Preserve the Ecosystem

Protecting the environment and its biodiversity is a fundamental element of Prada Group’s growth strategy, contributing to the future availability of the resource itself and consolidating the robustness and resilience of its supply chain. As such, addressing the potential impact of raw material sourcing from the design phase onwards is a key focus for the Group.

MAIN RAW MATERIALS

Prada Group is committed to sourcing and managing raw materials in a way that takes into account not only the intrinsic value of the quality of the raw materials used, but also their origin and the manufacturing processes that they undergo.

The Group has reinforced its responsible sourcing also through the implementation of an Animal Welfare Policy.

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PRADA GROUP’S TARGETS TO LOWER IMPACT MATERIALS

LEATHER

NYLON AND POLYESTER

COTTON

VISCOSE

To learn more about our targets, download Prada Group's Sustainability Report 2023.

LEATHER

Lower impact solutions Leather purchased from either LWG certified/ audited or ICEC certified suppliers

84%

2022 baseline

90%

2023

95%

2026 target year

Leather is one of the most important raw materials, accounting for 35% of the materials purchased in 2023 for finished products by the Group, which is committed to sourcing the highest quality of leather in compliance with standards and certifications set out in the Group’s Restricted Substances List (RSL).

The Group is also working to improve the traceability of its leather supply chain, with the aim of gathering comprehensive information on the entire process, from the farming to the final product.

The Group recognizes that the processing phases of leather involve significant water consumption, chemical use and a potential risk of human rights violations, and that information about the origin of hides and skins is also crucial for the preservation of biodiversity and the elimination of the risk of deforestation.

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NYLON AND POLYESTER

Lower impact solutions Nylon and polyester purchased from recycled or bio-based sources

37%

2022 baseline

58%

2023

80%

2026 target year

Prada Group offers its clients a significant range of products made of alternatives to nature-based materials. In 2023, nylon and polyester accounted for 14% of the Group's total procurement, the majority of which has been transitioned to a recycled offer over the years.
Prada Group was a pioneer in the use of recycled synthetic materials launching in 2020 Prada Re-Nylon Collection, made entirely from nylon regenerated by recycling plastics collected worldwide from oceans, fishing nets, landfills and textile fiber waste.
In addition, Prada Group has become a signatory of the Microfibre 2030 Commitment.

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COTTON

Lower impact solutions Cotton purchased from certified, recycled or regenerative agriculture sources

36%

2022 baseline

54%

2023

70%

2026 target year

Cotton is the Group’s main natural raw material, accounting for almost 12% of total purchases in 2023. The Group relies on certifications to mitigate potential negative impacts associated with cotton sourcing, with 54% of its cotton purchases having at least one of the following certification: GOTS, OCS, BCI or GRS.

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VISCOSE

Lower impact solutions Viscose purchased with FSC certification or recycled

24%

2022 baseline

41%

2023

100%

2026 target year

Manmade cellulosic materials can have significant environmental impacts due to the intensive chemical processes involved in their production, such as the use of solvents and bleaching agents. In addition, viscose production is closely linked to deforestation due to the extraction of wood pulp from trees, mainly hardwood and softwood species, which are cleared for cellulose production. This process leads to habitat loss and biodiversity degradation. To address these negative impacts, the Group has set a target to achieve 100% FSC-certified or recycled viscose by 2026.

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