First introduced in 2018, the Standards have been progressively expanded to support the group’s environmental ambitions. The latest version marks a transition beyond previously set 2025 targets, establishing a more operational and forward-looking approach as Kering enters a new phase of its sustainability strategy.
The company said the updated framework strengthens the link between strategic goals and day-to-day execution, aligning more closely with targets such as increasing the use of regenerative materials in ready-to-wear by 2035 and embedding the Environmental Profit & Loss (EP&L) methodology into decision-making. The Standards are designed to translate sourcing and manufacturing choices into measurable reductions in environmental impact, including greenhouse gas emissions, water use and land use.
Kering added that the revised framework will be applied more consistently across all activities, including Kering Eyewear, with the aim of ensuring greater coherence across its value chain.
As previously covered during its recent strategy update, sustainability is positioned as a core performance driver, with adherence to the Standards forming part of how the group measures progress. This does, however, mean that the group’s brands are expected to cut their use of leather by around 30% by 2028.
The Standards continue to be published in an open-source format, reflecting Kering’s stated aim to encourage wider industry adoption and collaboration on sustainable practices.
