THE STEPS
Gruppo Florence with its current five companies in the Italian fashion chain – Giuntini, Ciemmeci Fashion, Melys, Manifatture Cesari, Emmegi – produces clothing for the main ones international luxury brands and it directly relates to them, the last link in an upstream supply chain that it is called upon to oversee also in the growth process.
Membership of the Commitment 4SUSTAINABILITY®, is outlined in this sense as the ideal choice for the transition to a concretely sustainable business model.
THE STEPS
4SUSTAINABILITY a path that certifies excellence
4SUSTAINABILITY is the trademark of Process Factory which guarantees the authenticity of the path of companies in the fashion supply chain towards sustainability.
The implementation of each roadmap initiative is verified and measured annually on the basis of a structured protocol of activities, in the following sectors:
1. MATERIALS
conversion to the use of lower impact materials for sustainable production
2. RECYCLE
development of reuse, recycling and sustainable design practices
3. CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT
elimination of toxic and harmful chemicals from production cycles
4.TRACE
process traceability and supply chain monitoring
5. PLANET
conscious use of resources to reduce the environmental impact
6. PEOPLE
growth of organizational well-being
The multi-year project provides for the formation of Sustainability Social Responsibility and Compliance team of Gruppo Florence, on the key issues of sustainability in the fashion world, the methodology 4sustainability and its six implementation pillars, involving all business functions interested: Purchasing, Operations, Product Development, Human Resources.
The initiatives common to all the companies of the group concern the engagement of upstream supply chains on the various issues of sustainability, the reduction of environmental impact in terms of reducing water and energy consumption and CO2 emissions into the atmosphere, the creation of a harmonic system of chemical management for the elimination of toxic and harmful chemicals from the production cycles, the growth of skills and organizational well-being with particular focus on the person.
