Kering Updates Biodiversity Strategy, Reinforces Deforestation-Free Sourcing

Kering, a global luxury group, has published the second edition of its biodiversity strategy, reinforcing its commitment to deforestation and conversion-free sourcing across its operations and supply chain. The updated strategy reaffirms the company's goal to achieve a net positive impact on biodiversity by 2025.

The strategy expansion includes a new chapter dedicated to Kering's policy on sourcing free from deforestation and conversion. This policy extends beyond simply deforestation, covering all natural ecosystems. The aim is to regenerate and protect an area approximately six times the group's total land footprint.

In line with its sustainability efforts, Kering has also signed the "Deforestation-Free Call to Action for Leather" initiative, a collaborative effort by Textile Exchange and the Leather Working Group. This action calls on brands and retailers to commit to sourcing bovine leather from deforestation-free supply chains by 2030 or sooner.

Kering's own commitment to deforestation and conversion-free sourcing is set to be met by 2025, preceding the industry-wide target. The company emphasizes sharing best practices and supporting other entities in their sustainability journeys, particularly within the complex leather supply chains where widespread cooperation is needed to protect wildlife habitats, carbon stocks, and human rights.