Our way of reporting

This report has been drawn up according to the guidelines of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). Part of the reporting process was conducting a stakeholder survey. By means of an online survey, suppliers, customers, logistics partners, industry organisations, employees and management were asked about the importance of 23 different sustainability themes. We believe all themes are important but will devote extra attention to the ten most important themes in this report. This is done by reporting about them according to the GRI guidelines. The topics are categorised under the five strategies mentioned earlier.

This report has not been verified externally since our focus lies on the further development of our sustainability policy and achieving the goals set for this. We aim to have the following editions of the sustainability report verified externally.

Circularity

Contributing to a circular economy by closing material cycles, using renewable forms of energy and applying systems thinking.

Strategy 3: Close the loop. Pag. 54-56

Sustainable assortment

Offering sustainable products (by using environmentally friendly materials and production technologies).

Strategy 1: Better materials and design. Pag. 27-39

Product quality

Providing safe, high-quality products with a long service life.

Strategy 1: Better materials and design. Pag. 34

Transparent communication and responsible marketing

Informing customers, suppliers, employees and other stakeholders as honestly, transparently and fully as possible.

Strategy 5: Driving change.

Sustainable packaging

Using environmentally friendly packaging material and, where possible, reducing packaging material.

Strategy 2: Sustainable operations. Pag. 51

Waste and recycling

Reducing waste and stimulating recycling.

Strategy 2: Sustainable operations.

CO2 reduction

Making CO2 emissions transparent and taking measures to reduce them.

Strategy 1: Better materials and design.

Strategy 2: Sustainable operations. Pag. 40-45

Working conditions at Allshoes

Ensuring a healthy and safe workplace for Allshoes employees.

Strategy 4: Supporting people. Pag. 58-62

Environmental management of the supply chain

Collaborating with suppliers to reduce the environmental impact in the supply chain.

Strategy 2: Sustainable operations.

Innovation

Having an innovative and updated range of products and stimulating innovation through joint ventures and the transfer of knowledge.

Strategy 5: Driving change.