Environmental, Social and Governance Report 2021

Year: 2021
Published: 2022-05-12
Status: Processed

Extracted ESG KPIs

KPIs are organized by ESG aspects.

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
NOx emissions (all owned/directly controlled manufacturing, distribution, office, and retail facilities) kg 4994 50
NOx emissions from diesel kg 3142 50
NOx emissions from gasoline kg 109 50
NOx emissions from natural gas kg 1714 50
NOx emissions from propane kg 29 50
SOx emissions (all owned/directly controlled manufacturing, distribution, office, and retail facilities) kg 46 50
SOx emissions from diesel kg 31 50
SOx emissions from gasoline kg 4 50
SOx emissions from natural gas kg 10 50
SOx emissions from propane kg 0.2 50

Direct (Scope 1) and energy indirect (Scope 2) greenhouse gas emissions (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).

Indicator Unit 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Report Pages
GHG Emissions Less Carbon Offsets MT CO2e 27195 26525 26044 16293 17380 23
GHG emissions attributable to Samsonite from five high-impact Tier 1 manufacturing suppliers MT CO2e 6400 26
Greenhouse gas emissions intensity (all owned/directly controlled manufacturing, distribution, office, and retail facilities) MT CO2e/sq ft 0.0026 50
Gross GHG Emissions MT CO2e 28376 28252 27078 17352 18738 23
Number of countries included in GHG emissions calculation 42 23
Number of facilities included in GHG emissions calculation 1183 23
R-22 refrigerant emissions (all owned/directly controlled manufacturing, distribution, office, and retail facilities) kg 1 50
Reduction in carbon footprint for Gregory Katmai and Kalmia backpacks compared to conventional nylon backpacks percent 28 16
Reduction in gasoline consumption at Hungary manufacturing plant due to electric vehicle leasing % 13 23
Scope 1 GHG Emissions MT CO2e 2522 23
Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions (all owned/directly controlled manufacturing, distribution, office, and retail facilities) MT CO2e 2522 50
Scope 2 GHG Emissions (market-based) MT CO2e 16216 23
Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions (location-based, all owned/directly controlled manufacturing, distribution, office, and retail facilities) MT CO2e 16253 50
Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions (market-based, all owned/directly controlled manufacturing, distribution, office, and retail facilities) MT CO2e 16216 50
Total greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2, all owned/directly controlled manufacturing, distribution, office, and retail facilities) MT CO2e 18738 50
Total reporting footprint emissions (all owned/directly controlled manufacturing, distribution, office, and retail facilities) kg 5041 50

Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
Hazardous waste generated at manufacturing facilities MT 11.5 28
Hazardous waste intensity (owned and operated manufacturing facilities in Oudenaarde (Belgium), Szekszárd (Hungary), Nashik (India), and Cuautitlán Izcalli (Mexico)) kg/sq ft 0.008 50
Reduction in hazardous waste generated at manufacturing facilities compared to 2020 % -27 28
Total hazardous waste (owned and operated manufacturing facilities in Oudenaarde (Belgium), Szekszárd (Hungary), Nashik (India), and Cuautitlán Izcalli (Mexico)) MT 11.5 50

Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).

Indicator Unit 2019 2021 Report Pages
Average recycled polycarbonate in shell per Tumi 19 Degree suitcase kilograms 3 16
Increase in non-hazardous waste generated at manufacturing facilities compared to 2020 % 48 28
Non-hazardous waste generated at manufacturing facilities MT 702.6 28
Non-hazardous waste intensity at owned and operated manufacturing facilities in Oudenaarde (Belgium), Szekszárd (Hungary), Nashik (India), and Cuautitlán Izcalli (Mexico) kg/sq ft 0.47 51
Percentage of company sales from products containing recycled materials (global) % 7 14 14
Percentage of recycled materials in Tumi 19 Degree suitcase range percent 90 16
Plastic used at manufacturing facilities MT 277 29
Recycled PET equivalent to 500ml plastic bottles used in Tumi 19 Degree suitcase materials bottles 28 16
Regrind plastic used in manufacturing process MT 2600 28
Share of total plastic used in manufacturing that is regrind % around 50 28
Total non-hazardous waste at owned and operated manufacturing facilities in Oudenaarde (Belgium), Szekszárd (Hungary), Nashik (India), and Cuautitlán Izcalli (Mexico) MT 702.6 51

Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.

Indicator Unit 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Report Pages
Carbon Offsets From Nashik Tree Plantings MT CO2e 1181 1727 1034 1059 1358 23

Direct and/or indirect energy consumption by type (e.g. electricity, gas or oil) in total (kWh in '000s) and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
Diesel MMBtu 3732 24
Diesel consumption (all owned/directly controlled manufacturing, distribution, office, and retail facilities) liters 109095 52
Diesel intensity (all owned/directly controlled manufacturing, distribution, office, and retail facilities) liters/sq ft 0.015 52
Electricity generated by solar arrays (Belgium and India manufacturing sites combined) GWh 1.7 25
Gasoline MMBtu 2314 24
Gasoline consumption (all owned/directly controlled manufacturing, distribution, office, and retail facilities) liters 76738 52
Gasoline intensity (all owned/directly controlled manufacturing, distribution, office, and retail facilities) liters/sq ft 0.011 52
Grid Purchased Conventional Electricity MMBtu 131293 24
Grid Purchased Green Electricity MMBtu 9649 24
Grid purchased conventional electricity consumption (all owned/directly controlled manufacturing, distribution, office, and retail facilities) MWh 38479 52
Grid purchased conventional electricity intensity (all owned/directly controlled manufacturing, distribution, office, and retail facilities) kWh/sq ft 5 52
Grid purchased green electricity consumption (all owned/directly controlled manufacturing, distribution, office, and retail facilities) MWh 2828 52
Grid purchased green electricity intensity (all owned/directly controlled manufacturing, distribution, office, and retail facilities) kWh/sq ft 0.4 52
Natural Gas MMBtu 38846 24
Natural gas consumption (all owned/directly controlled manufacturing, distribution, office, and retail facilities) MWh 11297 52
Natural gas intensity (all owned/directly controlled manufacturing, distribution, office, and retail facilities) kWh/sq ft 1.6 52
On-site renewable electricity intensity (all owned/directly controlled manufacturing, distribution, office, and retail facilities) kWh/sq ft 0.2 52
On-site renewable electricity produced (all owned/directly controlled manufacturing, distribution, office, and retail facilities) MWh 1761 52
Percentage of Belgium manufacturing plant vehicles replaced with electric models % 83 23
Percentage of electricity use from on-site solar generation % 4.1 25
Percentage of electricity use from purchased green electricity % 6.6 25
Percentage of electricity use from renewable sources % 10.7 25
Percentage of energy from Diesel % 1.9 24
Percentage of energy from Gasoline % 1.3 24
Percentage of energy from Grid Purchased Conventional Electricity % 68.3 24
Percentage of energy from Grid Purchased Green Electricity % 5 24
Percentage of energy from Natural Gas % 20.1 24
Percentage of energy from Propane % 0.2 24
Percentage of energy from Renewable Electricity Produced % 3.1 24
Percentage of total electricity use generated by on-site solar panels (Belgium and India manufacturing sites) % 18 25
Propane MMBtu 455 24
Propane consumption (all owned/directly controlled manufacturing, distribution, office, and retail facilities) liters 18816 52
Propane intensity (all owned/directly controlled manufacturing, distribution, office, and retail facilities) liters/sq ft 0.003 52
Reduction in natural gas consumption at Hungary plant due to solar electric boiler percent 28% 8
Reduction in natural gas consumption at Hungary site due to solar and electric combination % 28 25
Renewable Electricity Produced MMBtu 6009 24
Renewable electricity generated by solar photovoltaic panels on sites in India and Belgium GWh 1.7 8

Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
Increase in water consumption compared with 2020 % 40 29
Reduction in water consumption for Gregory Katmai and Kalmia backpacks compared to conventional nylon backpacks percent 19 16
Total water consumption (owned and operated manufacturing facilities in Oudenaarde (Belgium), Szekszárd (Hungary), Nashik (India), and Cuautitlán Izcalli (Mexico)) 37990 52
Water consumed at manufacturing facilities liters 38000000 29
Water consumption intensity (owned and operated manufacturing facilities in Oudenaarde (Belgium), Szekszárd (Hungary), Nashik (India), and Cuautitlán Izcalli (Mexico)) m³/sq ft 0.026 52

Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
Forecasted percentage reduction in electricity consumption at Belgium manufacturing facility due to LED retrofits % 9 24
Forecasted reduction in electricity consumption at Belgium manufacturing facility due to LED retrofits MWh 454 24
Reduction in energy use for Gregory Katmai and Kalmia backpacks compared to conventional nylon backpacks percent 22 16
Solar array total area (Belgium and India manufacturing sites combined) square meters 21900 25

Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
Cardboard packaging material used for finished products (all owned and operated manufacturing facilities in Oudenaarde (Belgium), Szekszárd (Hungary), Nashik (India), and Cuautitlán Izcalli (Mexico)) MT 3543 53
Cardboard used at manufacturing facilities MT 3543 29
Increase in packaging material used compared with 2020 % 94 29
Packaging material intensity per finished good produced (all owned and operated manufacturing facilities in Oudenaarde (Belgium), Szekszárd (Hungary), Nashik (India), and Cuautitlán Izcalli (Mexico)) kg/finished good produced 1.25 53
Plastic packaging material used for finished products (all owned and operated manufacturing facilities in Oudenaarde (Belgium), Szekszárd (Hungary), Nashik (India), and Cuautitlán Izcalli (Mexico)) MT 277 53
Polystyrene packaging material used for finished products (all owned and operated manufacturing facilities in Oudenaarde (Belgium), Szekszárd (Hungary), Nashik (India), and Cuautitlán Izcalli (Mexico)) MT 0.6 53
Polystyrene used at manufacturing facilities MT 0.6 29
Tape packaging material used for finished products (all owned and operated manufacturing facilities in Oudenaarde (Belgium), Szekszárd (Hungary), Nashik (India), and Cuautitlán Izcalli (Mexico)) MT 13 53
Tape used at manufacturing facilities MT 13 29
Total packaging material used at manufacturing facilities MT 3834 29
Total packaging material used for finished products (all owned and operated manufacturing facilities in Oudenaarde (Belgium), Szekszárd (Hungary), Nashik (India), and Cuautitlán Izcalli (Mexico)) MT 3834 53

Description of the significant impacts of activities on the environment and natural resources and the actions taken to manage them.

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
Breakdown of facilities by type: Distribution % 22 23
Breakdown of facilities by type: Manufacturing % 29 23
Breakdown of facilities by type: Offices % 8 23
Breakdown of facilities by type: Retail % 41 23
Number of trees planted trees 70500 8

Description of the significant climate-related issues which have impacted, and those which may impact, the issuer, and the actions taken to manage them.

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
CDP carbon disclosure score for textiles and fabric goods sector C 26

Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 Report Pages
Number of D&I committees established committees 5 35
Number of respondents in global D&I engagement survey people 8000 35
Number of total employees 9500 34
Percentage of people vaccinated against COVID-19 percent 85% 8
Percentage of women (all employees) % 53 34
Percentage of women Directors and above % 37 34
Percentage of women Managers and above % 45 34
Percentage of women Vice Presidents and above and SMT direct reports % 27 34
Percentage of women in Senior Management Team % 20 34
Percentage of women on Board of Directors % 12.5 34
Total workforce 9500 54
Workforce in Asia 4650 54
Workforce in Europe 2300 54
Workforce in Latin America 1050 54
Workforce in North America 1500 54

Employee turnover rate by gender, age group and geographical region.

Indicator Unit 2022 Report Pages
Participation rate in global D&I engagement survey percent 85% 35

The percentage of employees trained by gender and employee category (e.g. senior management, middle management).

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
LinkedIn Learning expert-led training courses offered to North American employees courses 15000 37

Description of measures to review employment practices to avoid child and forced labour.

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
Description of measures to review employment practices to avoid child and forced labor Refer to Samsonite’s Modern Slavery Statement and page 46 of this report which outlines how we manage potential risk in our operations and supply chain. We absolutely will not tolerate illegal working conditions and human rights violations like child, forced or trafficked labor. Our employment policies are developed and implemented at regional and local levels to be able to comply fully with regulations and laws in each country. 56

Description of steps taken to eliminate such practices when discovered.

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
Description of steps taken to eliminate such practices when discovered When non-conformances are identified, we work with the supplier to remediate the issue. Failure to remedy will lead to termination of the contract. 56

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Indicator Unit 2020 2021 Report Pages
Number of distribution facilities facilities 18 23
Number of manufacturing sites sites 34 23
Number of offices offices 73 23
Number of suppliers by geographical region Our Tier 1 contract manufacturers are primarily located in Asia. Of approximately 250, about 45% are in East Asia, 15% in South Asia, 30% in Southeast Asia, and 10% across the rest of the world. 56
Percentage of Samsonite’s spending on outsourced manufacturing represented by five high-impact Tier 1 suppliers % 13 26

Description of practices relating to engaging suppliers, number of suppliers where the practices are being implemented, and how they are implemented and monitored.

Indicator Unit 2021 2022 Report Pages
Description of practices relating to engaging suppliers, number of suppliers where the practices are being implemented, how they are implemented and monitored Refer to page 46 for information about how we conduct due diligence on new suppliers and conduct regular audits to monitor compliance with the Samsonite Ethical Charter. 56
Number of Tier 1 suppliers audited suppliers 163 48
Number of Tier 2 suppliers audited suppliers 18 48
Target number of Tier 2 suppliers to audit by end of 2022 suppliers 30 48

Description of practices used to identify environmental and social risks along the supply chain, and how they are implemented and monitored.

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
B5.3 - Description of practices used to identify environmental and social risks along the supply chain and how they are implemented and monitored 100% of our direct suppliers must certify that materials used in the making of our products comply with all applicable environmental and social laws, and our sourcing teams supervise these requirements on an ongoing basis. 57

Description of practices used to promote environmentally preferable products and services when selecting suppliers, and how they are implemented and monitored.

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B5.4 - Description of practices used to promote environmentally preferable products and services when selecting suppliers and how they are implemented and monitored We proactively seek to work with suppliers who can partner with us on our sustainable product priorities, including sustainable innovation, recycled and renewable materials, durability and recyclability, and end of life solutions. 57
Percentage of global sales from products containing recycled materials percent 14% 8
Percentage of new developments using recycled materials (Samsonite, US) % 62 14
Thermal register receipt rolls purchased boxes fewer 75 29

Percentage of total products sold or shipped subject to recalls for safety and health reasons.

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
B6.1 - Percentage of total products sold or shipped subject to recalls for safety and health reasons Data is not collected centrally at this time. The nature of our business is such that recalls are infrequent, and we are not aware of any product recalls during 2021. 57
Number of retail stores stores 1088 23

Number of products and service related complaints received and how they are dealt with.

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
B6.2 - Number of products and service-related complaints received and how they are dealt with Data is not collected centrally at this time. 57

Description of quality assurance process and recall procedures.

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
B6.3 - Description of quality assurance process and recall procedures Refer to page 42 for more information. The nature of our business is such that recalls are infrequent. In the infrequent cases where we have had to consider product recalls, our teams have worked with our legal department and qualified outside legal counsel on a case-by-case basis to determine and implement the necessary procedures. 57

Description of consumer data protection and privacy policies, and how they are implemented and monitored.

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
B6.4 - Description of consumer data protection and privacy policies, how they are implemented and monitored Refer to page 42 for more information. 57

Focus areas of contribution (e.g. education, environmental concerns, labour needs, health, culture, sport).

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
Number of countries represented in Latin America regional women's network countries 7 35
Number of women in Latin America regional women's network women 32 35

Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.

Indicator Unit 2021 Report Pages
Amount raised for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital by Tumi US dollars 600000 8

The types of emissions and respective emissions data.

Standard Indicator Unit 2021
NOₓ Emissions kg 4994
SOₓ Emissions kg 46

Direct (Scope 1) and energy indirect (Scope 2) greenhouse gas emissions (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).

Standard Indicator Unit 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Direct GHG Emissions (Scope 1) MT CO2e 2522
Indirect Energy Emissions (Scope 2) MT CO2e 16216
Total GHG Emissions MT CO2e 28376 28252 27078 17352 18738
Total GHG Emissions Intensity (By Area) MT CO2e/sq ft 0.0026

Total hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).

Standard Indicator Unit 2021
Total Hazardous Waste MT 11.5
Total Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Area) kg/sq ft 0.008

Total non-hazardous waste produced (in tonnes) and, where appropriate, intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).

Standard Indicator Unit 2021
Plastic Waste MT 277
Total Non-Hazardous Waste MT 702.6
Total Non-Hazardous Waste Intensity (By Area) kg/sq ft 0.47

Description of emissions target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.

Standard Indicator Unit 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2025
GHG Emissions Reduction Compared to Last Year MT CO2e 1181 1727 1034 1059 1358
Target Reduction in GHG Intensity Percentage by 2025 Compared to 2017 % 15

Description of how hazardous and non-hazardous wastes are handled, and a description of reduction target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.

Standard Indicator Unit
Plastic Waste Reduction Compared to Last Year bottles

Direct and/or indirect energy consumption by type (e.g. electricity, gas or oil) in total (kWh in '000s) and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).

Standard Indicator Unit 2021
Diesel Fuel Consumption liters 109095
Direct Energy Intensity (By Area) liters/sq ft 0.015
Energy Consumption Intensity (By Area) liters/sq ft 0.015
Gasoline Consumption liters 76738
Grid Electricity Consumption MWh 38479
Grid Purchased Electricity Intensity (By Area) kWh/sq ft 5
Indirect Energy Intensity (By Area) kWh/sq ft 5.4
Natural Gas Consumption MWh 11297
Percentage of Renewable Energy Consumption % 10.7
Propane and Butane Consumption liters 18816
Purchased Electricity Intensity (By Area) kWh/sq ft 5.4
Renewable Energy Consumption MWh 1761
Solar Energy GWh 1.7
Total Electricity Consumption Intensity (By Area) kWh/sq ft 5.6

Water consumption in total and intensity (e.g. per unit of production volume, per facility).

Standard Indicator Unit 2021
Water Consumption 37990
Water Consumption Intensity (By Revenue) m³/sq ft 0.026

Description of energy use efficiency target(s) set and steps taken to achieve them.

Standard Indicator Unit 2021
Electricity Usage Reduction Compared to Last Year MWh 454
Electricity Usage Reduction Percentage Compared to Last Year % 9

Total packaging material used for finished products (in tonnes) and, if applicable, with reference to per unit produced.

Standard Indicator Unit 2021
Packaging Material Consumption (Paper) MT 3543
Packaging Material Consumption (Plastic) MT 277
Packaging Material Intensity (By Unit Product) kg/finished good produced 1.25
Packaging Materials Consumed MT 3834

Total workforce by gender, employment type (for example, full- or part-time), age group and geographical region.

Standard Indicator Unit 2021
Number of Employees in Americas 2550
Number of Employees in Asia 4650
Number of Employees in Europe 2300
Number of Employees in Latin America 1050
Number of Employees in North America 1500
Number of Total Employees 9500
Percentage of Female Employees % 53

Number of suppliers by geographical region.

Standard Indicator Unit 2021
Number of Total Suppliers suppliers 250

Description of practices relating to engaging suppliers, number of suppliers where the practices are being implemented, and how they are implemented and monitored.

Standard Indicator Unit 2021
Percentage of Critical Suppliers Covered by CSR Audit suppliers 181

Description of quality assurance process and recall procedures.

Standard Indicator Unit
Number of Training Employees on Quality and Safety people

Resources contributed (e.g. money or time) to the focus area.

Standard Indicator Unit 2021
Total Public Welfare Donations US dollars 600000
Total Social Investment US dollars 600000