To guide the development of an ESG strategy tailored to SSU and its businesses, we undertook a materiality assessment in 2022. In line with industry best practice, it incorporated the materiality process and the concept of double-materiality established by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the European Sustainability Reporting (ESR). The GRI and ESR are part of a framework that will support the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The materiality assessment and the strategy are both proud ESG milestones for SSU.

Planet

Working to preserve the environment in which we are privileged to hike, ride and enjoy

As our business is about our customers being active outdoors, we are sincerely committed to playing our part in protecting the planet so that future generations can continue to enjoy healthy, active outdoor lifestyles.

We are committed to understanding and decreasing our carbon footprint and to identifying areas for further reductions. We are committed to implementing better packaging solutions, increasing the number of lower-impact products and materials in our shops while encouraging conscious buying behavior. And we are committed to expanding our initiatives to encourage recycling of our products and materials.

We are founding members of two leading industry climate initiatives, the Cycling Industry Climate Commitment and the Outdoor Retailer Climate Commitment.

Our Group ESG Report

Our latest report describes the progress we made during the 2022 calendar year to formalise our ESG strategy and commitments. This included undertaking a materiality assessment to identify the salient issues to address in our strategy and in this report.

Kindly submit any questions or feedback on our report to esg@signa-sportsunited.com.

Our previous 2021 ESG Report can be found here.