Down to earth

Balenciaga acknowledges fashion’s role in depleting and reshaping our natural surroundings. We believe that brands are now tasked with finding ways to lower impact and introduce innovative new ways of creating so that we can give back and keep the planet livable. This is what drives Balenciaga teams to act.
ACTION SPEAKS LOUDER THAN WORDS

We are committed to concrete actions with quantified objectives about our sustainability journey. Our communication is backed by figures, progress reports, and key performance indicators that we periodically review with the Kering Group and with external partners who help us drive our decisions, actions and next steps.
HIGHLIGHTS
  • LUNAFORM™
    Balenciaga introduces LUNAFORM™️ biomaterial during its Summer 24 Show.
  • NATIONAL CHILDREN’S ALLIANCE
    Balenciaga and the Kering Foundation are partnering with National Children’s Alliance (NCA) to help children heal from trauma.
  • REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE EXPERIENCE
    Balenciaga launches the Regenerative Agriculture Experience to raise awareness about regenerative agriculture.
  • e-DNA
    Balenciaga is investing in eDNA, an innovative technology developed to measure and monitor biodiversity.
  • LAND TO MARKET™ WOOL
    Balenciaga introduced a quality of wool certified to the LAND TO MARKET™ standard for regenerative agriculture, starting from Winter 23 collection and production.
  • OUTRIGHT INTERNATIONAL
    Balenciaga renews partnership with Outright International.
  • CITY
    2024’s LE CITY IN METAL OR CHROME-FREE ARENA LEATHER
THREE STRATEGIC PILLARS

Impact

Aware of the challenges linked to sustainability, we act to reduce the environmental impact of our activity while pursuing progress within fundamentally important social issues.

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Products

For several years, we have committed to reducing our footprint within the design and production processes of our collections, as well as packaging, for example by introducing more responsible, recycled, and upcycled materials in lieu of others.

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System Change

We aim to fuel positive change across our entire value chain and beyond. By implementing innovative and more responsible techniques and materials without compromising creativity, we also educate our audience on the possibilities of more sustainable practices in luxury.

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KEY COMMITMENTS
  • Climate
    We are committed to delivering net-zero emissions by 2050, in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement and in accordance with our SBTi commitment.
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  • Climate
    In 2023, we have committed to reduce our absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2035, on a 2021 baseline. This new target covers scopes 1, 2 and 3 of the greenhouse gas protocol.
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  • Raw materials
    We aim to be 100% aligned to the Kering Standards for Sustainable Production by 2025.
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  • Supply chain practices
    On top of our commitment to achieve full traceability in our raw materials by 2025, we work to ensure our supply chains strive for the highest social and environmental standards.
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  • Innovation
    We focus on innovation that drives transformation within complex supply chains. If we want to tackle our environmental issues, we need disruptive change.
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  • Supporting Refugees
    We partner with multiple assistance programs which focus on the refugee crisis, an issue that is close to the hearts of the Balenciaga family.
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  • 40% reduction of our EP&L intensity throughout our supply chain is our 2025 objective

  • 40% reduction of our absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2035, on a 2021 baseline

  • 100% traceability of our key raw materials in our products is our 2025 objective

  • 100% alignment to the Kering Standards for Sustainable Production is our 2025 objective

  • 100% achievement of LEED-certification for our new or heavily renovated flagship and freestanding stores eligible for certification every year, with at least a gold ranking is our objective

  • 100% renewable electricity in our offices and stores worldwide each year starting from 2022 through the purchase of Renewable Energy Certificates Energy Attribute Certificates (EAC) for all eligible Balenciaga sites

  • 60% of our total raw materials volumes were aligned with Kering standards in 2022

  • 1286 audits for Balenciaga were executed by Kering in 2022

  • 0% of our products have used fur since 2017

  • 0% of our products have used exotic skins since 2019

  • 0% of our obsolete products and raw materials used for our products have been destroyed since 2020

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