Puma is one of the few companies to achieve an “A” rating in CDP’s 2023 Climate Change questionnaire. Puma has accomplished this feat for the second consecutive year, with Anne Lauree Descours, its Chief Sourcing Officer, emphasizing that reducing the brand’s CO2 emissions remains a top priority throughout the supply chain and internal operations.
“Being recognized on the CDP ‘A List’ is a significant acknowledgment of our efforts, but we remain committed to intensifying our decarbonization objectives,” Descours stated.
In a press release, Puma articulated its goal of reducing CO2 emissions in its raw-materials sourcing, fabric and product manufacturing, logistics, energy consumption in warehouses, stores, offices and corporate vehicle fleet.
Lindita Xhaferi-Salihu, Sector Engagement Lead with UN Climate Change, highlighted the importance of transparency in climate action, emphasizing that disclosing data to CDP is a foundational requirement for signatories of the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action.
“We commend Puma for securing a spot on CDP’s A-List for the second consecutive year and appreciate the company’s ongoing leadership in this realm,” Xhaferi-Salihu remarked.
Operate on renewable energy
In 2023, Puma’s Tier 1 Suppliers, responsible for finished goods, increased their use of renewable energy to 23.1 percent, while renewable energy adoption among Puma’s Tier 2 Suppliers, involved in material production, rose to 21.7 percent. Puma ensures that 100 percent of its own entities operate on renewable energy, as attested by its renewable energy attribute certificates.
Puma has significantly reduced its reliance on air shipping, with only 0.3 percent of products shipped by air last year, opting for low-emissions shipping methods in partnership with logistics provider Maersk. Furthermore, Puma’s corporate vehicle fleet now comprises 35 percent zero- or low-emissions vehicles.
