We use certifications as a tool to document selected materials and processes within our supply chain.

For a product to be labelled with reference to a certification, we have established internal minimum requirements:

• A minimum of 50% of the material in the product must be certified
  
• Valid documentation must be available in the form of:
  
  Transaction Certificate (TC)
  
  Scope Certificate (SC) from the relevant certification scheme
  

We carry out a case-by-case assessment of the documentation to ensure that it is valid and relevant for the individual product.

Certifications relate to specific materials or processes and do not necessarily cover the entire product, unless this is specifically documented.

Status and development

We are working towards obtaining our own certification and aim to be ready in 2026. Preparatory work has been initiated and includes, among other things, the development of internal processes and documentation frameworks.

As part of our approach, we are also working to increase the share of certified suppliers in our value chain. Until full certification is achieved, we accept, where relevant, certification at material level (fabric certification), provided that the documentation is valid.

At present, approximately 45% of our direct suppliers (Tier 1) are certified. We are working to assess and validate the share of certified products across our assortment.

We maintain a continuous focus on improving our data foundation to enable more precise and consistent reporting over time.