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Sustainability Report 2021

About this report This is our very first sustainability report. Naturally, we would like to do it right the first time. This is why we have adhered to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards in the reporting procedure. GRI is a generally accepted system for sustainability reporting that ensures that companies report unambiguously. This prevents companies from reporting only on matters that benefit them. This report concerns the period from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2021. Since this is our first sustainability report, it is impossible for us not to describe some developments that have occurred before 2021. If a project or development is related to a time period other than the period under review listed above, this will be indicated in the text. If you have a question or comment about the report, contact us by sending an email to sustainability@allshoes.eu.

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2021 in numbers

4200

130 collection points are realized for used safety shoes by the Circular Footwear Alliance

pairs of used safety shoes are collected by the Circular Footwear Alliance

Reduction CO2

All shoelaces are 100% recycled PET1

>700,000 pairs sold

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500

More than 500 pairs of shoes are donated to good causes

• Scope 1 and 2: 12.5% (compared to 2018) • Scope 3: 1.2% (compared to 2020)

50% of the transport fleet is electric

55%

of waste is recycled

89%

of our shoe manufacturers are located in Europe

With the exception of Reebok Work

Table of contents 6

Message from the Managing Director

Developments in the market

10 The organization 11 About Allshoes Safety Footwear 15 Our brands 16 Our values 17 Bunzl 18 Sustainability at Allshoes 19 Governance structure 20 Our sustainability strategy 20 CO2 reduction 21 Circularity 22 Social responsibility 24 In conversation with Allshoes Sustainability & Innovations Manager Jan Arts 26 Sustainable Development Goals

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27 Better materials & design 28 Sustainable materials 34 Product quality 36 Support with product selection and maintenance 37 Design for recycling

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40 Sustainable operations 41 Reducing CO2 emissions 46 Energy 48 Transport 51 Packaging material 52 Waste 54 Close the loop 55 Circularity 55 Circular Footwear Alliance 56 Chemelot Innovation and Learning Labs

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57 Supporting people 58 Working conditions 61 A transparant supply chain 62 Well-being of Allshoes employees 64 Driving change 65 Extended producer responsibility 65 Smart Safety Shoe 66 Shoe as a service 66 Partner in the Frontrunners Network of MVO Nederland 67 Transparent marketing and communication 68

Standards and policies

70 Our way of reporting 72 Materiality matrix 73 Appendix 73 Appendix 1: Notes on employees 74 Appendix 2: GRI Index

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M E S S A G E

F R O M

T H E

M A N A G I N G

D I R E C T O R

Team spirit, daring and perseverance These three core values reflect the manner in which we work at Allshoes. Just how relevant and powerful these values are was strongly proven during 2021.

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Unfortunately, the past year does not yet mean the end of the

situations demand an adjustment of our behaviour. That may

COVID-19 pandemic. Fortunately for us, we were spared the

feel rather uncomfortable at first, but as long as we all take that

uncertainty with which many other sectors had to deal. While

first step, we will all have a healthy society.

many companies had to temporarily close their doors, the construction and technical sectors were allowed to continue

At Allshoes, we have been working to positively influence the

with their work. This in part guaranteed the continuity of

impact of our organisation for some time. This means that

Allshoes. And yet, we were faced with challenges. The scarcity

sustainability is not new for us. What is new is the publication of

of raw materials put extra pressure on our production and

this annual sustainability report. The climate crisis demands a

logistics activities. The doors of our physical shops closed and

sound approach and substantiated choices. Thus the past years

this has meant that the volume of online sales increased. By

were spent gathering and analysing data and coming up with a

switching quickly and, at times, taking daring choices, we were

strategy. We have now come to a point where we can tell you

able not only to avoid losses but were even able to realise

more about our mode of operation.

substantial growth. Exciting? Yes, absolutely. Why? Because we still do not have all That we were able to have a strong year in such turbulent times

the answers despite our hard work and thorough research.

is also most certainly due to the people with whom we work.

We are not there yet. But with daring, perseverance and a

I am proud of the perseverance with which all Allshoes

collective drive, we have come a long way.

employees continue to perform. With an unprecedented drive and flexibility, they were able to adjust to new regulations and procedures – even from home. Together, we were able to keep our team spirit high. For that matter, I see this flexibility not only at Allshoes. I think that we, as a society, have proven to ourselves to have a huge capacity for adapting. Although the climate crisis is less tangible than a neighbour infected with a virus, a parallel can never-

Michiel van Kempen

theless be seen. A Coronavirus crisis or a climate crisis – both

Bunzl Safety NL Managing Director

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Michiel van Kempen MANAGING DIRECTOR AT B U N Z L S A F E T Y N L

“ I am proud of the perseverance with which all Allshoes employees have continued to perform.”

Developments I N

T H E

M A R K E T

For more than 20 years, Allshoes has been providing hardworking people with safety footwear. For both comfort and style. We offer a wide product range that is geared to all types of working conditions. We have also built up a strong network in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany and provide more than 700,000 pairs of shoes each year. But we have done much more than simply provide shoes. In that network we saw a change in the demand by our distributors, major companies, the government and those wearing safety footwear. The demand for sustainability.

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Sustainability is important and is becoming increasingly more so. The consumer is becoming more and more aware of his or her contribution to improving the world. We also see that a new generation of employees is entering the labour market: Gen Z. Young people with a huge feeling of responsibility for the world and the well-being of people and animals. Sustainability, inclusivity and authenticity are important concepts in their eyes. With an increase in legislation and regulations in the area of sustainability alongside of this, there is no way of getting around it. Not for us, but not for our customers either.

protective equipment (PPE). Correct conduct by employers and employees also contributes to job satisfaction and creating a safe workplace. A good pair of safety shoes can contribute to that. Protection of feet and offering comfort and design contribute to ensuring staff commitment. It also decreases absence due to physical discomfort. The COVID-19 pandemic has also caused a changing demand from the market. The Dutch already purchased a great deal through the internet. Due to the long closure of physical shops, however, the number of online purchases rose even further. The number of logistics employees increased in order to be able to handle the growing demand. We also saw growth in construction because many people decided to invest in their own homes by renovating. This was due to the housing shortage and therefore a lack of new, better residential accommodation, but also in order to live a more energy-efficient lifestyle. In the meantime, the Netherlands continues to build to compensate for the shortage in housing. The growth in both the logistics and

What has remained unchanged is the fact that safety comes first. Safety in the broadest sense of the word. Finding and

the transport sector as well as the construction sector caused the demand for safety footwear to grow as well.

keeping the right employees can be difficult for organisations. Since staff is scarce, it is essential that physical and social safety

To conclude, we saw the importance of data continue to

be created on the work floor. Having an updated hazard

increase – at our company, but also at our suppliers, customers

identification and risk assessment (HIRA) is being monitored

and partners. It became easier and easier to share this data with

more closely by the government and environmental health &

one another. Since supply chains become more transparent by

safety (EHS) is high on the agenda for many organisations.

using data, sustainability becomes somewhat easier.

We see an increasing focus on the prevention of physical accidents by the correct use of equipment and using personal

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We also see a new group of workers entering the labor market: Gen Z.

About Allshoes T H E

O R G A N I S A T I O N

Our primary task is to protect feet in the workplace. Allshoes Safety Footwear BV is a wholesale business in safety footwear and the related accessories such as shoelaces, insoles and care products. In addition to offering protection, we also see it as our mission to make the work floor somewhat more fashionable. With a team of enthusiastic people, we are able to ensure that the safety footwear market continues to innovate.

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Where Protection meets Style You need courage to introduce modern safety footwear on a traditional market. Protection and style need not be mutually exclusive. Style is therefore very decisive for the image and the appearance of all our products and brands. Our new collections and models always fit with the latest streetwear trends and are equipped with the latest technologies.

“All developments in the current market demand measurable sustainability and Allshoes is fully committed to this.” As an enterprising data-driven marketing and sales organisation, we serve both the B2C and the B2B market. This data-driven mindset can also be seen in our approach in the area of sustainability. All developments in the current market demand measurable sustainability and Allshoes is fully committed to this. By investing in making all that we do quantifiable, we can make substantiated and efficient choices. This is how we prevent empty mottos about how sustainable we are.

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Head office Koivistokade 80 1013 BB Amsterdam

Warehouse Barnsteenstraat 1a 1812 SE Alkmaar

The place of Allshoes in the chain

Extraction of raw materials

Production of product parts

Allshoes

Processing raw materials into materials

Distributor/ Retail

Assembly of the end product

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Use phase

End of service life and recycling

Style & innovation

Employees

Mission

Active in

3000m2

Sustainability programme since 2019

177 Models 11 Brands

warehouse

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Webshops

Modern office in Amsterdam

The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Poland and France.

Allshoes has the perfect pair of safety footwear for each professional in the construction, logistics and transport sectors. Comfort, style, sustainability and innovation go hand-in-hand with this. You can show who you are with our shoes.

Part of Bunzl since 2014

Our brands So many different professionals with different jobs and different requirements that their safety footwear must meet. Everyone also has his or her own taste. To meet all of these requirements and preferences, Allshoes markets different top brands. Redbrick, Mr.Miles and Strövels are our own brands. We design the collections for these brands ourselves with the assistance of our suppliers. We also have the distribution rights (exclusive ones or otherwise) for a number of brands in the Benelux: Grisport, Reebok Work, Vismo, Eurofort, ToWorkFor, Sika, Hollandse klomp and Husta2. With this broad product range of brands and types of shoes, we provide for many sectors: from construction sites to warehouses, from the offshore sector to the automotive industry.

The data in the report concerns the following brands: Redbrick, Mr.Miles, Strövels, Grisport, Reebok Work, Vismo, Eurofort, ToWorkFor and Sika.

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MADE IN

HOLLAND

EUROFORT

Our values

Whatever we do, there are always three core values that continuously play a role. This characterises the way we do business

Team spirit

Daring

Perseverance

alone. Every day, we work with a team of driven people. We help

dare introduce a safety trainers on a traditional market. We are

Progress is achieved every day because everyone in our team

one another along the way because every individual has his or

not scared to take a leap of faith. If things go awry, we learn from

believes in what they do. If that doesn’t work one way, then it will

her own expertise and enthusiasm. We motivate and inspire one

it. But it is by approaching matters from a different angle that we

the other way!

another and believe it is important that everyone enjoys working

make the world of safety footwear just a bit better, a bit nicer

with us. Our people are the success of the organisation.

and bit more fun.

We are strong. And that is chiefly because we do not stand

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As an organisation, we choose our own path. We were the first to

We always keep going. Pause? The word is not in our vocabulary.

Bunzl Since 2014, Allshoes Safety Footwear has been part of Bunzl plc, an international, listed organisation that offers custom overall solutions for B2B customers. Bunzl plc supports companies throughout the entire world with a wide product range of non-commercial goods that are essential for the success of an organisation. Bunzl plc is active in 32 countries on 5 continents and has more than 21,000 employees. With a turnover of € 12.4 billion, our parent company is a strong and stable organisation both financially and administratively. Bunzl plc strongly focuses on sustainable development. With its proper sustainability strategy, subsidiaries are fostered and facilitated to integrate sustainability into their daily business operations. In 2021, the emphasis lay on four main themes: offering sustainable solutions, climate action, creating responsible supply chains and investing in a varied, inclusive work environment.

BELIEVE

The strategy of Bunzl plc is rephrased in the corporate social responsibility policy of Bunzl

Bunzl plc is fully committed to sustainable development

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Netherlands, the organisation under which the eight Dutch operating companies, and thus Allshoes, are organised. This policy is called BELIEVE. Bunzl Netherlands organises BELIEVE sessions where sister entities strive to accelerate sustainable development through knowledge sharing and collaboration. Allshoes has freely translated the BELIEVE policy into its own strategy.

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Sustainability A T

A L L S H O E S

Every day we protect the feet of thousands of hard-working professionals with our products. But we also bear responsibility for a greater whole. From the materials we select for our products to the partners with whom we collaborate; it is the daily choices we make, whether major or minor, with which we can have an impact on the welfare of people and the environment.

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2025 vision Allshoes safety footwear is made responsibly, with the lowest possible footprint and in line with the circular economy principles.

A step forward to a lower footprint The sustainability approach is firmly established in our

organisation, but it started in 2018. That was the year a few

employees expressed their desire to get started on sustainability. Apparently, this motivation existed in the entire team. In

Governance structure

Managing director Bunzl PLC

Sustainability manager Bunzl PLC

Sustainability manager BCE

collaboration with Stating The Obvious, an independent

consultancy firm that specialised in circular strategies in the fashion and textile industries, we began.

Sustainability manager Bunzl NL

Managing director

This led to the launch of our sustainability programme in 2019 and the formulation of a vision on sustainability. This vision is the key to our sustainability programme (find our vision on page 18). Although we regularly hold it up against the light to assess it for relevance,

Manager finance

this vision determines the course of our sustainability transition to this day.

Manager Sustainability & Innovations

Manager sales

At Allshoes, the Sustainability & Innovations Manager is ultimately responsible for the development and implementation

Finance team

of our sustainability programme. This Manager is supported by the Sustainability Officer. Together they form the sustainability

Sustainability Officer

IT team

team and they are responsible for developing and integrating sustainability within the entire organisation and operation. To that end, they determine the policy, formulate the strategy, organise actions and draw up reports. In 2022, the two-man sustainability team will also start working for our sister company Majestic.

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HR team

Marketing team

Customer service team

Sales team

Design team

Our sustainability strategy Sustainability to us means a concern for people and the environment. Our strategy is therefore also twofold: on the one hand, we are committed to reducing the impact of our activities on the environment and, on the other hand, to making a positive contribution to people and society. This presents us with three important challenges: transitioning to a circular economy, reducing our CO2 footprint and increasing transparency in the production chain. CO2 reduction

The challenge - Climate change is one of the major issues

We work together with our suppliers to reduce CO2 emissions in our supply chain. Our reduction targets are based on recognised calculation methods. These calculation methods are based on agreements in the UN Climate Convention and therefore reflect the reduction required to restrict the warming of the earth to a maximum of 1.5 degrees.

By 2025 we are aiming for • A climate neutral organization with a 30% reduction of greenhouse gases (scopes 1 and 2 using 2018 as the base year) • A 25% reduction of greenhouse gases per product sold (scope 3 using 2020 as the base year)

today. This means that reducing greenhouse gases in one of the greatest challenges. When burning fossil fuels, large quantities of greenhouse gases are emitted into the atmosphere. The increase in greenhouse gases raises the temperature on earth.

Progress

This rise in temperature has major consequences for people,

• A 12.5% reduction of greenhouse gases

nature and the environment. Allshoes & CO2 reduction - Our aim is to fight global warming and work hard to reduce our CO2 emissions. To that end, we have set CO2 reduction targets for our own organisation.

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(scopes 1 and 2 using 2018 as the base year) • A 1.2% reduction of greenhouse gases per product sold (scope 3 using 2020 as the base year)

Circularity

The challenge – A growing global population and increasing

• All materials in the product can be recycled where the

prosperity ensure raw materials are becoming scarcer and scarcer.

materials being processed into applications with the

This is why we must use the available raw materials efficiently. Operating in a circular manner offers a solution to this. In a circular

highest possible quality. We use the most ambitious standards in relation to the above.

economy, products and raw materials are reused again and again, eliminating waste.

By 2025 we are aiming for

Allshoes & circularity – As a market leader in the safety footwear

• A fully circular product range5

industry, we feel it is our responsibility to take the initiative in the transition to a circular economy. We are working towards a circular business model with our main focus being the reduction of waste

Progress

streams in the supply chain. This should result in a fully circular

• Design with circularity in mind: we have instructed

product range by 2025.

three suppliers to design a circular product. One of these products is a circular version of our most

There are various views as to when a product can be called ‘circular’

popular model: Grisport 803.

and no standard exists (yet).

• The organisation of return logistics: In 2021, the Circular Footwear Alliance collected 4200 pairs of used

We want to be transparent about our working method and therefore

safety footwear. Ready for recycling!

define a ‘circular product’ as follows: • The product consists of at least 50%3 recycled content.4 • The product has been designed in such a way that it has a long service life. • The product has been designed in such a way that it can easily be disassembled.

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This percentage is not the ultimate goal. Although our entire product range will be required to consist of at least 50% recycled content by 2025, we are aiming to increase that percentage in due course. 4 The calculation of recycled content is in line with ISO 14021 guidelines and is calculated on the basis of weight. 5 See page 21 for a description of the requirements that a circular product must meet. 3

Social responsibility

The challenge – Good working conditions and fair wages are unfortunately not always self-evident for workers in the textile and footwear industry. Since these production chains often consist of a non-transparent web of various links, it is difficult to determine whether and where exactly abuse occurs. Making the supply chain transparent is an important first step for tackling any of this abuse. Allshoes & socially responsible trade – With our products, we not only guarantee the safety of our customers, but also support social initiatives that offer protection to vulnerable groups in our society. In addition, we also aim for a safe working environment for our own employees and for those of our suppliers. After all, we know who our suppliers are. However, it is not yet always clear which companies make an indirect contribution to our products. For example, suppliers who provide raw materials to our suppliers. In order to be able to guarantee the health and safety of the people who work at a deeper level in our production chain, we are working towards a transparent supply chain.

By 2025 we are aiming for • A transparent supply chain

Progress • Tier6 1 of 5 is transparent

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Tier = A designation used to indicate the different levels of suppliers.

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Sustainability strategies

In support of the themes of circularity, CO² reduction and social responsibility, Allshoes has formulated five strategies. By following these and continuously tightening them up, we are convinced that we will achieve our ambitions and sustainability targets by 2025. These five strategies are: better materials and design, sustainable operations, supporting people, driving change and close the loop. The following chapters provide more details about these strategies, the corresponding projects and specific actions.

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Better materials & design

We prioritize environmentally friendly and/or recycled materials in our products and design shoes according to the principles of the circular economy.

Sustainable operations

We efficiently deal with (raw) materials and try to prevent waste and pollution.

Close the loop

We make sure that raw materials used in our safety shoes are not wasted, by bringing them back into the chain through the collection, dismantling and recycling of used shoes.

Supporting people

Our activities positively impact the well-being of our stakeholders.

Driving Change We continuously strive to move forward. With our perseverance, team spirit and by taking daring choices we create connections and stimulate sustainable innovation.

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Circularity

Social responsibility

CO2 reduction

Conversation with

Jan Arts A L L S H O E S S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y & I N N O VAT I O N S M A N A G E R

Jan Arts has been Sustainability & Innovations Manager at Allshoes since 2018 and he is responsible for the Sustainability team. On a daily basis, he and his team not only look at what can be done better today, but they also look further ahead.

Jan says: “We look at the direction of the market and which product solutions are

needed for that. We make our products sustainable by producing them in a manner

that is as responsible as possible. We focus not only on the product itself but also at the processes in our entire production chain.”

Extra responsibility

Jan Arts

S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y & I N N O V AT I O N S M A N A G E R AT A L L S H O E S

As one of the major players in the area of safety footwear in the Benelux, Allshoes introduces a huge number of shoes on the market “We are proud of this, but the market leader role also means an extra responsibility. This is why, in addition to making our own collections and operational processes sustainable, we attempt to move the entire safety shoe industry forward. Thus we are proponents of an extended producer responsibility (EPR) for manufacturers of safety footwear. This EPR must result in more reuse of materials and less pollution in the entire industry”, says Jan.

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The single-mindedness of making Allshoes completely circular by 2025 fits in with that

working on an Extended Producer Responsibility with a shoe manufacturer and we

and Jan also aims at achieving this in his private life. Jan: Clean air, sufficient drinking

meet up with our suppliers regularly to share our knowledge. We make the greatest

water and healthy food; we take many of these things for granted. And yet, humans

impact together.”

depend on a fragile ecosystem that is under an enormous pressure because of our actions.

Working towards 2025

To work towards that complete circularity by 2025, the simplification of the dismantling

When surrounded by nature, I am always very much aware of the fact that we are only a

process of safety footwear is important. “In the next year, we will be applying even

link in a much larger whole. Several times a year, I go out with friends and we go on a

more circular principles in our products”, says Jan. “Specifically, this means that we will

long hike, sleeping under the stars. Those are the moments when I feel very much

use more recycled materials and that the design process will focus even more on the

connected with nature. It motivates me to do everything I can to protect nature, the

application of assembly technologies and techniques.

climate and the environment. This feeling has become even stronger since the birth of my three children. I want to give my family a healthy and safe future with plenty of beautiful moments in nature.”

Most important achievements in the area of sustainability

“ The market leader role also means an extra responsibility.”

Allshoes is a data-driven organisation. This fact-based approach can be found in all

departments, including the Sustainability team. “In 2019, we began mapping the CO2

This is how we are working towards a fully circular product range by 2025. In 2022, we

emissions of both our organisation and our products”, says Jan. “A huge and time-

will be paying a lot of attention to the further internationalisation and expansion of

consuming process, but now we are benefiting from it. The data collected is a valuable

the Circular Footwear Alliance. The idea is to collect as many returned shoes as

source of information. Based on it, we can now make solid and well-argued choices

possible to recover raw materials. In addition to circularity, CO2 reduction and supply

that also actually result in a reduction of our carbon footprint.

chain transparency will play a major role in our supply chain in the next year. We are working with a roadmap that has goals and actions outlined up to and including

In addition to this approach within the organisation, Allshoes also seeks to collaborate

2025. Plenty to do.”

with other organisations. Jan: “I am proud of how we have looked for a connection and collaboration outside of Allshoes as well. Whether they are our suppliers or competitors, we are glad to contribute to sustainable solutions that can help the world.

Jan Arts

We have founded the Circular Footwear Alliance with several other partners, we are

Sustainability & Innovations Manager

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Sustainable Development Goals Our activities are an active contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) drawn up by the United Nations. The SDGs consist of 17 goals that should be pursued by countries, organisations and individuals and that should ensure sustainable development. Although we at Allshoes find all 17 SDGs important, the following goals fit in with our own sustainability strategy:

Good Health and Well-being (SDG 3) Ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all at all ages.

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG 9)

Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation and foster innovation.

Climate action (SDG 13)

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8)

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.

Responsible consumption and production (SDG 12) Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

Partnerships to achieve goals (SDG 17) Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalise the global partnership for sustainable development.

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Better materials &

D E S I G N

For us, sustainability begins with what our business is all about: safety footwear. In 2021, Allshoes sold more than 700,000 pairs of safety footwear. Naturally, we are proud of that, but it also means a huge responsibility. To produce new shoes, raw materials are needed and they are often scarce. There is also the matter of extracting and processing raw materials which cause to the release of CO2. We are therefore faced with a few major challenges, but we will not run away from them. We are working hard to make our product range more sustainable. This sustainability begins by purchasing the right materials and implementing circular principles in our designs.

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It is the out-of-the-box solutions that can make a major contribution to a sustainable future.

Geert van den Hoven van Genderen

P R O D U C T D E S I G N E R AT A L L S H O E S

“ When designing a new shoe, I do not look only at aesthetics and safety. I find it is also important to innovate and especially in the area of sustainability. I do this by researching new materials, production technologies and techniques and product assembly structures, and by thinking outside the box. What will the safety footwear of the future look like? What do we need to develop them? It is the out-of-the-box solutions that can make a major contribution to a sustainable future.”

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Sustainable materials On average, a work shoe consists of 20 to 25 parts and materials. All of them must meet many functional requirements. The comfort, tensile strength, water-resistance and heat- or slipresistance of a material are all factors that are taken into consideration when designing a shoe. The additional environmental impact also plays an increasing role in the design process. Our portfolio now consists of dozens of materials and new materials are constantly being added. But how to assess whether or not a material is sustainable?

Impact analysis of the product range

R E E B O K

Excel Light 1036-1

The proof is in the pudding and especially when it comes to impact analysis. We have conducted a life cycle analysis (LCA) on all models of our product range of safety footwear. By using this method, we know exactly what the environmental impact is for each shoe and how many greenhouse gases are emitted during the different phases of the production process. On the basis of this data, if necessary, we can implement very targeted changes – changes that we are certain will actually result in environmental benefits. Our LCAs show that the choice for various types of materials have a tremendous impact on the overall emissions. This is why we invest so much time and attention in replacing the materials linked to the most emissions with more sustainable alternatives. For example, we use recycled materials

W O R K

2.9%

8.1%

12.4%

1.6%

4.9%

12.9% 17.5% Distribution of the CO2 footprint for Reebok Work Excel Light 1036-1

more and more often in our products. Not only are the emissions of recycled

39.8%

materials considerably lower than that of virgin materials but the waste streams are reduced as well. In addition, we actively pursue the purchase of materials with certification (for example, the Leather Working Group or Global Recycled Standard). Aluminium

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EVA

Kevlar

Leather

Polyester

Rubber

Energy

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New models without leather

Keeping livestock means the emission of many greenhouse

23.3 kg CO2-eq per kg of leather7

gases such as CO2 and methane. The production of leather also requires a lot of water and hazardous chemicals are often used in tanning the leather. Moreover, leather is

difficult to recycle. For this reason, we have decided not to use any leather for our new models as from 2022. Should

11.3 kg CO2-eq per kg Microfiber8

new recycling methods be developed that make the

recycling of leather possible, we will reconsider the use of (recycled) leather.

7-8

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Source: Ecoinvent database

The CO2 emissions of leather are many times higher than that of other materials

A sustainable favourite the 803, recycled

By challenging, motivating and inspiring one another, this shoe will consist of more than 50% recycled content 9. “ We have been working closely together with Allshoes for a long time already. Together we

Our most popular model is the Grisport 803. It is popular because of its fit, its rugged look and long service life. Soon to be added to this list is the ‘sustainable’ characteristic. By the end of 2022, the recycled version of the 803 will be launched.

This model will consist of more than 50% of recycled content9.

Gianni Grigolato FOUNDER OF GRISPORT

work on designing and making quality, fashionable and comfortable safety footwear. Since sustainability is such an important theme for both our companies, we have joined forces to create even more impact. A good example of our collaboration is the development of a recycled version of the 803, Allshoes most popular model. By challenging, motivating and inspiring one

For almost every part of the shoe, our design team has found a recycled

another, this shoe will consist of more than

alternative that is not inferior to the original materials with regard to quality

50% recycled content9. This is a result that

and comfort. Quite the task, especially once you realise that the 803

both of our companies can be proud of!”

consists of around 25 different parts.

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The calculation of the recycled content is in line with ISO 14021 guidelines and is calculated on the basis of weight.

Leather Working Group As from 2022, we will no longer be designing new models with leather. For existing models that already use leather, we will replace it with leather that has Leather Working Group (LWG) certification. LWG is committed to improving the environmental control and well-being in the leather industry. By the end of 2023, all the leather in our products must have a Leather Working Group certification.

2021 (Dec)

Not certified

98%

LWG certified

2023 (Dec)

100%

RPET shoe laces Making our product range more sustainable requires a custom-made approach for each shoe model. Each model is put together differently and is made from different materials. There are, however, changes that we can implement in the entire product range immediately such as replacing all shoe laces with a version made from 100% recycled PET. This has already been done for almost all models. Only the Reebok Work models still have the original shoe laces.

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Product quality In addition to choosing for (more) sustainable materials, we also focus on extending the service life of our shoes. By using materials and testing them thoroughly, we ensure that our products will last as long as possible.

Safety standards

each shoe box contains a booklet, hang tag or information sheet that explains the CE marking on the shoe, the corresponding ISO standards and a statement of conformity.

Tests for quality and comfort

To meet the quality requirements within the ISO standards, our footwear is properly tested by our suppliers. This is how we ensure that we have used the most wear-resistant materials and that shoes will not

All of our shoes meet the European safety requirements

simply fall apart if a specific movement is made often.

for safety footwear. This sounds logical, but it is still

For example, the dent resistance of the protective nose

worth mentioning. Many requirements have been set for

is measured in the test area by, for example, allowing a

producing safety footwear. For example, in the area of

heavy weight to fall from a height onto the nose. This is

slip resistance, the prevention of physical and

how we test that it does not become more dented than

mechanical risks and ergonomic aspects. All

the maximum amount permitted. Our footwear is also

requirements are listed in the ISO standard for personal

subjected to numerous tests that measure the quality of,

protective equipment (ISO 20345:2011).

for example, ESD (ElectroStatic Discharge), slip resistance, material strength, anti-perforation and

Because our products are sold in Europe, a CE

flexibility.

certificate is required as well. This shows that a product has been tested and meets the requirements as set by

In addition to these standard quality requirements, we

the European Union in the area of health, safety and

feel it is important to go yet another step further.

environmental protection. The CE certificates for all of

Footwear is certified according to many mechanical

the shoes in our product range can be downloaded at

tests, but the wearing comfort is just as important.

allshoes.eu or the relevant brand websites. Additionally,

Naturally, we want people who wear safety footwear to

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be able to enjoy their shoes for as long as possible. This is why new collections are subject to a wear test. We have real professionals test different versions of the footwear for this at their work. This is how we obtain feedback that can really be used and, in the end, we produce the most comfortable version on the market.

Materials and technologies

Several shoes in our collection are manufactured on the basis of proven and known technologies such as GORE-TEX®, XL Extralight®, Vibram® and BOA®. By combining quality and technology, all parts of the footwear and the entire footwear structure focuses on maximum performance and a long service life. For example, our Grisport Ranger models. In this collection, the knowledge and quality of 3 premium brands (Grisport, GORE-TEX® and Vibram®) come together in one shoe.

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Support with product selection and maintenance In addition to material quality, the care and correct wearing of footwear is important. By wearing footwear that fits with the type of work and applying the correct care, footwear will last a lot longer. At times it is difficult for customers to determine which footwear is right for their situation. We therefore view providing our customers with advice as an important task. Our webshops contain information about different types of safety footwear and the situations for which they are best suited. Via the live chat on our webshops, B2C, B2B and other customers can chat directly with our customer service experts. A person may be very partial to a shoe, but it may simply not fit with his or her work. We are honest about this. For example, S1P footwear is less suitable for construction than an S3 one. In addition to giving personal advice, we launched an online advice tool in the form of the Shoe Finder in 2021. We encourage customers to take care of their footwear properly, which will make them last longer. We provide tips for the use of care products but also advise, for example, the purchase of two pairs of footwear and to alternate wearing them every day.

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Shoe Finder Via the Shoe Finder on all our B2C webshops, customers are able to receive tailored advice after completing a couple of questions. The tool has integrated the brands Redbrick, Grisport, Vismo, Mr.Miles and Reebok Work. It is possible that a customer would really like to purchase a pair of Mr.Miles shoes but, on the basis of the answers provided, a certain model by Grisport would be much more suitable. We are happy to inform the customer of this. We look at style preference and required functions such as ESD or water resistance. We also ask about specific actions during work activities, such as standing on a ladder, in order to give the best advice.

Design for recycling Our footwear must be able to withstand being bumped, teared or penetrated by sharp or heavy objects but must also be able to be dismantled easily when the footwear has reached the end of its service life. This may sound contradictory but, by implementing the correct dismantling technologies, it is possible. By being able to separate the materials from one another, we can recycle them separately. This allows the materials to be returned to their original raw materials that are of such quality that they can be used at a high level.

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Conversation with

Albano Fernandes F O U N D E R

A M F

S A F E T Y

S H O E S

We are working on a sustainable Redbrick shoe together with AMF, our Portuguese producer. In addition to the fact that this shoe will consist largely of recycled

materials, it has also been designed according to the latest technologies in the area of dismantling.

Albano Fernandes

“ A sustainable addition to the Redbrick collection.”

FOUNDER AMF SAFETY SHOES

This means that the materials of the shoe can be recycled easily to obtain high-

quality materials. Reducing the environmental impact in all phases of the life cycle of the product fits in with the circular vision of Allshoes.

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“At AMF Safety Shoes, we support Allshoes in its circular ambitions. During the production of our soles, waste is reused in the production process immediately. This method of operation ensures that there is less new raw materials needed and that we produce less waste. We also work closely together with Allshoes in the design phase of new models, and we use one another’s knowledge and expertise. At this time we are developing a model that is made with as much recycled content as possible. By also applying ‘design for dismantling’ principles, we are working together on the most sustainable Redbrick Safety Sneaker.” Albano Fernandes Founder AMF Safety Shoes

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Sustainable operations In addition to changes at product level, we are also working on the sustainability of our operational processes. For example by reducing CO2 emissions caused by energy and the transport or reduction of packaging material and waste. We are not only critical of ourselves but also work with our suppliers on implementing changes.

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Reducing CO2 emissions We are determined to contribute to the fight against climate change. In order to reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases in both scope 1 and scope 2 as well as scope 3, we have taken an important step. We have mapped all of our CO2 emissions. We started in 2019 with a large-scale analysis in order to gain insight into the quantity of emissions and the location of the largest CO2 hotspots. We repeat this every year.

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What are scopes? Scope 1

Scope 2

Scope 3

Direct CO2 emissions,

Indirect CO2 emissions from

Indirect CO2 emissions,

caused by our own sources

the generation of electricity

caused by another

within the organisation. An

or heat purchased and

organisation’s business

example is the fuel consumption

consumed. An example is

operations. An example of

of the transport fleet or the gas

the electricity consumption

this is the gas and electricity

consumption of Allshoes.

by Allshoes.

consumption of suppliers.

Measuring our emissions Impact per product Global warmimg potential [kg CO2-eq]

22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8.0 6.0 4.0 2.0 0.0

CO2 emissions in 202110 Scope 1

35,267 kg of CO2-eq

Scope 2

61,998 kg of CO2-eq

Scope 311

13,126,321 kg of CO2-eq

Total

13,223,585 kg of CO2-eq

Ecochain

To analyse and monitor our CO2 emissions, we use the environmental management platform Ecochain. Using this platform we measure both the direct and indirect emissions from our own organisation (scopes 1 and 2) and the emissions from companies in our

What has been included in the calculations: Scope 1: gas consumption by Allshoes and the fuel consumption (diesel/petrol) by the transport fleet Scope 2: electricity consumption by Allshoes (including the electricity use for Allshoes’ electrical transport fleet) Scope 3: transport (the transport of materials to our suppliers and the transport from our suppliers to Allshoes), energy and water consumption by our suppliers and the impact of the production of materials.

production supply chain (scope 3). Ecochain also makes the environmental impact of our

he data in the report concerns the following brands: Redbrick, Mr.Miles, Strövels, Grisport, Reebok Work, Vismo, T Eurofort, ToWorkFor and Sika.

from Ecoinvent, the world’s leading Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) database.

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products transparent. We use these insights to make our product range more sustainable (see the chapter ‘impact analysis of the product range’ on page 29) and form the basis for our CO2 reduction targets. The impact calculations by Ecochain are based on the data

On our way to being a climate neutral organisation Our aim is to have reduced our scope 1 and scope

This will make us a climate neutral organisation.

2 emissions by 30% by 2025 relative to 2018. We will

Of course, this is not the overall and final solution.

compensate for the other 70% by investing in certified

We will be reducing our emissions even more after 2025.

projects that are active in removing CO2 from the air.

Increase/decrease of scope 1 and scope 2 emissions 2018

Scope 1

69,937 kg CO2-eq

2021

35,267 kg CO2-eq

Increase/

Because we have replaced diesel vehicles

decrease

with electric alternatives, we used less

-35.0%

scope 1 emissions considerably. We were

diesel in 2021. This has reduced our also able to reduce our gas consumption by 20.4%.

Scope 2

56,909 kg CO2-eq

61,998 kg CO2-eq

+8.9%

Scope 1 & 2

126,846 kg CO2-eq

109,308 kg CO2-eq

-12.5%

Replacing diesel vehicles with electric vehicles does mean that we used more electricity. This can be seen in the rise of our scope 2 emissions

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Read more in the following chapters about how we are going to achieve our CO2 reduction targets and what changes we have made.

Improving together

Only 0.74% of the total emissions at Allshoes is related to scopes 1 and 2. The other 99.3% arises from the activities of our manufacturers and partners (scope 3). We may not be the direct cause of these scope 3 emissions, but, in our opinion, they are still part of our impact and responsibility. We are working together with our suppliers and partners towards lower CO2 emissions. Our goal is to have reduced the emissions per product sold by 25% in 2025 relative to 2020 (scope 3).

I don’t want to just say that we are becoming more sustainable, I want to prove it as well.

Increase/decrease of scope 3 emissions12

2020 Scope 3

2021

11,765,240 kg

13,126,321 kg

CO2-eq

Increase/

The number of footwear items sold

decrease

increased by 13.4% in 2021 relative to

+12%

rising emissions. However, the

the previous year. This translates into emissions per product sold have

Kathleen Debel

decreased. See the ‘Scope 3 emissions per pair of footwear sold.’

S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y O F F I C E R AT A L L S H O E S

Scope 3

emissions per

17.4 kg

17.2 kg

CO2-eq

pair of footwear sold

-1.2%

The primary reason for this reduction is that suppliers are using relatively less energy for the production of one pair of shoes. Furthermore, more environmentally friendly materials (= materials with lower CO2 emissions) were used in 2021.

“ There is a great need for openness and honesty about sustainability among our suppliers and purchasers. Labelling products or developments as ‘sustainable’, whether relevant or not, without providing proper substantiation has given rise to much scepticism about the developments of sustainability within companies. Because we have made sustainability measurable at Allshoes, our actions can be properly substantiated and our

The data in the report concerns the following brands: Redbrick, Mr.Miles, Strövels, Grisport, Reebok Work, Vismo, Eurofort, ToWorkFor and Sika.

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performance is demonstrable. This ensures a clear story and, not unimportant, huge impact.”

Scope 3 2.6%

2.9%

Transportation

Energy suppliers (gas and electricity)

94.5%

Material production

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Energy

Office

Renewable forms of energy (green energy) and efficient energy consumption contribute to lower emissions. In 2022, we will convert to 100% green energy for our office and warehouse. In addition to our plans to adjust the energy contract, we have taken energysaving measures at both locations.

In 2020 our office was moved to a

Energy at Allshoes

brand-new modern building in Amsterdam. The building’s energy

2018

2021

319,367 MJ

265,707 MJ

-16.8%

355 MJ

82,610 MJ

+2,3270.4%

Fuel consumption (diesel and gasoline) for

633,903 MJ

401,009 MJ

-36.7%

Gas consumption at Allshoes’ office and

497,130 MJ

395,867 MJ

-20.4%

1,450,755 MJ

1,145,194 MJ

-21.1%

label is A+ and uses LED lighting with light sensors.

Electricity consumption at Allshoes’ office and warehouse

Electricity consumption for the Allshoes’

Warehouse The warehouse in Alkmaar is heated with the residual heat from industry nearby. Because the heat is a by-product, no extra fossil fuels were used to produce heat.

transport fleet

the Allshoes’ transport fleet warehouse

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Energy at suppliers

The average amount of energy used for the production of one pair of shoes is reduced by 9.5%

We also encouraged our suppliers to reduce their energy consumption and to convert to renewable forms of energy. This has already had an effect. In 2021, the average amount of energy used for the production of one pair of shoes was reduced by 9.5% relative to 2020. By the end of 2024, all suppliers must have converted to green energy. We monitor the annual energy consumption by our suppliers through our environment management platform (read the Ecochain section on page 40-53).

Energy at suppliers13 2020

2021

Total energy consumption at suppliers – attributed to Allshoes’ production

3,733,176 MJ

3,831,273 MJ

Total energy consumption at suppliers – attributed to Allshoes’ production

5.5 MJ

5.0 MJ

– per pair of footwear sold

The data in the report concerns the following brands: Redbrick, Mr.Miles, Strövels, Grisport, Reebok Work, Vismo, Eurofort, ToWorkFor and Sika.

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Walking on sunshine The roof of the factory of our Italian producer Grisport, where all Grisport models are produced, holds at least 15,000 m2 of solar panels. That is the size of two football fields. This field of solar panels produces 70% of the power needed for production. The factory also has 700 m2 as a ‘green roof’. An internal microclimate has been created to help fight pollution.

Transport By actively sourcing products within Europe, we reduce the transport distances and prevent emissions. Eight of the nine companies that provide our footwear are located within the EU. In addition, we stimulate energy-efficient forms of transport such as the train.

Full trucks

Our Supply Chain Planner is committed to efficient planning, distribution and good stock management. With the right planning and a smart placing of orders, we ensure that trucks only travel with a full load thereby avoiding transport with half-empty trucks.

Climate neutral shipping

We ship orders to our Dutch customers through the GoGreen compensation programme of our logistics partner DHL. This means that DHL reduces the CO2 emissions of transport as much as possible by choosing for delivery options that are as green as possible, electric transport and sustainable locations. The remaining emissions are compensated by investing in sustainable projects that actively remove CO2 from the air. DHL and Allshoes each pay a share of the compensation costs for this. This resulted in a compensation of 2,925 kg of CO2 in 2021.

Our other logistics partner, GVT, also does its best to reduce CO2 emissions. Through Lean & Green, a CO2reducing programme for companies in the logistics sector, GVT is working on reducing its emissions. The reduction efforts by GVT has received a score of 3 stars (where 5 is the maximum) by Lean and Green.

Sent climate neutral via

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Transport by train The Grisport and Reebok Work models are produced in Italy. By transporting the footwear by train rather than in trucks, emissions are reduced substantially. This results in a reduction of more than 90% of CO2 eq per tonne-kilometre14.

Source: Ecoinvent database

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Employees on bicycles We encourage our employees to come to work by bicycle. This is not only more environmentally friendly but also very healthy. Allshoes employees who travel to the office by public transport may use a bicycle at no extra cost.

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Electrical transport fleet

Packaging material

Customers and partners are visited regularly and then

We feel it is important to reduce the use of raw materials and

travelling with a car is often unavoidable. To make this travel

to prevent contamination. Since we do not produce footwear

more sustainable, we drew up the ‘completely electric

ourselves, our largest waste stream consists of packaging

managed forests or from recycled paper. At this time, 50% of

driving’ policy. We will replace the entire transport fleet with

material. For this reason, we are critical when examining our

our footwear manufacturers use Forest Stewardship Council

electric vehicles.

use of packaging. Is packaging material really necessary?

(FSC) paper for their footwear boxes. By the end of 2022, all

How can we replace conventional materials with more

paper in our boxes must be FSC certified.

Footwear boxes

FSC paper – The fibres of this paper come from sustainably

In 2021, half of Allshoes’ transport fleet consisted of electric

sustainable alternatives? What happens to it as soon as it has

vehicles. As from the beginning of 2022, employees can only

lost its packaging function? Asking these questions led to

Water-based ink – This ink contains less hazardous

choose an electric vehicle. By the beginning of 2024, all

various action points with the focus on the reduction of the

substances than conventional ink and is therefore better for

diesel or petrol vehicles will be completely phased out and

use of materials and, where possible, using environmentally

the health of people and the environment. At this time, more

we will be driving only on electricity.

friendly and recycled materials.

than 65% of our footwear manufacturers use water-based ink

No more plastics

Allshoes transport fleet

footwear boxes must be printed with water-based ink.

Our goal is to eliminate the use of plastic packaging

2019

2021

Diesel

Petrol

Hybrid

Electric

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when printing their footwear boxes. By the end of 2022, all

materials. Where the use of plastic is absolutely necessary,

Reducing input – Although replacing traditional materials

we look to see whether we can reduce the quantity or

with more environmentally friendly alternatives is a step in

replace it with recycled plastic. For example, in 2020 we

the right direction, the most sustainable choice continues to

stopped using plastic tape and we now use paper tape to

be a reduction in the material itself. Reducing the print,

seal our shipments. The use of plastic wrapping film has also

making the box smaller or possibly even eliminating the

been halved since then.

footwear box are options that we are studying at this time.

Outer boxes

The boxes delivered to us by our suppliers are reused when shipping packages to our customers. In this way, we reduce the use of materials and we prevent waste.

Waste

Circularity is based on a world without waste where materials and raw materials are reused as much as possible. We aim to eliminate waste in our own operations. By this we mean that no waste goes to the tip. Rather, it is recycled or, better yet, prevented in the first place. Are we there yet? No, not yet. We did map the waste streams in our warehouse in 2018. Since that time, the type and amount of waste is registered monthly. Although several changes have been implemented (read the chapter on packaging, page 51), in 2022 there will be a greater focus on the effective management and reduction of these waste streams.

Waste Allshoes warehouse (metric tonne)

Allshoes supports suppliers in reducing and recycling their waste streams.

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2018

2021

Residual waste

7.27

5.31

Recycled

4.50

6.56

Total volume

11.77

11.87

% Recycled

38%

55%

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No waste AMF, the producer of a large number of Redbrick models, recycles its own production waste. The residual material that arises during the production process is collected and reused in the production of new footwear soles. No material is lost.

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Close the loop With the optimum use of raw materials, waste streams must be converted into raw material flows. In our case, this means that materials from discarded footwear are converted into raw materials again.

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Circularity Even though our footwear has a long service life, there comes a time when they need to be replaced and it will be necessary to purchase a new pair. This does not mean that the materials in this footwear need to be new as well. On the contrary. By collecting and recycling used footwear, we want to manufacture more new safety footwear. In this way, we prevent raw materials from becoming exhausted and we make a positive impact on people and the

Circular Footwear Alliance

The Circular Footwear Alliance (CFA) was established in 2020. This alliance is a unique collaboration between Allshoes and other parties with the larger goal: creating a sustainable future and a circular system for safety footwear. By collecting used safety footwear and dismantling and

Intersafe is always looking for long-term sustainable solutions.

recycling this footwear, the CFA ensures that as many raw materials as possible are recovered. By placing CFA boxes at locations where many people who wear safety footwear come, it is easy for old footwear to be handed in. At this time, there are 130 collection locations in all of the Netherlands.

Gert-Jan van Spanje C AT E G O R Y M A N A G E R AT I N T E R S A F E

Each box is delivered with a total service: as soon as it is full, the collected footwear is picked up. In 2021, we picked up 4200 pairs of shoes. We hope to achieve our goal of recycling 2 million safety shoes annually in this way within a few years.

environment. Fully circular safety footwear does not exist at this time. But we are working hard on it. It is our goal to have

Sharing knowledge and resources has the highest priority

a fully circular product range by 2025. You can read more

within the alliance. We are working hard to draw more

about the requirements for a circular product on page 21.

attention to the CFA, expand our network of partners, collect

Ambitious? Absolutely!

footwear and find new solutions for the reuse of materials. “ Circularity and the reuse of raw materials are important pillars for us. Each step that we do better today when compared to yesterday contributes to a better future for us and for the generations that will follow. In accordance new Other uses, such as insulation

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with Friedrich Nietzsche’s motto ‘The doer alone learneth’, Intersafe has joined the initiative of the Circular Footwear Alliance.”

Circular Space This dismantling line makes it possible to dismantle safety footwear and then to separate and sort the materials

Chemelot Innovation and Learning Labs In 2021, the CFA, and therefore Allshoes, joined forces with Chemelot Innovation and Learning Labs (CHILL). A Circular Space exists in this lab: a learning and working environment concerned with the sustainability and recycling theme.

The Circular Space has all kinds of equipment to return used materials to production chains including a complete dismantling line. This dismantling line makes it possible to dismantle safety footwear and then to separate and sort the materials. We have already found the next application for much of the raw materials recovered. Metal safety noses are melted down into another metal and material from uppers is reworked into

CHILL links education and the business sector to learn from each other professionally and to

insulation material. At this time, it is not yet possible to use materials from used safety

innovate together. Together with students at Maastricht University and operators from

footwear to produce new safety footwear. However, the collaboration between CHILL and

CHILL, we are researching how we can best separate mono-materials and put them back on

the CFA means that the time at which this can be done is getting closer. And therefore our

the market at a level that is of the highest possible quality.

aim to have a fully circular product range with an as small as possible footprint as well.

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Supporting people Our sustainability targets go beyond the products we sell. We aim for our activities to have a positive impact on our stakeholders too. Whether it concerns our own employees or the employees of our suppliers, our customers or the community, we are committed to the safety and wellbeing of the people around us.

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Working conditions Success begins with the people with whom you work. The knowledge and efforts of our people ensure we can provide products with which thousands of people can work safely and comfortably. This is why the well-being of our own employees as well as the people in our production chain are very important to us. We are continuously in dialogue with our employees, suppliers and partners to ensure working conditions are good and that they stay good.

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Our parent organisation Bunzl regularly performs a risk assessment where the procurement countries of subsidiaries are assessed for social risks such as modern slavery and bribery risks. On the basis of this assessment, procurement countries are ranked by risk level. Suppliers located in a country with a high-risk level may be audited. None of Allshoes suppliers were located in a high-risk country in 2021. Our supplier base consists of nine footwear manufacturers spread among seven countries. Eight of those are located in Europe. We prefer to source our products as locally as possible. This offers advantages for the environment since short transport distances partially prevent CO2 emissions. There are also fewer social risks because these suppliers must meet the strict European legislation and regulations related to safety and working conditions.

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We have established a strong relationship with many of our suppliers. The good mutual relationship means that we together decide on the working method within the factories.

Canada

9 1

Principles of the Ethical Trading Initiative

Employment is freely chosen.

2 Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining are respected. 3

Working conditions are safe and hygienic.

4 Child labour shall not be used. 5 Living wages are paid. 6 Working hours are not excessive. 7 No discrimination is practiced.

Before we enter into a business relationship, suppliers must commit to our standards and abide by them.

Regular employment is provided.

We expect the working conditions of the employees of our suppliers to at least meet the local legal

No harsh or inhumane treatment is allowed.

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requirements as well as the applicable international requirements such as those of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI).

A transparent supply chain In addition to our suppliers, there are many other parties involved in making our products. For example, the tanneries, plastic manufacturers or factories of product parts. Allshoes is only a link in a greater whole, which means that all of these parties together determine the success of our business and our products. This means that the people working at the beginning of the supply chain are just as important as our own employees. It is therefore essential to treat these people with respect and to offer them a healthy and safe working environment. In order to be able to determine whether working conditions are good at the parties that are further down the supply chain, the parties involved must first be identified.

Tier = A designation used to indicate the different levels of suppliers.

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Transparency Pledge We do this step-by-step. At this time, our tier 115 suppliers and a part of our tier 2 suppliers have been identified. Each year, we identify an extra tier up to and including tier 5. This should lead to a transparent supply chain by 2025. As soon as the parties have been identified, we can

work together with our partners to improve the conditions in the supply chain.

The Transparency Pledge is a global initiative drawn up by trade unions and human rights organisations. The initiative was developed to promote transparency within the clothing and footwear industry. As a signatory of the Transparency Pledge, we are required to make our production locations public. At first this will only concern our direct suppliers, but in the next few year more tiers15 will be added. As soon as we know who the parties are that make an indirect contribution to our products, they are requested to commit to our Supplier Code of Conduct.

Well-being of Allshoes employees It is with good reason that team spirit is one of the three core values of Allshoes. Our people are the success of the organisation. It is therefore very important to us that our employees feel good and do their work with great pleasure. This is why we focus on personal development. We also always celebrate successes.

Training and personal development

on these sessions during the coming year by offering a number of targeted training courses that delve into present-day challenges (in the area of people and the environment), sustainable solutions and terminologies.

Diversity and inclusion

Every employee must be able to be themselves and be given equal opportunities, regardless of religion, philosophical beliefs, political affinity, race, gender, nationality, sexual orientation or marital status. Our policy is given in our Equality

and Diversity Policy that has been drawn up by Bunzl. In 2021, our parent company also distributed a broad survey on diversity

It is important to us that our employees can continue to

and inclusion (D&I). A Bunzl D&I steering committee was set

develop. We realise this by stimulating people to follow

up, consisting of employees from various Bunzl companies.

relevant training or studies and by allowing them to express

They apply themselves to promoting diversity and inclusivity

their ambitions. Employees may participate in the training

within the organisations.

offered via the Bunzl Academy, the training platform of our parent organisation Bunzl, and the online platform

It is important to Allshoes that the awareness of employees in

GoodHabitz.

the area of diversity and inclusion is at a high level. In 2021, five

In 2021, Allshoes organised several basic courses in which

on diversity and inclusivity. Two colleagues within Allshoes also

‘sustainability’ was specifically discussed. We plan to expand

followed the ‘Female leadership’ workshop.

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Employees get 3 days off that can be used for voluntary work.

of our new employees attended a lecture organised by Bunzl

Volunteer work We find it important to offer our employees the opportunity to work actively for the environment and society outside the world of safety footwear. For this reason, Allshoes employees are given three extra days off annually for volunteer work.

Support for the community Every year we select a few organisations to support. In 2021 we donated around 500 pairs of safety shoes to the homeless through organisations such as the Salvation Army and HVO-Querido. A large number of footwear items were also donated to the warehouse employees of the Food Bank. Allshoes employees arranged for the elderly at the assisted-living complex Kastanjehof (Cordaan) to receive a small Christmas gift.

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What a wonderful donation from our neighbour, Allshoes: a pallet with more than 100 pairs of safety shoes in different sizes. Michel Sanders M A N A G E R O P E R AT I O N S , L O G I S T I C S A N D F I N A N C E AT F O O D B A N K A M S T E R D A M

The volunteers in the

warehouses of different Food

Banks in the Netherlands were very happy with the donation.

Driving change A T

A L L S H O E S

A sustainable future requires new innovations and a common approach. We are continuously looking for opportunities to not only improve our own business operations, but also to be a driving factor in the sustainability of our industry. By focusing on permanent, sustainable and positive change, we aim to secure the well-being of future generations.

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Extended producer responsibility Allshoes is one of the proponents of an extended producer responsibility (EPR) for safety footwear. With an EPR, manufacturers and brand owners of safety footwear are responsible for the collection, recycling, reuse and waste phase of the products that they place on the market. An EPR must result in more reuse, less waste and less pollution. Together with our CFA partners, we are an initiator of a voluntary EPR for the safety footwear industry. It is fairly unique for a brand to hold itself responsible for the waste that it produces. With the Circular Footwear Alliance, we have been busy for quite some time organising a circular system for safety footwear. The EPR helps to professionalise, formalise and accelerate the transition to a circular economy. We hope to be able to launch the EPR mid-2023.

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Smart Safety Shoe In collaboration with the University of Technology (TU) in Delft, in 2021 we began developing the safety shoe of the future: the Smart Safety Shoe. This footwear analyses the posture of the wearers and signals when they assume the wrong posture. When this information is passed onto the wearers, they can adjust their posture or better design their working environment. This can prevent injuries and physical complaints. Students who have specialised in artificial intelligence are participating in this research. They study how the data about the posture of the user can be obtained using sensors in the footwear.

Shoe as a service Payment for a service rather than owning a

that the footwear will return to us after being

product: lease models. These are growing in

used. We are creating a continuous flow of

popularity for a large variety of products. We

materials that, after recycling, can be used

were curious as to whether this business

again in the production of new footwear.

model would work for safety footwear as

There are just a few parties in Europe who recycle footwear on a serious scale. Allshoes is breaking new ground in this area.

well and began a study in 2021. From an environmental point of view, providing such a service is very interesting. Since we remain the owner of the footwear, we are certain

Frans Tilstra

BUSINESS DEVELOPER AT M V O N E D E R L A N D

Partner in the Frontrunners Network of MVO Nederland Allshoes has been a partner in the Frontrunner’s Network of MVO Nederland since October 2021. As a frontrunner, Allshoes joins the most ambitious and driven entrepreneurs in the new economy. Through this network, we work together with other entrepreneurs to accelerate the transition to a new (circular) economy.

“ Footwear has been collected and sorted for quite a while already, after which they are given a second life as second-hand footwear in the best-case scenario. They often go abroad. Your guess as to what happens to them after that is pure conjecture. Literally. Because no one knows exactly. There are just a few parties in Europe who recycle footwear on a serious scale. Allshoes is breaking new

ground in this area. For many components of the safety footwear, Allshoes already uses very significant percentages of recycled content. In addition, the company is working hard on its ambition to collect safety footwear thus making its own value supply chain circular, which is important. What I appreciate the most is the readiness of Allshoes to work together with companies in the same line of business and to share knowledge through the Circular Footwear Alliance. This is how Allshoes helps the entire business towards a sustainable future.”

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Transparent marketing and communication Renée Donker

M A R K E T I N G & C O M M U N I C AT I O N S M A N A G E R AT A L L S H O E S

Up until now, we have not communicated much about our plans in the area of sustainability. This was deliberate. Honesty and providing the right information is very important to us. We wanted to be sure of the facts first. The publication of this report is a first step for us. From now on, we will communicate more and more often about our sustainability strategy and the results we have achieved.

In doing so, we focus on quantifiable sustainability. Since we have made our impact measurable, we can support our communication with hard data. Our accountability is up to par and we can be transparent in including our stakeholders in our story. This does not mean that we know everything. Sustainable developments follow one another at a rapid pace and new scientific research ensures that we are able to better understand the interaction between human activities and processes. We, too, learn and grow on a daily basis. So challenge us and ask your questions. We will be happy to tell you about our working method and motives. And if we do not have the answers, allow us to look for the solution together. After all, are we not all on the same team?

If you have questions or comments about this report, we would love to hear from you! Email your question to sustainability@allshoes.eu

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Team Earth?

Standards and policies At Allshoes, we work according to codes of conduct that are based on internationally recognised standards and conventions. Bunzl has bundled these codes of conduct in a Code of Conduct and a Supplier Code of Conduct. They contain our expectations in relation to our employees, suppliers and other involved parties based on a respectful treatment of people and the environment. Each new supplier is required to meet this Supplier Code of Conduct. Suppliers are also monitored for their compliance with the requirements in the area of people and the environment through audits.

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policies Our

• Code of Conduct

• Supplier Code of Conduct • Environment policy • Equity and diversity policy • Ethical sourcing policy • Health and safety policy • Speak up policy • Anti-bribery and corruption policy • GDPR policy

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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.

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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.

Transparent communication and responsible marketing

CO2 reduction

and other stakeholders as honestly,

Strategy 1: Better materials and design.

Informing customers, suppliers, employees

Strategy 3: Close the loop.

Pag. 54-56

Strategy 4: Supporting people.

Strategy 2: Sustainable operations.

Pag. 51

Waste and recycling

Sustainable assortment

Strategy 2: Sustainable operations.

environmentally friendly materials and

Pag. 51, 52 & 54

production technologies).

Pag. 27-39

Innovation

Having an innovative and updated range of

Product quality

products and stimulating innovation through joint

Providing safe, high-quality

ventures and the transfer of knowledge.

products with a long service life.

Pag. 34

Strategy 5: Driving change.

Pag. 58-62

Environmental management of the supply chain

Collaborating with suppliers to reduce the

Reducing waste and stimulating recycling.

Offering sustainable products (by using

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Allshoes employees.

packaging material.

applying systems thinking.

Strategy 1: Better materials and design.

Ensuring a healthy and safe workplace for

material and, where possible, reducing

renewable forms of energy and

Strategy 1: Better materials and design.

Working conditions at Allshoes

Using environmentally friendly packaging

by closing material cycles, using

Pag. 40-45

Pag. 67

Sustainable packaging

Contributing to a circular economy

and taking measures to reduce them. Strategy 2: Sustainable operations.

transparently and fully as possible. Strategy 5: Driving change.

Circularity

Making CO2 emissions transparent

Pag. 64-66

environmental impact in the supply chain. Strategy 2: Sustainable operations.

Pag. 40-45

Materiality matrix 3 1 9

Importance to stakeholders

12 15 16

19 21

Importance to Allshoes

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4 8

Circularity

Sustainable assortment

Product quality

4 Transparent communication and responsible marketing 5

Sustainable packaging

Waste & recycling

Innovation

CO2 reduction

Working conditions at Allshoes

Environmental management of the supply chain

Digitization

Diversity & inclusion

Transparent supply chain

Learning & development

Efficiency and operational excellence

Working conditions in the supply chain

Energy management

Relationship management

Financial growth

Risk management

Supporting social initiatives

Water management

Purchasing strategy

Appendix 1: Notes on employees Number of employees in 2021 – distribution on the basis of gender Male

Female

Number of employees in 2021 – distribution on the basis of age 0-30 years of age

34.3%

30-50 years of age

54.4%

>50 years of age

11.4%

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Appendix 2: GRI Index GRI Standard

Relevant page

Page

General disclosures

GRI Standard

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Page

102-23 Policy commitments

Standards and policies

68-69 68-69

102-1 Organizational details

About Allshoes Safety Footwear

10-16

102-24 Embedding policy commitments

Standards and policies

102-2 Entities included in the organization’s sustainability reporting

About Allshoes Safety Footwear

10-16

102-25 P rocesses to remediate negative impacts

102-3 Reporting period, frequency and contact point

About this report

102-4 Restatements of information

N/A: Concerns Allshoes first sustainability report so no information needs to be revised.

CO2 reduction – the challenge/Allshoes & CO2 reduction Circularity – the challenge/Allshoes & circularity Social responsibility – the challenge/Allshoes & socially responsible trade Speak-up policy Appendix 1: Our way of reporting Appendix 1: Our way of reporting

102-5 External assurance

Our way of reporting

102-6 Activities, value chain and other business relationships

About Allshoes Safety Footwear

102-7 Employees

Appendix 1: Notes on employees

102-9 Governance structure and composition

Governance structure

102-13 D elegation of responsibility for managing impacts

Governance structure

102-22 S tatement on sustainable development strategy

Message from the Managing Director

6-7

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70 10-16

102-29 A pproach to stakeholder engagement

21 22

Materials 103 Management approach

Better materials & design

301-1 Materials used by weight or volume

Weight of materials used for the production of Allshoes safety footwear in 2021: Non-renewable materials – 743.7 metric tonnes Renewable materials – 377.3 metric tonnes

27-39

GRI Standard

Relevant page

Page

Energy

Relevant page

Page

Emissions

103 Management approach

Energy

302-1 Energy consumption within the organization

Total fuel consumption within the organisation from non-renewable sources in joules in 2021: 398,353 MJ Total fuel consumption within the organisation from renewable sources in joules in 2021: 82,609 MJ Electricity consumption in joules in 2021: 265,708 MJ Heating consumption in joules in 2021: 382,470 MJ Total energy consumption in joules in 2021: 1,129,141 MJ Sources used for conversion: Gasoline > MJ Diesel > MJ kWh > MJ

302-2 Energy consumption outside of the organization

Energy consumption outside of the organisation in joules for 2021: 4,260,280 MJ Sources used for conversion: Gasoline > MJ Diesel > MJ kWh > MJ

302-3 Energy intensity

Energy at Allshoes Energy suppliers

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GRI Standard

46-47

103 Management approach

Reduction of CO2 emissions

305-1 Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions

On our way to being a climate neutral organisation The report has been drawn up in accordance with the standards of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. In connection with the availability of data, 2018 has been selected as the base year for the reduction goal for scopes 1 and 2.

305-2 E nergy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions

305-3 O ther indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissions

Improving together The report has been drawn up in accordance with the standards of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. In connection with the availability of data, 2020 has been selected as the base year for the reduction goal for scope 3.

305-4 GHG emissions intensity

Improving together Energy at suppliers

44 47

46-47

GRI Standard

Relevant page

Page

305-5 Reduction of GHG emissions

On our way to being a climate neutral organisation Improving together The report has been drawn up in accordance with the standards of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.

43 44

103 Management approach

Waste

306-2 Management of significant waste related impacts

Allshoes CFA

306-3 Waste generated

Waste – Table: Waste Volume warehouse

Waste

52-55 52

Supplier environmental assessment 103 Management approach 308-1 New suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria

Standards and policies Allshoes supplier Code of Conduct

68-69

GRI Standard

103 Management approach

Training and personal development

404-2 Programs for upgrading employee skills and transition assistance programs

Training and personal development

103 Management approach

Diversity and inclusion Equity and diversity policy

405-1 D iversity of governance bodies and employees

Appendix 1: Notes on employees

Diversity and equal opportunity

Child labor

Working conditions

401-2 Benefits provided to full-time employees that are not provided to temporary or part-time employees

N/A: The same fringe benefits apply to both full-time and part-time employees. More information about the terms and conditions of employment can be found in: Allshoes Safety Footwear’s People Manual

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Standards and policies The nine principles of the Ethical Trading Initiative

68-69 60

Standards and policies The nine principles of the Ethical Trading Initiative

68-69 60

Working conditions A transparent supply chain

58-60 61

Forced or compulsory labor 103 Management approach

Employment 103 Management approach

Page

Training and education

103 Management approach

Relevant page

58-62

Human Rights Assessment 103 Management approach

GRI Standard

Relevant page

Page

103 Management approach

Standards and policies Supplier Code of Conduct Working conditions

68 58-61

414-1 New suppliers that were screened using social criteria

In 2021, Allshoes supplier base was expanded with one supplier. This supplier was asked to commit to Allshoes Supplier Code of Conduct (in which correct interaction with the environment is described). Since the suppliers are not located in a high-risk country, no auditing was carried out.

Supplier Social Assessment

Customer health & safety 103 Management approach

Product quality

416-1 Assessment of the health and safety impacts of product and service categories

In 2021, no products were recalled in connection with quality/safety adjustments

416-2 Incidents of non-compliance concerning the health and safety impacts of products and services

In 2021, no products were recalled in connection with quality/safety adjustments

Marketing and labeling 103 Management approach

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Transparent marketing and communication

Allshoes Safety Footwear sustainability@allshoes.eu +31 (0)20 225 01 30