Yesterday, Salomon unveiled its 2022 Impact Report, which offers a comprehensive overview of the brand’s sustainability efforts. The report is the first of its kind produced by Salomon and examines how the brand conducts its business within the outdoor industry. It includes the company’s long-term sustainability commitments, where it currently stands and outlines how it will reach its goals by implementing change through community involvement and innovation.
Sustainability highlights from 2022 included:
- Salomon had its Science-Based Targets officially approved.
- 80% of Salomon’s tier 1 suppliers have achieved gold level in Salomon’s social audit system (targeting 100% by 2025).
- The launch of a completely renewed MTN ski touring range into a fully eco-designed collection, made with up to 40% more responsible materials.
- Global partnership signed with Protect Our Winters in North America, and Mike Douglas, current Board Chair for POW Canada, became Salomon’s sustainability ambassador.
- Supporting non-profits that help causes for women and minorities to have more access to sports, including Hike Clerb, &Mother, Share Winter, TrailSisters, Colour the Trails, and Shejumps.
- Salomon is a participating company of the Fair Labor Association through Amer Sports and on track for accreditation by 2024.
- Salomon’s Responsible Product Framework was established to drive its product ranges towards circularity. The fall-winter 2022 apparel collection featured 44% of its products with recycled materials, 89% of OEKO-TEX® or Bluesign® fabrics.
For 2023, Salomon’s sustainability focus areas include:
- Committing to new sustainability goals and a roadmap 2030 through its new ‘Change our Tomorrow’ program.
- Reinforcing internal culture, commitment, and shared knowledge.
- Deepening links and collaboration with communities, especially with Salomon athletes.
- Amplifying transparency through open dialogue with stakeholders.
- Quantifying and strengthening social and environmental performance through processes and science-based tools.
- Consolidating their climate strategy
- Developing a circularity approach with new principles and new business models and scaling up circular products.
Read Salomon’s 2022 Impact Report
