw materials that require less water to produce;
• Adopting more water-efficient processing methods, particularly by working with LWG-certified tanneries.

By the end of 2025, the Group had reduced water consumption associated with the manufacturing of its products by 2.1% compared with 2023.

Designing Stores with Social and Environmental Considerations in Mind

To take concrete steps towards reducing the environmental footprint of its stores, the SMCP Group has introduced STAR – Sustainable Transformation And Refurbishment, a set of CSR specifications dedicated to store opening and renovation projects.

This structured framework establishes common environmental and social requirements across all our brands – Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot and Fursac – and covers all key areas: energy efficiency, lighting, air conditioning and heating, selection of materials and furniture, construction waste management, indoor air quality, accessibility and working conditions.

Applicable to all projects in France and Europe from 2026, with a gradual rollout internationally thereafter, STAR combines mandatory minimum requirements with progressive performance levels, encouraging continuous improvement while maintaining high standards.

Reducing Pressure on Biodiversity

We are strengthening traceability across our supply chain, extending to agricultural production stages, to identify and reduce risks to ecosystems. We prioritise the use of materials aligned with our environmental standards while developing eco-design practices.

We draw on assessments of our impacts and dependencies on biodiversity throughout the entire life cycle of our products to guide our actions. Our strategy is based on the principles of “Avoid, Reduce, Regenerate, Transform”, in line with international recommendations.

We are implementing concrete initiatives within our sourcing strategies and working to reduce the use of natural resources. For example, in 2025, a programme supporting NATIVARegen™ regenerative wool production was launched in Uruguay, covering 10 farms and 21,000 hectares of grazing land.

Further information on our commitments is available in our Climate Policy and Biodiversity, Water and Pollution Reduction Policy.