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Commitments & Policies

Our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESGs) priorities guide the commitments and policies we uphold.

 

ZIMMERMANN is committed to making a positive impact on society and the environment. We recognize that our success is intertwined with the wellbeing of our employees, customers and the planet. Our policies outline the core principles and commitments as part of our day-to-day strategic and operational activities. To reflect this commitment, we have implemented ten strategic priorities that guide our sustainability strategy. These encompass responsible sourcing, protecting the environment, being a diverse and inclusive business and promoting wellbeing.

 
 

Our Ten Strategic Priorities

Aligned with ESGs Commitments and Policies.

 

Our strategic pillars are organised into four sections, with a focus on people, planet, and governance, aligned with our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments and policies.

ESG Commitments & Policies focusing on the people pillar

People Pillar

Focusing on promoting diversity, inclusion, product safety, and workplace wellbeing to create a supportive and secure environment for all.

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ESG Commitments & Policies focusing on the planet pillar

Planet Pillar

By prioritising natural resource conservation, GHG emissions reduction, and combating plastic and chemical pollution, the aim is to protect the planet.

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ESG Commitments & Policies focusing on the governance pillar

Governance Pillar

A commitment to business ethics that ensures transparency, accountability, and responsible practices across all operations.

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ESG Commitments & Policies focusing on the people & planet pillar

People and Planet Pillar

The commitment to traceability, transparency, and responsible sourcing that ensures ethical practices and sustainability throughout the supply chain.

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Core Sustainability Commitments

THE TEN PRINCIPLES

 

ZIMMERMANN is a member of the UN Global Compact and is committed to the Ten Principles whilst supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

 
 

Human Rights Policy

 
Zimmermann's Human Rights Strategy & Action Plan

Human Rights Strategy

ZIMMERMANN's Human Rights Working Group is responsible for the ongoing Human Rights Due Diligence process. The group was established in November 2023 to revise ZIMMERMANN's salient human rights impacts, develop action plans to address potential or actual impacts, and set targets to monitor progress.

Our Human Rights Policy details our commitments and Salient Human Rights Impacts.

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Supporting the Sustainable Development Goals

Explore how our initiatives align with global sustainability priorities.

 

Our current projects and initiatives support the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our Sustainability Reports provide further information on how projects support the SDGs.

 
 

Science Based Targets (SBTs) & Environmental, Social and Governance Targets (ESG)

Explore our future-focused SBT and ESG goals.

 
Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)

Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)

Near-term and Long-term targets

In 2021, ZIMMERMANN submitted and published its near-term Science Based Targets (SBTs) for GHG emissions reduction, while its long-term SBTs were validated in 2024.

Near-term target:

ZIMMERMANN commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by FY2030 from a FY2020 base year within the same timeframe. ZiIMMERMANN also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, and upstream transportation and distribution 30%.

Long-term target:

ZIMMERMANN commits to reduce 90% absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by FY2050 from a FY2020 base year. ZIMMERMANN also commits to reduce 90% absolute scope 3 GHG emissions within the same timeframe.

Overall Net-Zero Target:

ZIMMERMANN commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by FY2050.

ESG Targets

Environmental, Social and Governance Targets (ESG)

Commitment to Sustainability

Achieve traceability from Tier 4 (at least country-level) through each processing stage for 100% of key natural fibres used in main materials by 2025. Key natural fibres are linen, cotton, silk and wool when they account for 50% or more of the product composition;

Implementing 50% renewable energy by 2025 and 100% by 2030 within our own operations;

Sourcing 80% of cotton as more sustainable cotton by 2025. More sustainable cotton includes Better Cotton, Organic Cotton, Fairtrade, Regenerative and Recycled Cotton;

Transitioning 25% of key materials to lower climate impact sources by 2025, prioritising recycled fibres obtained from textile recycling and other materials where their lifecycle has shown social and environmental benefits (e.g., lower lifecycle emissions). Our material choices in relation to this target are data-driven and take into account all known impacts associated with the lifecycle of the material;

Supporting zero deforestation and sustainable forest management by 2025. To achieve this goal, we are committed to sourcing only FSC-certified cellulose-based materials and supporting deforestation-free leather supply chains;

Eliminating problematic or unnecessary plastics in B2C packaging by 2025, and B2B by 2030 and ensuring that at least half of all plastic packaging is 100% recycled content, by 2025 for B2C and by 2030 for B2B.

For information on our progress toward these targets, please consult our Sustainability Reports linked below.

 
 

Sustainability Reports & Modern Slavery Statements

ANNUAL REVIEW OF PROGRESS TOWARDS TARGETS.

 

All of the sustainability reports and modern slavery statements published by ZIMMERMANN can be found below:

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