Look Around. Our Planet Is Precious, We Need to Take Care of It

CONTRIBUTE* SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2020

*Look around. Our planet is precious, we need to take care of it. Sustainability is about how every one of us chooses to do things. Every day.

#CONTRIBUTE 2 Alexandra Sustainability Letts, Manager opportunity. Ourchance tocontribute.« and theplanet we share. choice Andevery isan theyhavepersonal, aneffect onotherpeople outdoors, shopping. Even thoughtheyare decisions tomake,is fullof at work, at home, Just like that, oneday follows another. Each day goal orreaching place. abeautiful and rewarding uswithachieving apersonal One, then another, each onetaking usfurther steps.climb tothesummitare madeof strokes;A swimismadeof awalk, arunand forget singlemoments. that itismadeof »Life goes fast. Time quickly passes andwe

WHAT WE’VE BEEN UP TO IN 2020 We conducted more than4,500tests We launchedournew brand LaMunt, on ourproducts to make sure they made by women for women. We builtanew laboratory for performing physical tests. comply with theOberalp Chemical Policy. We extended socialmonitoring to our Fair Wear Foundation for the4thyear We were awarded "Leader" statusby improving working conditions inour in arow for ourexceptional We showed thefaces behindour products "Made inBangladesh". hardware factories inTaiwan. factories. work in polybags for ourapparel items from Salewa completely eliminated the Spring/Summer2020 collection. our Fall/Winter2020 collections. use ofPFCs from itsPowertex membranes startingfrom the We shifted to usingrecycled

3 4 challenges, butwe never stopped. year ofthepandemic.We hadmany 2020 willberemembered asthe partners worldwide. and towards the outside,withour Company, withour employees, of thecoronavirus,both insidethe our winningcard to limittheeffects collaboration inbusinesscontinuity, responsibilities anddecidedto make done. We have taken onour And thatisexactly whatwe have do isreact asquicklypossible. if conditions change,allwe can Mountains have taughtus: COVID-19 worldwide, we have been ableto our offices, dealers andsuppliers dialogue withourcolleagues, maintaining constant andopen communication atalllevels. By approach baseduponclear, rapid beginningwethe very adopted an To better managethiscrisis, from before. become more importantthanever transparent communication have During thesetimes, reliability and For more information visitthewebsite the onlyway possible:together. we willovercome these difficultiesin and stay united. We are certain that toare keep trying our goodspirits Even inthesechallengingtimeswe the strain for allofus. allowing more flexibility and reducing find jointsolutions, supportthem by

INDEX 64 50 18 6 24 50 42 32 24 6 Who we are Engineering gear We produce mindfully We make leadingproducts We share ourpassion &give back We promote fair factories We’re committed to ourteam How we dothings About us Empowering people

5 INDEX 6 US ABOUT We have 236 people We employ703 different countries We produce in24 brands 7 We partner with our reach dealers toincrease We work with3,500 worldwide monobrand stores in brands distributed mountaineering We own6 IN NUMBERS IN GROUP OBERALP premium sports 65 countries

OUR PRINCIPLES OUR responsibility for ourdecisions and actions our curiosity, seeknew paths, andthentake We are courageous intheways we explore Courage driven by clear goalsandshared values. diverse peoplewhooperate effectively, our team oftalented, open,andculturally Positive attracts positive. Ourcore assetis People technically advanced products andbrands. sports drives usto develop highqualityand mountains. For sixgenerations thislove for We have unlimited enthusiasmfor sportsand Passion sports andwe live it also atwork. Sweating together is oneofthevirtues Sweat together with ourinternational partners. We strive to create meaningful relationships Ethics future generations. to preserve theenvironment today andfor awareness ofourimpactandadeepdesire We useresources carefully withanacute Responsibility and ensures ourindependence. well. Financialsuccess istheconsequence Think long-term butactfast andexecute Future we achieve new standards ofexcellence. and thecooperation withqualifiedpartners processes, products and ways ofthinking Through thecontinuous innovation of Innovation

7 8 OUR LONG JOURNEY LONG OUR milestones. important ourmost of Some— 1981 FORM THE OBERALP GROUP 1990 TAKE OVER SALEWA

2003 ACQUIRE DYNAFIT 2005

active intheproduct design,development, mountaineering products. Today, we’re that make the highestqualitytechnical And we’re known for buildinggreat brands 39 years later, we have around 700employees. products inItaly. started distributingclothingandothersports In 1981,theOberalp Group was founded and textile products to theItalianmarket. in 1846whenhestarted to importquality Oberrauch founded thefamily businessback the textile for sixgenerations. industry Anton The Oberrauch Family hasbeenworking in company. The Oberalp Group isafamily-owned ENTER THE FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY 2007 PARTNER WITH SPEEDO 2011 ACQUIRE POMOCA 2012 ACQUIRE WILD COUNTRY come first. we willcontinue to grow, ourpeople willalways still afamily. Andnomatter how much But whilewe‘ve grown asacompany, we‘re Speedo, Fischerandmore. the sportssector, includingUnderArmour, experience to helpourpartnerbrands in We alsouseourmanagement anddistribution and LaMunt. Salewa, Dynafit, Pomoca, Wild Country, Evolv production anddistributionofourfive brands: 2016 PARTNER WITH UNDER ARMOUR 2019 ACQUIRE U.S. CLIMBING SHOE EXPERT EVOLV 2020

LAMUNT IS BORN BRANDS BY OUR FULLFILLED DREAMS CONSUMERS’ WE ADDRESS MINDSET MISSION OF OUR EXPRESSION EXSIST WHY WE them inthemountains. athletes alsouseourproducts,working withustotestanddevelop main customersforourproducts.This iswhatdrivesus.Many We’re passionateaboutmountainsports, whichmeanswe’rethe Wild County,EvolvandLaMunt. theme -mountaineeringwithourbrands,Salewa,Dyna�t,Pomoca, We’re theonlyhouseofbrandsinworldthatspecializesasingle Our mountainsportsbrands: OUNTAIN PERFORANCE We inspireandencouragepeoplebyformountains

OUNTAIN ERITAGE MOUNTAIN EXPERIENCE WE BELIEEINSPORTSOUTOORACTIITIESASAINFULUSEOFLEISURETIE

OUNTAIN TECNOLOGY

OUNTAIN

SAFETY HOUSE OFBRANDS

OUNTAIN COURAGE

OUNTAIN WOEN and cano�ertheretailtradeasingle pointofcontactforrenownedsportsbrands. solutions providerthatprovesitscompetence intheselectionofpartnerbrands We arenotatypicalsalespartnerand distributorinthis�eld.Instead,we’rea by workingwithsevenpremiumsports brands. We specializeintheItalianmarket,but havepositionedourselvesacrossEurope communications, salesandbrandbuildinginEurope. We partnerwithinternationalsportsbrandsando�erourknow-howin Our exclusivepartnerbrands: SOLUTION PROIER We providebest-in-classsportsbrandsforambitiousretailers COPETENCE WINTER SPORTS EXPERIENCE SOLUTION PROIER COPETENCE SUER

9 ABOUT US 10 OUR BRANDS OUR —pure mountain Salewa —speedup Dynafit

operations. transparency ofitssourcing, production and hemp andthebrand iscommitted to full traditional alpinematerials suchas wool and Salewa isfocused onusingnatural and an Andeanexpedition inthe1950s. ever since itdeveloped thefirst backpack for to theextraordinary mountain experience Munich in1935)hasalways beencommitted over 85years ofhistory, Salewa (founded in Italy, onthesouthernsideofAlps. With traditions oftheDolomites innorthern Salewa isinspired by the heritageand mountaineer. the perfect solutionfor theprogressive of functionalityandaestheticsoffers Salewa provides abalanced combination services. time, alsothanksto itsextended guarantee highest qualityproducts thatcanlastin The brand's goalisto always provide the that work inallseasons. in Europe, withmaterials andtechnology possible. Dynafit’s products are mostlymade products are aslight,reliable, andefficientas on themountainisonlyachieved when The highestlevel ofperformance andspeed endurance anddetermination. athletes, for mountainathletes. It’s allabout performance system –by mountain Dynafit develops itsproducts into a

—swiss technology —swiss Pomoca —pure climbing Wild Country

environmentally responsible technologies. 1985. Pomoca strongly invests ininnovative and invention of waterproof treatments EverDry in application ofadhesive for skins, followed by the revolutionized themarket in1975withthe in thefieldofski touring, Pomoca initially As theoldestskinmanufacturer andleader outsoles. manufacturer ofskitouring skinsandrubber Pomoca, founded in1933,isaSwiss solutions. mountains withprecise, reliable and simple technology to empower your freedom inthe Pomoca isnotonlyskins. Pomoca isSwiss them even higher. – exceeding safety standards andsetting risk ofclimbingto thelowest possible level products. Itusestechnology to reduce the activities withitstechnical climbing greatest possiblefreedom intheirvertical offersWild Country customers the time: theFriend. famous piece ofrock climbinggearofall manufacture what’s become themost climber Mark Vallance.It was setupto isthebrainchildWild Country ofUK-based — urbanclimbing Evolv

the world ofclimbing. sports enthusiaststheopportunityto approach adaptive climbers, givingphysically disabled Evolv alsomakes climbingshoesandfeet for for endconsumers andclimbing gyms. whichresolesservice thousandsofparisamonth climbing shoebrand to operate itsown USresole only befound inthemountains. Evolv istheonly camaraderie andchallengethatonce could that's distinctlyurban,where gymsoffer the tradition, Evolv advances avisionofclimbing Young, creative andunencumbered by climbing culture. the relentless progression ofthemodern ago, Evolv creates products thatembody Founded inLos Angelesseventeen years

11 ABOUT US 12 Oberalp HouseofBrands on themountainsfor the A new female perspective OBERALP HOUSE OF BRANDS OF HOUSE OBERALP compromising onfunctionality. their femininity andpersonality, without determination, want apparel thatexpresses women, whoface themountainswith calls “mountainme-time”. Theseconfident seek conscious qualitytime,whatLaMunt exploration &inspiration aswell. Women to beconquered. They are aspace for there, mountains are notonlyaplace For the“new” modernwomen out developed in-house,from scratch. to Oberalp’s houseofbrands, completely its launchin2020,itisthelatest addition female perspective onalpinesports. With women thatchangesthisandbringsthe mountain sportsbrand by women for scene. LaMuntisthenew premium historically male-dominated adventure sports butwere given littleroom inthis Women have longarrived inmountain Identity — LaMunt THE IN NEWCOMER THE OBERALP HOUSE OF BRANDS OF HOUSE OBERALP THE NEWCOMER IN THE THE IN NEWCOMER THE Shape Her

fulfilling thesecriteria. one, butoften more thanonematerial (Spring /Summer 2022)willhave atleast Each oftheproducts for thefirst collection resistant treatments. • TheuseofPFC-free durable weather- • Theuseofrecycled materials • Theuseofnatural materials on three pillars: addition, thechoice ofmaterials isbased materials to exclude harmfulchemicals).In (testing ofproducts andtheuseofcertified they are made,aswell aschemicalsafety high standards inthefactories where ensuring decent working conditions and be assustainablepossible.Thisincludes are carefully andmindfullydeveloped, to From beginning,LaMuntproducts thevery from women itconnects to. made “by women for women”, withinputs comfortable inallactivities. Acollection how it’s stereotyped -sowomen feel Taking thefemale bodyhow itis, not “smart fitsolutions”, not compromises. with aestheticsandfinesseproviding LaMunt istheiranswer. Combining function from women itconnects to. made “by women for women”, withinputs comfortable inallactivities. Acollection how it’s stereotyped -sowomen feel Taking thefemale bodyhow itis, not “smart fitsolutions”, not compromises. with aestheticsandfinesseproviding LaMunt istheiranswer. Combining function

Ruth Oberrauch, Brand Manager purchasing decisions.« way, making sure ourconsumers canmake informed high-quality products. We aimto dothisinaresponsible decisions we take onaneveryday level whiledeveloping sustainability ismore thanthat.Itisaboutconscious when you are designing-in2020anew brand. But »Sustainability issomething thatcannotbeoverlooked PRODUCT DIVISIONS PRODUCT financial goals. compliance requirements, and brands’ objectives, qualityand the innovation team) to meetthe innovation (incollaboration with solutions andpush product They alsoidentifynew technical control ofallproducts. production planningandquality sourcing andpurchasing, design, product development, project management, product the manufacturing process: industrialization andcontrol of development process, for thecomplete product Each divisionisresponsible product linedevelopment. briefing, contributing to the matrix by following thebrands‘ propose theseasonalproduct strategies. They develop and our brand visionsinto product responsible for transforming Our four product divisionsare Sleeping bags Apparel Ski equipment bindings, skiboots, ski skins, skis OUR OUR

Footwear PRODUCTS Tents Backpacks climbing andsafety equipment, poles Technical hardware

13 ABOUT US 14 BRANDS OUR EXCLUSIVE PARTNER Armour shopsinItaly. We have now opened10Under Armour to helpitexpand inItaly. we started working withUnder apparel andequipment.In2016, performance athleticfootwear, and distributor ofbranded US innovator, marketer internationally acclaimed Under Armourisan Hungary, Poland andSlovakia. Czech Republic, Germany, distribute itinItaly, Austria, back in2007andwe now started working withSpeedo leader inthisindustry. We technology make thisbrand Its heritageandinnovative is theessence ofswimming. ago inAustralia andsince then Speedo was bornover 90years products in Italy. 2015 andare distributingits partnering withthebrand since modern skiing.We’ve been representing theessence of specialized skiing apparel, brand intheworld ofhigh-end Spyder Italy since 2011. We’ve beendistributingBartsin for winter andsummer seasons. like hats, andbags, scarves both of awiderange ofaccessories brand, excellent manufacturer isanAmsterdam-basedBarts Italian market. the brand’s presence inthe since 2013andare managing been partneringwithFischer cutting-edge technology. We’ve skiing, known for innovation and world‘s leadingbrands inAlpine in Nordic skiingandoneofthe Fischer isaninternational expert isanAmericanrenowned both inItalyandAustria. 2019 distributingthebrands We started ourpartnership in to transform sweat into energy. nature, usingtechnical solutions two brands take inspiration from of functionalsportswear. The production, redefining the world Swiss engineeringandItalian X-Bionic andX-Socks unify brand intheItalianmarket. 2017 andwe are developing the partnering withSmithsince makes adifference. We’ve been gears inwhichevery detail amplify awesome, andcrafting creating innovations that to fuelfunbeyond walls, pioneered advanced products For over 50years, Smith has 12 EUROPE ANDTHEUSA OFFICES ACROSS WORLDWIDE PRESENCE OUR GROUP HEADQUARTERS SOUTH TYROL

60 COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE DEALERS INOVER 3500 OWNED STORES MONOBRAND 31 FRANCHISED STORES MONOBRAND 27 OUR LICENSEE PARTNERS MONOBRAND STORES WITH 178

15 ABOUT US 16 CENTRAL FUNCTIONSCENTRAL development andChemical Management. standards. It hometoourapparel technical isalso followingthe strictestquality and tested, and technical developed are conceived, equipment footwear development inItaly, iswhere ourshoes Montebelluna, technical thehistorical hubof toLosAngeles.close forEvolv isinBuenahere. Park, Theheadoffice ourskitouring skinsisbased The production of in Switzerland ourbrand isthehomeof Pomoca. Region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). Denges biggest commercial unit,theCentral Europe our of bindings. It theheadoffice isalso Dynafit our competence center fortheengineering of andthe It ourbrand isthehomeof Dynafit Munich/Aschheim headquarters. isoursecond here.and marketing based teamsare also well as all ourcentral functions. Part oursales of LaMunt andwhere as Wild isbased, Country work. It thebrands isthehomeof Salewa and ouremployees andmostof headquarters isbased South Tyrol inItalyour where isourhome. Itis OFFICES headquarters inBolzano, Italy. divisions andbrands. at our based They’re Research &Innovation –work across all Logistics, Procurement, Process Management, Development, Sustainability, IT, HR, Legal, Administration &Controlling, Business (176 South Korea, 2 China) 178 partners stores with ourLicensee 7 Poland, 2Spain,Switzerland) (30 Italy, 8 Germany, 8Austria, stores,31 owned 27 franchised stores Oberalp Group. products sell fromcan also brands outsidethe on thelocal market demand,Mountain Shops local mountaineers andtourists.of Depending that respondproducts totheneeds andservices ourretailimportant pillar business, of offering stores, Mountain Shopsanother willbecome Mountain Shops. Alongsideourmonobrand In 2020 we launched ournewstore concept: our identity andvalues. andintroduceunderstand themto theirneeds the place where we face-to-face, meet ourusers our maincontact pointwithendconsumers- Our stores ourbusiness. are They're avital partof STORES Czech Republic. France,Spain, UK, Poland USA (2offices), and Italy Germany, (2offices), Austria, Switzerland, needs. partners andmeet theirspecific we so can stay toourconsumersandUSA, close Totally across Europe we andthe have offices 12

located at ourBolzanolocated headquarters. operations byourexport team, are managed where we don’t have adirect presence. These Our distributorshelpusreach allthemarkets countriesworldwide. dealersinover 60 3,500 awareness around theworld. We have over partnerships, wethese strengthen ourbrands’ brands' products internationally. Through Our dealersare retailers ourown that sell DEALERS * this data includes the turnover of our5brands* thisdata includes theturnover of andourdistribution brands. not therightcomponents for ourcompany's success. In2020,ourturnover was €235million. environmental sustainabilitygohandinhand.Excessively rapid growth andtacticalactionfor short-term flare-ups are Our turnover isgrowing every year –andasitgrows, ourresponsibility grows, too. We believe economic, socialand WE’RE GROWING EVERY YEAR 100 150 200 250 50 YEAR ON OUR GROUP*TURNOVER(Million)

2 3 6 0 2 3 6 2000 200 2002 2003 200 200 2006 200 200 200 200 20 202 203 20 20 206 20 20 20 2020 (included UK and Japan) Other BY COUNTRY OUR GROUP*TURNOVER(%) France Switzerland Austria North America Spain Poland Czech Republic Germany Italy

17 ABOUT US 18 THINGS HOW WE DO daily business. company values and ourcrucial partof init. It’sbelieve a wein, because a choice we invest Sustainability is their grandchildren. grandchildren, and forourbehind world we’re leaving We the thinkabout We thinklongterm. quarterly results. ininterested We’re notonly do things. we choose howwe As afamily business,

& Engineering Gear. Empowering People main categories: which fall undertwo focusareas, five strategy into isdivided Our sustainability STRATEGY SUSTAINABILITY OUR

EMPOWER PEOPLE ENGINEER GEAR motivated workforce. growth toensure astrong, wellbeing andprofessional We supportouremployees’ to ourteam committed We’re 1. safety and durability. guarantee thehighest quality, innovative products, and We provide sustainable and products leading 4. We make

with ourpartners. creating relationships solid empowering workers and working conditions by We ensure safeandfair factories promote fair We 2. impact onpeopleand theplanet. traceability – with minimal circularity, and efficiency We’re working towards mindfully produce We 5.

work andlive. communities where we lifestyle, givingback tothe for alpinesportsand We share ourpassion & give back our passion We3. share

19 HOW WE DO THINGS 20 IN BELIEVES EVERYONE MISSION A what thisdocument isfor. we’re doing andshare theresults. That’s that isto betransparent: to talkaboutwhat sustainability andwe thinkthebestway to do We’re constantly improving theway we do directly to the ownership andto ourCEO. brand oftheOberalp Group, andreports sustainability into every department and us ontrack. Ourteam works to integrate We have asustainabilityroadmap to keep team offour people, ledby Alexandra Letts. a SustainabilityDepartment,whichisnow a outside theGroup. In2012,we established sustainability official towards stakeholders should work in,to make ourcommitment to in theCompany, to identifytheareas we Working Group involving allthekey functions Back in2010,we created aSustainability

most importantfor Oberalp to focus on. aspecst ofsustainabilitythey believe are interviews, workshops, to understand which with ourstakeholders through surveys, This iswhy we are frequently engaging you to tell us how we canimprove. the progress we’ve made.Butwe alsowant want to celebrate how far we’ve come and athletes, owners andemployees, too. We belong to us. Itbelongsto ourconsumers, mountain lovers. Butourmissiondoesn’t just We make products for mountainlovers, by STAKEHOLDERS OUR & experts Sustainability professionals Authorities Media Other brands communities Local Outdoor Group, etc.) Association,European(Outdoor Industry Industry associations Clothes Campaign,FWF, Greenpeace, etc.) (Sustainable Apparel Coalition, Clean NGOs Our employees (Oberrauch family) The owners Our athletes Consumers

WHAT WE ALL AN OR Sustainable product design IMP Waste & water management ENVIRONMENTAL Air emissions & pollution RESPONSIBILITY Packaging & transportation CARE ABOUT Open and clear communication Customer service ECONOMIC Market competitiveness / GOVERNANCE Our materiality matrix Animal welfare is an overview where Product quality & durability

PRODUCT we rank different R&D and innovation RESPONSIBILITY sustainability topics Chemicals management according to how Employee wellbeing & development Human rights in the supply chain important they are to SOCIAL us as a company, and Community development RESPONSIBILITY Promote sports and alpine lifestyle to our stakeholders.

All topics are important to us, but the ones that go beyond this threshold are the

most relevant to our

sustainability work. A

IMPORTANCE FOR OBERALP

IMPORTANCE FOR STAKEHOLDERS 22 the beginning of eachchapter. The SDGs are mentioned againat Oberalp’s sustainability strategy. page, how they are integrated within relevant SDGsandonthe following company. Here isan overview ofthe goals where we have animpactas a We identified10outofthe17 and prosperity by 2030. ensure that allpeopleenjoy peace poverty, protect theplanetand as auniversal callto actionto end been adopted by UN Member States as acompany. The17goalshave the UNandwhere we cancontribute roadmap andprioritiessetoutby Oberalp’s alignmentwiththe analysis oftheSDGsto understand In 2019we conducted anin-depth

environments for allworkers. safe andsecure working in oursupplychainandpromote Protect Ensure asafe work environment energy intheglobalenergy mix. Increase theshare ofrenewable development of localcommunities. and assistintheeconomic sound technologies andindustrial adopting resource-use efficiencyby infrastructure andincrease Help suppliers upgrade materials. use harmfulchemicalsand production processes donot Ensure ourproducts and for employment. and adultswithrelevant skills increase thenumberofyouth Access to educationfor alland ensure theirfullintegration. and violence againstwomen and End allforms ofdiscrimination human working conditions clean andenvironmentally

plastics andmicroplastics. pollution, inparticularfrom Prevent andreduce marine and reuse. prevention, reduction, recycling Reduce waste generation through aware ofsustainabledevelopment. to relevant information andare Ensure thatconsumers haveaccess of ourproducts. throughout thelifecycle management ofchemicals and theenvironmentally sound management ofnatural resources Achieve thesustainable research and processes. innovation. mountain ecosystems. of ecosystems, inparticular and sustainable use Ensure theconservation developing countries. and social protection issuesin inequality by addressing wage Contribute to addressing income Enhance scientific encourage

1. We’re committed to ourteam leading products 4. We make

EMPOWER PEOPLE 2. We promote ENGINEER GEAR fair factories

5. We produce mindfully passion &give backpassion 3. We3. share our

23 HOW WE DO THINGS 24 TEAM OUR TO COMMITTED WE’RE chap.1 actions. responsible fortheir them, makingthem that istoempower waybest toachieve And we the believe positive change. us bringabout employees tohelp We want allour worldwide. 10 countries working in employees700 We have more than responsibility. A big team’s abig WE BELIEVE A GOOD work-life- balance is essential and

we have different perks OUR TEAM 1. WE’RE COMMITTED TO to support it

NOW WE’RE A TEAM OF 703 People

EACH YEAR WE GIVE OUR STAFF 6 Oberalp awards

We believe positive change goes hand in hand with

motivation 25 26 THE GROUP IN 2020 HOW WE SHAPE UP ACROSS turnover rate was 22%). 18%of (in2019, thehiring rate was 28%andthe Hiring rate* 19% of andturnover rate** and grew by 8% new employees in2020 136 WE HIRED ENVIRONMENT A GENDERDIVERSEWORK 22 21 21 21 21 FEMALE 44% 46% 47% 47% 43% MALE 56% 54% 53% 53% 57% total number of employees ason 31.12.2020 of total number employees that were of *the number during2020 bythe hired divided 33 WE WARMLY WELCOMED Interns ARE OFFICE-BASED MOST OFOURSTAFF EMPLOYEES THE AGEOFOUR 10% >50YEARS 63% 30-50YEARS 27% <30YEARS 27% WORKINOURRETAILSTORES 73% WORKINOUROFFICE

number of employees as on31.12.2020 of number **employees that left theorganization during2020 bythetotal divided 12 experience in2020 joined usfor summerwork high schoolstudents EUROPE 96% STAFFBASEDIN IA E 1 POL 2 A 4 GER 1 RA 2 WI 2 PA 2 A new “Hire Package” includes induction work. months of Our during thefirst instructing andevaluating newemployees orienting, istheprocessAn onboarding of process,onboarding relaunched in2019. as smoothpossiblewith acomprehensive Once theyjoin,we make sure theirstart is theprofessional sphere.individuals outsideof inknowingwhoare interested theyare as inourcandidates andwe for cultural affinity technical ability, when we’re hiring. We look We considerpeople’s skills, soft aswell astheir Referral Policy. we reward themthrough ourRecruiting ambassadors. If theyhelpushire someone, We ourbiggest trustouremployees tobe mountains we work andlive in. love thesportsourbrands stand forandthe active peoplewhoOur companyisfullof management andtalent review. andintegration,onboarding performance workforce planning, talent acquisition, ouremployees’of development: training, aspectThat meanswe every thinkabout human resources We have a360-degree approach to POSITIVE POSITIVE ATTRACTS

the manager and specific product trainings. the manager andspecific employee hasregular feedback meetings with work sixmonthsof the month. Duringthefirst at the“Coffee withtheCEO” organized every have thechance meet theCEO topersonally Thenewentriesalso person. experience infirst ourproductsthem tolearnabout andoursales departments andashopexperience allows meetings which withallrelevant are planned their technical skills. andsoft trainings tofurtherdevelop orcourses specific improvementto suggest areas of andrequest want togo next.Employees are encouraged achieved duringtheyear andplan where they their manager, employees review what they’ve their performance annually. Together with We helpallourpeoplegrow byreviewing

27 1. WE’RE COMMITTED TO OUR TEAM 28 TRAINING skills. skills, innovation andmanagement internal processes, product, soft including software, languages, in theOberalp Training Catalogue, We offer a wide range of courses change. most effective way to bringpositive responsible for theiractionsisthe employees andmaking themfeel We believe thatempowering skills, abilitiesandknowledge. that we’re continually updatingour constantly changing.So it’s crucial We work inanenvironment that’s tomorrow's businesschallenges. our teams -sothatwe're ready for development for ourpeopleand why we're investing intraining and then Oberalp issuccessful. That's If ouremployees are successful,

employees to thoroughly explain theprocess behindthedevelopment Product development process -we organized anonlinetraining for all platform to prepare andtrain ourretail staff for the re-opening ofourstores. Team launchedaseriesofproduct presentations andtrainings onanonline Online platform -dueto thepandemicandclosure ofourshops, ourSales Here are someofthecourses we organized in2020: to perceive the values andwork that liebehind ourproducts. value duringthelifecycle ofourproducts, giving allcolleagues thepossibility of oneour collections. Thiscourse helped explain for core processes add hours of training 11.367 IN 2020 16 HOURS /PERSON

INSPIRING CHANGE INSPIRING pandemic. for launching anonlinetraining platform during the pandemic, Salewa &UnderArmourRetail teams 2020 Winners: HR team for themanagementof processes/events/client relationships, etc. most creative alternatives tomanage existing despite thestrong restrictions, developing the running costs, demonstrating high efficiency An award forthecontribution tosaving Award Covid of thesefields. have doneexceptionally well inone Each year we award theteams that different award categories. with theOberalp Awards. We have 6 risk, exploration andchallenge– every year –for theirmotivation, That’s why we reward employees bring changeandinnovation. We believe thatpositive attitudes

each country ofproductioneach country a tool thatrelates ourpurchasing prices to livingwages in 2020 Winner:Costing Manager, for thedevelopment of communities that we work in. environmental conditions inthe andsocial that have apositive impact oneconomic, An award forinnovative projects oractivities Award Sustainability pandemic. 2020 Winner:ITteam for theirsupportduringthe focusing onprocess implementation. costs, aswell andreducing as efficiency Oberalpbeyond –bydeveloping capability, An award formanagingchange withinand Award Improvement Process

Austria, Switzerland for theirsuccessful campaign. 2020 Winner:SalesandMarketing teams Germany, outstanding results. expectations inexecution andachieving exceeding needs, anticipating andfulfilling Adding value for consumersbyunderstanding, Service Execution & Excellent Oberalp Virtual Convention. 2020 Winner:Oberalp Convention taskforce for the1st and innovation. performance through continual improvement Generate value andlevels increased of Innovation Creativity & Award

Award

29 1. WE’RE COMMITTED TO OUR TEAM 30 LIFE BALANCE RIGHT BALANCE LIFE WORK- THE GETTING again. Itisvalid for 3years. In2019,we were granted certification once headquarters annually. they monitor andevaluate ourefforts atour South Tyrol regional government. Since then, (Family andWork) certification from the In 2012,we received theFamilie undBeruf giving employees agoodwork-life balance. party to evaluate how well we’re doingat and thinkoutsidethebox. We alsouseathird to bringnew creative solutionsto thetable experts intheirfieldandencourage everyone approach, meaningwe trustourteam as We have agoal-oriented management responsibility intheirrole. We giveallouremployees ensures aworking culture basedon regarding remote working. Thepolicy In Autumn 2020,we introduced anew hours duringweekdays. the ageofthree andhasflexible opening to work. Thekitas isavailable for children until to employees to bringtheirchildren directly daycare center, givingtheopportunity Kitas). We lookafter around 15children atthe in Bolzano isourinternal (Salewa nursery An importantbenefit for ouremployees work from homeoneday perweek. FOT gives ouremployees thepossibilityto promotes our employer attractiveness. The enhances ouremployees’ wellbeing and objectives, policy

parental leave. leave, and9ofthosetook theextended leave. In2020,30employees took parental throughout theirparental50% oftheirsalary* (12 months).Parents continue to receive up to thefirst birthday oftheirnewborn parental leave from thenationalstandard* Our Italianemployees canextend their Leave Parental MALE of ouremployees hada % 29 IN 2020 contract part-time employees to receive 50% of their salary throughoutemployees theirleave. theirsalary toreceive 50%of leave. monthsof We five cover theextrapaid after forour first salary *

Italian salary publicsystem foresees 9monthsintotal, with30%of 31% FEMALE 69%

• • • • • • BENEFITS EMPLOYEE OTHER their own produce inthe office’s backyard. produce from theSalewa Garden orgrow Employees in Bolzano can take home fresh Free equipmenttesting andrenting. (e.g. pilates, yoga) alsoavailable. to company classes gymsandclimbinghalls,withsports In several ofouroffices there’s free access with dailylunchesatourlarger offices. Fresh, seasonal and organic food atadiscounted price summer, alpinecampus. touring orsleddinginthewinter, trekking inthe Regular company activitiesandtraining camps: ski another inthemountainsofSouth Tyrol. coast inGargano inSouthern Italyand Access to two holiday homes:onealongthe

31 1. WE’RE COMMITTED TO OUR TEAM 32 chap.2 FACTORIES FAIR PROMOTE WE

employees. – notjust ourown makes our products who everyone of and wellbeing look after thehealth at Oberalp isto A mainpriority

for more than 5years have beenour partners came from suppliers who of ourproduction volume 72 % 72 % 92 4th year inarow by Fair Wear Foundation for the WE WEREAWARDED status »Leader« factories came from monitored of ourtextile products

33 2. WE PROMOTE FAIR FACTORIES 34 Controllers and thefactories themselves. designers inourheadquarters to Quality production network are involved, from the results, we ensure that all theactors inthe monitoring much harder. For achieving high Being far away from thefactories makes conditions. to reach even higherstandards ofworking requirements andcollaborate withthem select thepartners thatfollow strictsocial and therest ofourfootwear are made.We where most of ourapparel, textile equipment sewing skillsare currently located inAsia, know-how. Many factories withcuttingand location, considering technical expertise and We always lookfor thebestproduction performance requirements. easily, checkingthatitmeetsoursafety and to monitor every step ofproduction more of ourfootwear inEurope. Thisallows us - like viaferrata setsandropes -andsome skins andsomeofourtechnical hardware We produce ourbindings, skis, skiboots, fruitful andlong-term partnerships. partners carefully andmake sure we install This meanswe have to pickourproduction from thePomoca site inSwitzerland. meaning we donotown thefactories -apart Most ofourproduction isoutsourced, PRODUCE WE WHERE informed decisions. informed working conditions. This meanstheycan make hazards andgeographical risks, andactual localmanagers livingcosts, potential about information withoursourcing andcosting The Sustainability teamregularly exchanges they do. diligence compliance ineverything andsocial strategies and partners, theyallintegrate due division hasitsowninternalstructure, in different divisions. Even thougheach We doourplanning, sourcing andpurchasing RESPONSIBILITIES SHARING of long-termof Evolv's partnershipsare dueto theaddition of partners. factories andproduction of countries, inthenumber andthefall intheproportionThe rise with 98factories across 24 countries. We work factories, withthebest in countriesthat have production expertise. In 2020 we worked VOLUME PRODUCTION OUR SWITZERLAND SLOVENIA SLOVAKIA ROMANIA MOLDOVA LITHUANIA ITALY GERMANY FRANCE CZECH REPUBLIC BELARUS AUSTRIA ALBANIA 37,7% TUNISIA PERU 0,4

EUROPE VIETNAM TAIWAN PHILIPPINES MYANMAR KOREA INDIA CHINA CAMBODIA BANGLADESH 61,7%

AFRICA SOUTAERICA

ASIA

35 2. WE PROMOTE FAIR FACTORIES 36 ON WORKING CONDITIONS WORKING ON HOW WE SET STANDARDS their rightsare notbeingrespected. to filea complaint whenever they feel A hotlineisalsoavailable for workers places in every factory we produce in. code of conduct isposted onvisible suppliers to know theirrights. The And it'satool for employees and every stage ofthesupplychain. all workers andtheenvironment at It’s aboutbehaving ethicallytowards compliance aspartofsustainability. Essentially, it’s aboutsocial suppliers hasto signandcommit to it. standards we follow. Every oneofour how we work asacompany andthe Our code ofconduct tells theworld

— Key points CONDUCT OF CODE OBERALP of corruption Business shouldbe free discriminated against their abilityandnever employed based on People mustbe dignity treated withrespect and All employees mustbe labor, ever We don’t tolerate child adequately paid must bevoluntary and reasonable andovertime Hours ofwork shouldbe systems waste management use ofresources and approach, themindful a precautionary protection through Environmental a written contract be formally established in relationship must The employment join unions Workers have therightto decent living standards Wages mustenable to work to work, notbeforced Employees mustchoose be decent andsafe Working conditions must

37 2. WE PROMOTE FAIR FACTORIES 38 makes senseto monitor themmore closely. labor conditions andwhere mostregard isneeded-it These regions are thosethathave ahigherriskofpoor 70% ofthistotal was madeinAsiaandSouth America. In 2020,textiles amounted to 82%ofourturnover, and most ofourturnover comes from textile products*. suppliers where items are cutandsewn. Thisisbecause Our monitoring oflaborconditions focuses mainlyon FOCUS ON FOCUS WHAT WE * PRODUCT TYPE TURNOVER BY information read our Social Report 2020. tents,Equipment (shoesandboots, backpacks andbags, sleeping bags, cords, ropes, slings). For more

Textile products includethefollowing:Apparel (menswear, women’s wear, accessories). Footwear andTechnical 82% 3 pch pcAa ah Aca TECHNICAL HARDWARE PRODUCTS TEXILE 18%

and payments; and their response and payments; and theirresponse with local laws regarding wages thevirusandcomplying spread of measures tolimitthe necessary checking that theywere taking the for reassuring them,andalso fundamental.been Both for dialogue withoursuppliershas Maintaining constant andopen Solidarity. three pillars: Dialogue, Stability and on with ourpartnerswere based the healthemergency, ourdealings factories. Since of thebeginning totheworkersand security inthe stability,they tooprovided safety uncertain times, andensuringthat business partnereven inthese our suppliersthat we are areliable to more urgent assuring needs: the pandemic,byshifting thefocus changed abruptlywiththearrival of reports). However, ourplans previous Compliance (see policy the long-term goals inourSocial activities tocontinue progress on audits, trainings andother In 2020 byscheduling we off started — Unexpected challenges COVID-19 PANDEMIC suppliers in this difficult period: period: suppliers inthisdifficult We our have never abandoned commitments tothird parties. were inaposition tohonortheir toensure thatour best oursuppliers avoid stress orovertime. We tried by offeringflexibilityfordelivery, to to supportfactories andworkers rules, andwere able distancing or production duetosick personnel closures andrestrictions onthe information onfactory updated dialogue withoursupplierswe had purchased; thankstoconstantbeen example, materials hadalready production,before where, for inor those to usandconfirmed shipped orders be all completed thatcommitment, we requested 1oo% order stability. To keep our andwithit, continuity” “business The key message from thestart was strong roots. relationships withourpartnershave throughout hasshownusthat the we are inthistogether.

Wear Foundation website For more infovisitthe Fair a more fair andequaltextile industry. It's tough, but that's alsowhatwe like aboutFair Wear. Becauseintheendwe allwant to see FWF’s requirements gethigherevery year, andwe’re continually harder. beingchallengedto try “showing best-practices oncomplex issues”. Thistells uswe’re goingintherightdirection. only given to brands whoare “doing exceptionally well andoperating atanadvanced level” and In 2020,Fair Wear Foundation gave usFWF“Leader” statusfor thefourth year inarow. It’s website andour own website. through theyearly Brand Performance Check.Theresults are thenpublishedbothontheir working conditions. They don’t justauditourfactories –they alsoverify thatwe walk ourtalk workers andcivilsociety. Thismeans itcantake aholisticandsystematic approach to improving Fair Wear Foundation represents –business, theideasandprinciplesofallpartsindustry and WildCountry. Thishelpsusensure thatwe’re always puttingthewellbeing ofpeoplefirst. that we know of:Fair Wear Foundation. We work with Fair Wear for ourbrands Salewa, Dynafit Back in2013,we choseto partnerwiththemostrigorous laborconditions expert intextiles FOUNDATION FAIRWITH WEAR FACTORIES TEXTILE BETTER MAKING

Brand Performance Check Read theresults inour latest published on theirwebsite.published audits, andgives usarating inareport which is mainevents, workerthe year's complaints and and processes, ourapproach andhandlingof effective way. It ourinternal organization asesses we're conduct inan implementing ourcodeof Every year, itreviews ourwork whether tosee Partnering is abig commitment. withFWF handle worker complaints. work FWF's istohelpus important partof a timeline forimprovements Another isset. withmanagement, and is madeandshared audit,acorrectivefactory action plan (CAP) trainings, andaudits. seminars, After each production countrieswho outworker carry stakeholders, andhasavailable local teamsin exchange information withotherbrands of and related issues, provides aplatform foropen It performsandshares research onworkplace- industry. aims toimprove conditions inthetextile labor organizationindependent, non-profit that Fair Wear Foundation isan (FWF) WORKS FOUNDATION HOW FAIR WEAR

39 2. WE PROMOTE FAIR FACTORIES HOW WE MONITOR WORKING CONDITIONS Follow up We continue checking with each factory until First screening exit sign over the entrance have to be corrected an action plan is completed and problems have immediately, but solving issues of worker been solved. All potential suppliers need to go through overtime related to production planning can be a a human rights screening process, fulfill our basic longer-term goal. Together with our suppliers, we Transparency criteria and commit to our Code of Conduct. work out a plan on how to solve these problems and how we can support them. Every year, we publish a detailed report on what Audits we've done to improve working conditions. Here's our latest Social Report. All suppliers have to agree to audits from third Complaints mechanism parties at least every three years. These are The Worker Information Sheet, listing workers' New audit conducted in the local language by teams international rights, is posted in our factories, of experts to carry out a comprehensive and At the end of each three-year period, we conduct has an anonymous hotline number or an email in-depth evaluation: worker interviews, health and a new audit on our factories. This builds on our address. Workers can use these to report problems. safety check and thorough document inspection previous findings and confirms progress. It’s managed by FWF and they forward the (payrolls, safety certifications, time records). complaints to us so that we can solve them Afterwards, findings are shared with the factory directly with the factory. The content and Collaboration and a report on the findings is shared with us. resolution of complaints are published on FWF's We cooperate with other brands sourcing in the Worker interviews website. same factories who share the same values in the protection of workers' rights, by sharing the We want to make sure that workers have a Regular factory visits workload and concentrating better on the solution chance to tell us how they are doing. So as a part of problems. We thus reduce audit fatigue (an of audits, a team of independent local experts Our quality controllers regularly visit production excess of audits) and increase the possibilities of interview workers about factory conditions. This sites. They’re experts on our social compliance effecting change. is done away from the premises to avoid biased requirements – and our eyes on the ground, feedback or retaliation against the interviewees. monitoring the working conditions in person. Evaluation Workers know that their commitments are anonymous so that they can speak freely. We evaluate each supplier with an internal tool. Factory training Rating and progress are based on the results of Corrective action plan Information is power. We set up training sessions audits and follow-up of corrective action plans. in many of our factories that focus on labor Thanks to this tool we are able to understand the We turn the results from the audit into an action rights, social dialogue between management and most recurring findings and develop methods plan: a to-do list of specific findings of things that workers, or special issues like anti-harassment to address them consistently. It also helps us to need to be improved, with concrete targets and a or age verification depending on the needs in a see if our strategy is actually improving working conditions in the factories. 40 clear timeline. Problems like a missing emergency certain country or factory. items andthematerial suppliers. thefactories that producecompliance of our andsocial environmental certifications workers, of number information about Salewa's online transparency platform gives supply chain. prevent andresolve humanrights issuesinthe customer andprioritizing toidentify, disclosure creatingabout anhonestrelationship withthe where inthe world we produce ouritems. It’s Being transparent ismore thanjusttelling Platform Salewa's Transparency TRANSPARENCY latest Social Report. compliance work pleaseread our For more information onoursocial video. ourproducts. oneof Watchbehind thecomplete is ashortmoviethat shows you what's ourjourney are Theresult manufactured. of another. Thisistheatmosphere where products It isanorganized oasiswhere peoplerespect one whothe person honkstheloudestthat wins. the maincityDhaka. It isnotthestrongest or What we saw isthat thingsare different from that produces afactory ouritems. of thereality (Bangladesh) andfilm tosee In for2020, thebeginning we went toComilla sustainability. a product that respects theconcept of We went tothesource, totheorigins of in Bangladesh Made

41 2. WE PROMOTE FAIR FACTORIES 42 chap.3 BACK GIVE & PASSION OUR SHAREWE a difference. is what really makes with ourcommunity experiencing them values. Sharing and ourcore of are some sweating together passion and responsibility, like we do. People, love themountains with peoplethat share ourpassion and we want to we work andlive, and wildlifewhere communities, nature give back tothe We want to

REFUGEES BY TEACHING THEMTHE BOLZANO, WEHELPINTEGRATE YOUNG IN OURVEGETABLE GARDENIN 100 CONTRIBUTE WORKERS SO THAT EVERYONE CAN ASSEMBLED BY DIFFERENTLY ABLED BY ORGANIZING SPORTS WITHMOUNTAINEERS WE SHAREOURPASSION FOR ALPINE bindings Dynafit of of farming of Basics events & sports Competitions %

43 3. WE SHARE OUR PASSION AND GIVE BACK 44 MOUNTAIN EXPERIENCES MOUNTAIN where consumers canwin We hostanumberofcompetitions that usethem. important stakeholders: thepeople we promote alongsideourmost products we make andthelifestyle It alsoallows usto experience the conduct first-hand product testing. mountains isn’t justagoodway to who simplyenjoy moving inthe adventurers orpeople sports withprofessional athletes, Sharing ourpassionfor alpine of twenty women withdifferent a two-day workshop withagroup In 2020,LaMuntorganized mountopia competition. #salewa3000 campaignorDynafit's heart ofthemountains, suchasthe experiences thattake themto the

mountains alltogether. two inspiringdays spentinthe were developed duringthese The first ideas for thenew brand the outdoors. passion for themountainsand backgrounds, united by thesame

and protect endangered wildlife. organisations involved insocial work, our colleagues to supportcharity maintain local livelihoods, engage to climbingto more people,help disabled peopleinto work, give access integrate young refugees, get our community projects, we help responsibility to domore. Through We believe thatcompanies have a COMMUNITY WE CARE FOR OUR

organic theloop! fertilizer that helpsusclose An quality downthat can used. nolonger be thelower usafertilizer hemakes outof sent 2019 and2020, down recycled oursupplierof availablealso personally. foremployees touse In donation theland totheproject is andapartof home onaweekly basis inexchange fora Oberalp take employees can also theproduce get intouch withthelocals. vegetables from aprofessional horticulturist, and work, learnhowtocultivate organic fruitand give themtheopportunitytodomeaningful refugees from various refugee centres. We thing?It'sThe best by15young maintained herbs. vegetables,kinds of fruit,leaves, and berries in Bolzano, Italy, where we produce 40 different land nexttoourheadquarters plotof a 3,000m² First inMarch opened 2017, Salewa Garden is REFUGEE INTEGRATION SALEWA GARDEN FOR

45 3. WE SHARE OUR PASSION AND GIVE BACK 46 CHRISTMAS GIVING CHRISTMAS €20.160, splitbetween fourprojects: In 2020, together we collectively donated company. tenfoldbythe our employees isthenincreased world. In Italy, from thetotal amountcollected charity organizations andprojects around the we organize tocollectdonations for alottery Each year, duringourChristmasdinners, • South Tyrolean Vincent Community, supporting • SupportingaSouth Tyrolean family inneed • Advar, anNGOthatprovides homeassistance • Supportinglocalcommunities inNepalface the people withfinancialdistress to illorelderlypeople. consequences ofthecovid pandemic SALEWA’S GREEN FRIDAY GREEN SALEWA’S we €28.800. donated impact inthe wintersportscommunity. In total, against climate changewhich onfighting focuses was toProtect donated ourWinters (POW), on theSalewa website. For theU.S.A., the20% on-going it project, avideoof andyou can see ashepherd's hutin Valof diFunes. Thisisan European onlinepurchases fortherenovation 2020, revenue thebrand 20% from of donated new Black" campaign duringBlack Friday of For Salewa's of thethird edition "Green isthe VOLUNTEERING VOLUNTEERING COMMUNITY us TirolWool. Val diFunes -andprotect thesheep that give and thenremove fencingonalpinepastures in Oberalp shepherds tolay employees helped In May 2020, andSeptember agroup of Colorado. Glacier inRocky Mountain National Forest of to restore climbingaccess trails at Isabelle the Front Range ClimbingStewards (FRCS) local mountains. Theobjective was to help agroupand attended volunteer day inthe inBoulder Coloradoteam, based organized In July 2020, theOberalp North America

FOR A MOUNTAINEERING SPEED GOOD CAUSE CAUSE GOOD

one of thepoorest regions inNepal.one of school project inDandaphaya inHumla, the headbands went to aprivately funded for thisproject andallearningsfrom aheadbandspecifically created Dynafit a way toraise moneyfor agood cause. 6 hours. was But hisexpedition also Dhaulagiri VII(7,246 m)injustover inNepal,his expedition when heclimbed Brand Manager, anall-time set record with 2019,At theendof Böhm, Benedikt Dynafit

47 3. WE SHARE OUR PASSION AND GIVE BACK 48 CONTRIBUTES EVERYONE disabled peopleare workingdisabled on ourproducts. bindings. Between the three groups, around 175 workers disabled ourskia teamof assemble Algasing onauniqueproject inGermany, where Werkstatt Peiting andBarmherzige Brüder collaborating withCaritas, Herzogsägemühle involvement andrecognition. We are peopletohelpthemget independence,disabled works withorganizationsDynafit that enable Dynafit valuable andkeeping themmotivated. engaged inourbusiness,making themfeel organization Polyval. They are increasingly In 2016, we acollaboration started withsocial ski skins, bystitching, packing andlabelling. ourdisabilities contributetotheproduction of with disabilities since 2013. People withmental manufacturing partnerswho supportpeople At Pomoca we’ve working been with Pomoca

approach the world climbing. In of 2020, the USA bygivingthemtheopportunity to groupsileged orwomen empowerment in different projects of forunderpriv a number with physical disabilities. Evolv supports also Adaptive Groups intheUSA tohelpclimbers for adaptive We climbers. work withseveral world that makes climbingshoesandfeet Evolv istheonlyclimbingcompanyin Evolv - project was bygrass andreceived donated from this profit of inclusivity inclimbing. 100% popular Zenistshoetoadvance diversity and creative collective Brain the Deadreimagined Evolv athlete AshimaShiraishi andL.A. Women WhoClimb. Film Festival, LongBeach Rising, andYoung Climbing Group, Brown Girls Climbing, DEI communities access toclimbing:Adaptive roots organizations that provide marginalized - WILDLIFE PROTECTING LEOPARD TRUST DYNAFIT: SNOW estimates that only about 3,500 snow leopards estimates 3,500 that only about smallerandsmaller.is becoming Research projects. thesnowleopards Thehabitat of 1981 through community-based conservation the current snowleopards population since of organization working that hasbeen toprotect Snow Leopard Trust isa non-profit

in 2020.in DaySnow Leopard All-time record forthe 1,141 20,953 € 2,095,339 organization. donates onecent totheSnow Leopard Trust for each vertical meterachieved, Dynafit Participants accumulate vertical meters–and ski touringevent helpinseveral locations. our Snow Leopard Day each year, apublic Leopard Trust since byorganizing 2007 itshabitat. We’veof supporting Snow been hunting, climate change andthedecimation byillegal threatened species continues tobe remain worldwide. Thesnowleopard Skiers donated vertical Meters gained population is finally starting again! torise population isfinally After several hard work, years of theSaimaa seal and appearing at festivals andincampaigns. methods events topromote alternative fishing where thespecieslives. Thisinvolves organizing Lakeespecially withtheinhabitants Saimaa, of mainly works toraise awareness around theissue speciesintheworld. seal most threatened She theSaimaa –the for theprotection seal of ringed Nature of Association Conservation, isfighting Kaarina Tiainen, together withtheFinnish Conservation Association). withtheEOCA (Europeancoordinated Outdoor Finnish Nature of Association Conservation, Saimaa. We supportaproject bythe managed whichremaining, allof live inFinland’s Lake that there are onlyaround 370-380 Saimaa seals Saimaa inFinland. seal ringed It’s estimated been launched anewproject in2016 to protect the forskimountaineers,and asymbol Pomoca from skin. Asatributetothisanimal real seal Until the1930s, climbingskinswere manufactured PROJECT WITH EOCA WITH PROJECT SEAL POMOCA:

3. WE SHARE OUR PASSION AND GIVE BACK 49 50 chap.4 PRODUCTS LEADING MAKE WE

responsibly. to make them And ourtask is mountains. thepassionate about for peoplethat are and equipment sports apparel technical mountain We produce as product makers. – it’s ourgreatest responsibility nature we love andenjoy as littletrace aspossibleinthe products, we always to leave try innovation. Whenmakingour the latest technology andmaterial creating products thatembody companions. We’re experts in consider ourproducts aslasting - we want ourcommunity to Our highestpriorityisdurability in 2020 chemical tests onourproducts WE CONDUCTED MORE THAN 4,500 100 its Powertex membranes PFC-free production for for ourproducts Materials SAFE ANDRESPONSIBLE WE SELECT THEMOST TECHNICAL, SELEWA HASACHIEVED %

51 4. WE MAKE LEADING PRODUCTS 52 level of quality.level of and work with supplierstoensure ourhigh sites regularty toinspecteach production lot 14 qualitycontrollers. Theyvisitproduction Our qualityteamhastwo qualitymanagers and TEAM QUALITY steps ofproduct development. We keep thisinmindfrom thefirst conditions andcomfort thatlasts. to provide securityinextreme This iswhy ourproducts are designed in theirhistory. for aslongpossibleandtake pride buy products we love, maintainthem jacket every season, we shouldonly from them.Instead ofbuyinganew entire lifespan –andwe shouldlearn only hadafew jackets over their overconsumption. Ourgrandparents challenge rightnow is Society’s biggestsustainability QUALITY LASTING

materials and finished products, ensuring materials andfinished with state-of-the-art machinery for analysing Montebelluna, Italy. Thelab isequiped in and performance testsinouroffice In 2020 we alab formechanical opened labs, andinternally withournewtesting lab. our products externallywith,3rd party both development andproduction we phases, test Aside from thequalitycontrol duringthe TESTING RIGOROUS industrialization orproduction. move development, ontothenextstage of certain they before requirements to fulfill ourproduct development.of Products have We have aqualitygate stage forevery QUALITY GATE we’re delivering best-practice inoursector. thatrequirements we’re aimingfor, that so with oursuppliers. It outthestringent sets We have aqualitymanualthat we created share MANUAL QUALITY

compliance withthehighest standards. performance theygo before tomarket. give uscrucialfeedback onourproducts’ Field testsbyemployees andathletes also than 1800 testsinourlab in2020. For ourfootwear alone, we more conducted keep getting better. feedback toourtechnical that we teamso can consumerOur after-sales sends service ANDLISTEN IMPROVE

SAFETY CHEMICAL through theproduction process, to thefinishedproduct. entire lifecycle ofourproducts –from raw material, highest chemicalstandards. Ourgoalisto control the best-practicewe work withindustry partners to ensure the Along withourin-housechemicalmanagementexpertise, environment. and products are safe for bothhumansandthe One ofourtop prioritiesismakingsure ourmaterials

OUR CHEMICAL POLICY POLICY CHEMICAL OUR and distribution process. with oursuppliers, andit’s the production stage at every of mandatory conform tothe policy. It’s Purchase a central theConditions of partof WildAll Salewa, Country, Dynafit, Pomoca andEvolv branded products year toincludethelatestevery research updates. andregulatory products. Ourambition isabest-practice standard, andwe update it List (RSL), from chemicals allour orlimited alistof that are excluded safety andcompliance. includesourRestricted Thepolicy Substances substances inourproducts andproduction processes. This guarantees hazardousa formalprocess of toban,orlimit,thepresence anduse The Oberalp Chemical Policy isaninternaldocumentthat introduces

53 4. WE MAKE LEADING PRODUCTS HIGHER CHEMICAL STANDARDS

We ensure our products are safe by working with expert partners who test according to the Oberalp Chemical cpac h h Oap hca Pc Policy. In 2020 we conducted more than 4,500 chemical tests on our products. a N chca p 2017 2018 2019 2020 454 Oberalp works with UL, a global safety 413 science company, to verify its products 2.7% 2.1% 2.8% 25% and materials are in compliance with the Oberalp Chemical Policy. Oberalp and UL collaborated to create a system of 314 strong testing procedures and technical processes that UL utilizes worldwide, so we can be consistent and faster, and 24 wherever our suppliers are located, we can support them. Oberalp’s commitment to chemical safety is not limited to applicable regulations; the Group’s Chemical Policy goes beyond legal limits and imposes more restrictive limits, applying a precautionary approach. The cooperation with an important and thorough partner as UL has been essential within Oberalp’s sustainability strategy. Through a strong testing protocol, Oberalp ensures that when a material is found to be non-compliant with our Chemical Policy, the problem is clarified and solved with the supplier. So our consumers receive high-quality 2017 2018 2019 2020 products that are safe for people and for 54 the environment. -party certification such asbluesign®. Here-party certification isthebrand overview. byour partnerlab accordingtested toourOberalp byathird Chemical Policy and/or certified according toourhigher chemical standards. Thismeans, products orthemainfabrics were either In our2020 ourapparel collections, styles more andallourfootwear than80%of were verified MATERIALSSAFE 40% 60% 80% 100% 20% appa aa % ofstyleswithveri�edchemicals SS20 1 FW20 40% 60% 80% 100% 20% appa aa % ofstyleswithveri�edchemicals SS20 FW20 40% 60% 80% 100% 20% appa % ofstyleswithveri�edchemicals per year (summer). * Wild andEvolv Country onlyhave onecollection SS20 1 40% 60% 80% 100% 20% a % ofstyleswithveri�edchemicals

SS20 1

55 4. WE MAKE LEADING PRODUCTS 56 PERFLUORINATED CHEMICALS (PFC permeability. our technicalof products toensure water repellence and to water, andstains. grease We theminsome use products tomake everyday resistantcompounds used Perfluorinated chemical Chemicals (PFCs)are afamily of s )

environment PFCs andthe altogether. and lookfor alternatives toreplace PFCs we toexcludealllong-chain decided ones, aware effectsontheenvironment, these of That's why in2014, as we assoon became themore persistenttheyarebut also innature. tail, thestronger theirabilitytorepel water, headsandtail lengths–thelonger thekinds of PFCshavea tail. Different different typesof molecules looklike asnake, withaheadand travel easilythrough water andwind.PFC easily degrade innature andtheycan also persistent,whichThey’re meanstheydon’t negative healtheffectsinhumans andwildlife. in high to concentrations, linked been they’ve because, criticized PFCshasbeen of The use performance of PFCs. performance of there’s still notechnology that replicates the research, industry and death. Despiteyears of and itcan make thedifference between life where often theweather isunstable orextreme, qualities are crucialformountain activities – repellent andstill allowhumiditytoexit.These for technical water- products tobe that need PFCs guarantee best-in-class performance performance Using PFCsfor

of 6"R"s:of The process we have putinplace consists this road. on theresults andchallenges we encounter along progress within2024. We willcontinue toreport oureffortsin2022 results of andsignificant first We performance required. of the expecttosee real alternativesof which guarantee thelevels thenewtechnologiesand try andfourth,thelack footwear producers tochange theirprocesses the lack experience andcollaboration of from third, thematerials theproperties used; second, of shoes; theconstruction of thecomplexityof first, progress slower, hasbeen duetofourfactors: and 2022 respectively. In ourFootwear segment PFCstoagreat extentwithin2021 of the use important progressvery andexpecttoreduce collections weequipment have abletomake been protecting In ourusers. ourapparel andtextile ourimpactontheenvironment,reduce while still We are constantly lookingforalternatives to Our approach

4 6 2 5 3 1 long-chained ones short-chained ones, andeliminate Restrict theuseofPFCs to certain challenges we encounter alongtheway Report ontheprogress we make and the solutions stakeholder initiatives andresearch projects to findjoint Reunite andexpert andparticipate inindustry repellency treatments to advance inthedevelopment ofPFC-free water Research andinvest inourpartners alternatives PFC-based treatments withPFC-free orbestavailable Replace Where water repellency isneeded,substitute treatments Rethink theneedfor water repellency

57 4. WE MAKE LEADING PRODUCTS APPAREL APPAREL

SS19 42% PFC- FREE PFC- FREE SS19 10% SS20 43% SS20 13%

57% MMER MMER SS21 SS21 24%

PFC- FREE FW19 43% PFC- FREE FW19 1% FW20 45% FW20 6% 48% WINER

FW21 WINER FW21 10%

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PFC- FREE SS19 4% SS19 0% SS20 4% PFC- FREE SS20 0% MMER MMER SS21 66% SS21 77%

PFC- FREE FW19 3% FW19 0% FW20 38% PFC- FREE 43% 68% FW20

FW21 WINER WINER FW21 100%

* Equipment includes: backpacks * Equipment includes: skis, backpacks and and sleeping bags accessories, poles, skins 58 APPAREL APPAREL

SS19 42% PFC- FREE PFC- FREE SS19 10% SS20 43% SS20 13%

57% MMER MMER SS21 SS21 24% 4. WE MAKE LEADING PRODUCTS

PFC- FREE FW19 43% PFC- FREE FW19 1% FW20 45% FW20 6% 48% WINER

FW21 WINER FW21 10%

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PFC- FREE SS19 4% SS19 0% SS20 4% PFC- FREE SS20 0% MMER MMER SS21 66% SS21 77%

PFC- FREE FW19 3% FW19 0% FW20 38% PFC- FREE 43% 68% FW20

FW21 WINER WINER FW21 100%

* Equipment includes: backpacks * Equipment includes: skis, backpacks and and sleeping bags accessories, poles, skins 59 60 had nostyleswithwaterrepellentfabrics. treatments. Inbothcases,theywereupcycled,leftovermaterials,thatweusedtoavoidcreatingwaste. 2021, WildCountry Wild Countryhasonecollectionperyear(summer).In2019and2020,somestyleshadfabricswithPFC-based DWR (pg. 57)toreduceourimpactaminimum. and 2020collectionstogetanoverviewoftheusechemicalsubstances.IncasesinwhichwefoundPFCs,areapplyin g theOberalp6Rsstrategy 2020 wastheyearinwhichwealignedEvolv'soperationswithoursustainabilitystrategy.Asa�rststep,testedallmater ials andshoestylesofthebrand's2019 many stages ofR&D andathlete�eld testing,Pomoca �nally reached100% PFC-free skinproduction from2021 collection. Pomoca became apioneerwhenitintroduced theworld's�rstcom pletely PFC-free skins(includingcoating) in2016.After OPREEPOMOAININOLLEION OOWEAR had nostyleswithwaterrepellentfabrics. treatments. Inbothcases,theywereupcycled,leftovermaterials,thatweusedtoavoidcreatingwaste. 2021, WildCountry Wild Countryhasonecollectionperyear(summer).In2019and2020,somestyleshadfabricswithPFC-based DWR (pg. 57)toreduceourimpactaminimum. and 2020collectionstogetanoverviewoftheusechemicalsubstances.IncasesinwhichwefoundPFCs,areapplyin g theOberalp6Rsstrategy 2020 wastheyearinwhichwealignedEvolv'soperationswithoursustainabilitystrategy.Asa�rststep,testedallmater ials andshoestylesofthebrand's2019 many stages ofR&D andathlete�eld testing,Pomoca �nally reached100% PFC-free skinproduction from2021 collection. Pomoca became apioneerwhenitintroduced theworld's�rstcom pletely PFC-free skins(includingcoating) in2016.After OPREEPOMOAININOLLEION OOWEAR

2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 MMER 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 MMER 1.3% 2.2% 1.3% 2.2% PFC- FREE PFC- FREE SS21 SS20 SS21 SS20 55% 55% 42% 42% 46% 46% 65% 65% 90% 90% 100% 100% When it comes to keeping you warm, natural materials of animal origin offer exceptional performance. Wool and down are the ones we use the most, and we take special care to NATURAL WARMTH ensure that the sheep, ducks and geese are treated ethically.

WOOL TirolWool® Responsive From the Mountains for the Made From Nature — Mountains — Is a blend of 13 different natural Sourced from Tyrolean mountain thermo-reactive minerals. sheep. Wool is biodegradable and it’s packed with benefits: excellent insulation, breathability, Recycled Polyester — thermal regulation and outstanding warmth. Support local farmers Responsive is blended with recycled Farmers receive better money polyester fibres, produced from It is also part of our DNA. We have been using for their wool. post-consumer bottles. wool for years. Recycled, virgin, boiled, as yarn and as a padding for our insulations. Traceability — Recycled Heat — All our suppliers of virgin wool guarantee to We know exactly where our wool Keeps you warm and dry avoid mulesing, a cruel practice that causes pain comes from and how animals longer, reflecting your body heat to the sheep. are kept. back to you.

When we began looking at possibilities for using local wool, we found that it was not being sold Animal Welfare — Better Performance — for clothing. Because of its coarseness, it was Farmers shear sheep twice a year The insulation allows for faster only used as a filling material for construction, or in a humane manner to keep the recovery by improving local blood thrown away - at a cost. animals healthy. circulation and promoting oxygen in your bloodstream.

We thought this was a pity, both for the high Responsible Chemical Treatment — potential of this material, and for the herders. The wool is washed with Long-Term Durability — In cooperation with them and various other Oxy-Wash; a patented oxygen Wear it for years, put it in the partners, we looked for ways to use this washing technique that does not washing machine, get it wet; it will traditional resource, and combine with an use chlorine. continue to keep you warm. innovative technology. The result is TirolWool® Responsive. Salewa's 2020 collections used TirolWool® Responsive in 75% of apparel product insulations 62

INDUSTRIAL CHAIN COLLECTOR CHAIN DOWN conducted without warning. independent andisbasedonregular checksand inspectionsthatare industrial supply chainsare checked and controlled. The standard is well throughout theirlives andallsteps alongthecollector and worldwide, guaranteeing that ducksandgeeseare treated RDS iscurrently themostcomprehensive animal welfare standard our sleepingbagsfollowed shortlyafter. We useexclusively RDS-certified down inourapparel since 2014,and We Responsible down. 100% onlyuse DownStandard (RDS)-certified Households orsmallfarms raise geeseandducksfor personal consumptionor sale inthelocalmarket. Industrial farmsraise geese andducksfor their meat. to townandcollectthedown Collectors movefromtown and feathersthathavebeen Farms deliverbirdstothe slaughterhouse ontrucks. set aside. down andfeathersfromthe Larger collectorspoolthe process thebirdsformeat Slaughter Houses smaller collectors. and feathers. third-party certification body Yes to afullyaudited supply chainby aprofessional, No slaughtering ofanimals onlyfor down andfeathers No force-feeding ofducks andgeese No live plucking downmeans: RDS-certified clean andsortbasedonquality Pre-processor/Processors and down/feathertype. Manufacturer Retail MICROFIBERS AND MICROPLASTICS

What is the problem with Researchers have found microfibers of cotton, advice, like the tips we are giving you. We viscose, polyester, nylon, and fibres of animal are also following other developments and microfibers? origin in nature. research projects worldwide. In 2020, we started The focus on microplastics may be explained conducting tests with a third-party laboratory, Microfibers are textile fragments less than 10 with a broad concern about plastic pollution, using the method developed by TMC. By 4. WE MAKE LEADING PRODUCTS micrometers. They can be either synthetic or because of the risks to human health, with finding out the causes of and possible solutions natural. Microfibers are increasingly being particles entering our bodies through the food to shedding, we aim to make products which are found in nature, and are identified as a source chain or through air pollution, and the slow more robust and durable, and therefore to reduce of marine, air and ground pollution. Small degradation process of materials. microfiber release. parts of these fibers can be released during production processes, as well as consumer use, care, and disposal. This is called “shedding”. What are we doing What can you do to address this issue? to reduce microfiber and What’s the difference between We are participating in various research microplastic release? microfibers and microplastics? projects and industry-wide initiatives, geared When doing your laundry: at establishing the causes of shedding. As Microfibers are tiny textile fragments. a company which specializes in mountain Technically, they are very fine synthetic or • Keep the temperature down. The lower the equipment, we mainly use synthetic materials man-made fibers, like polyester or viscose, but temperature, the less your clothes get and therefore, our focus is on polyester and sometimes researchers also refer to natural damaged and fewer fibers are released into nylon-based fabrics. We are collaborating with ° fibers, like cotton and wool in their studies. the water. 30 is just fine! research institutes and our fabric suppliers to Microplastics are minute particles of plastic find out the possible issues and solutions for the • Fill it up. More microfibers are released origin only. These may come from nylon or materials we use.We are a founding member of when the machine is at half-load. polyester based synthetic fabrics, but they may The Microfibre Consortium (TMC), a research also result from the degradation of other types of • Use liquid detergent instead of powder. And project which is looking into the causes of plastic waste, like PET bottles, paints and tyres. avoid high PH detergents. shedding in the construction of materials and also aims to develop a universal testing method, • Let your clothes drip-dry. Drying machines for determining and quantifying fiber release. cause large amounts of microfibre release - Do only synthetic materials We also contribute to Textilemission, another and consume a lot of energy. project which is focusing on fiber shedding and fabrics shed? • Simply wash less. Wash your clothes and during home laundry of products to generate home textiles only when really necessary.

No, ALL fabrics and fibers are known to shed. immediate knowledge and data - and practical 63 WE Environmental challenges affect all of us – businesses, people, nature and PRODUCE future generations. We’re serious about reducing our impact across our entire supply chain.

MINDFULLY We want to close the production loop, and every year we increase our efforts to reduce waste. Our various upcycling projects turn leftovers and wasted material into fun, useful products. Reducing our carbon footprint – We're mountaineers and mountain sport specialists, spending most of our time working and living among nature and the mountains. That makes us feel particularly responsible to chap.5 protect the environment. to work car-free in anumber of new initiatives. by car. who optoutofcommuting to work competition rewards employees OUR ANNUAL 2019. all Dynafitbindingsfrom November by providing alifetime guarantee on products waste intonew We’re turning lifetime product extending We are

65 5. WE PRODUCE MINDFULLY 66 for aslong of thingswe do. in therightdirection. Here are anumberof examples extending thelife ofourproducts This meansfor example makingproduction efficient, business model. the old"take, make anddispose"thinking,to acircular environmental isto gofrom impactofourindustry Probably themostimportantstep inreducing the CIRCULAR GOING possible. We are doingourbestto go and recycling materials parts- so that productsparts- so last longer. We and spare resoling –like fixing, offerrepair services RepairCare & on raw materials. ourdependenceour collections –helpingusreduce We’ve fabrics more within recycled touse started Recycling recycling system forthis. ourpackaging,of andwe’re studyingaclosed-loop We’re testing different theimpact options toreduce Packaging leftovers. andreduce materials efficiently over from previous collections. Thisallows ustouse backpacksof sleeping bagswere and 80% of carried In 2020 Salewa collections, 64% apparel styles, of 87% design Long-lasting to waste. reusing materials that would gone have otherwise We’re creating products from production leftovers, Upcycling

guarantee lifetime Dynafit LIFETIME PRODUCT EXTENDING or replacement of the bindings.or replacement of willassumefullresponsibility forrepair Dynafit nevertheless ascertain adefectonyour bindings, your bindingswithoutworries. If you should you get upthe mountain anddownagain on materials and production. It isespeciallyessential we strictattention toqualitycontrols pay very for amounts to10years. In product development, bindings, that engineering. In Dynafit of thecase bindings andtheirmaterials, componentsand lifespan. Rather, your itrefers tothe lifespan of website. Thelifetime doesn’t meanyour personal November1st of 2019 andregisters themonour bindings after the customer who buys Dynafit lifetime guarantee10-year Dynafit toevery For we thisreason, are nowable toofferalimited bindings that we are expandingtheirwarranty. touring. We our thequalityof of convinced are so from themselves headtotoeforski to equip mountainOur products athlete allowevery long-lasting durability itsskitouringbindings. of theoutstanding isproud features of and Dynafit you can use themforlonger.you can use parts andrepairs items, foryour so damaged We create high qualityproducts andofferspare

products tousforservicing. are sent outrepairs themselves,not abletocarry the for technical enquiries. Whenourdealers are are always availableoffices withhelpandadvice repairs. teamsineach our Service of oneof spare partsforthemostcommontypesthese brand with websites. Ourdealersare equipped which of directlysome onthe bought can be offer avariety spare partsfortheirproducts, of anymore. Ourbrandsthey really used cannot be chancesecond andextendingtheir lifeuntil Repairing products meansgivingthema replacement parts Salewa andDynafit to theEuropean market inthenearfuture. waste. We are planning toextendthisservice product products of andthereduction used promoting and encouragingof therevival of Thisisourway intheUSA. offers thisservice gyms. It istheonlyclimbingshoebrand that pairs amonthforendconsumersandclimbing operationresole which thousandsof resoles Evolv operates itsownUSclimbingshoe service Evolv resoling

67 5. WE PRODUCE MINDFULLY 68 discarded woollendiscarded goods. madeinItaly100% from –itswool recycled 100% isalso flagship products, ourbestselling Sarner,One of isn’t just RECYCLING inside ofthe jacket jersey to line the bonded withonein The wool fabric is Bonding composition andcolor are sorted according to The woolen sweaters Sorting of impurities The fibers are cleaned Carding resistant yarn homogeneous and to obtainanew The fibers are spun Spinning the wool fibres unravelled to recreate The sweaters are Unravelling create thejacket The fabric issewn to Production Garment

this project more than550kg plastic since thestart of of ourcollection. We'veproduction of recovered our supplierwho theplastic forthe uses (plastic themto andmetal parts)and send development we phases, separate thematerials alltheproduct testing and When we finish skiboots. Dynafit system our forrecycling the prototypes of stages. Since 2019, we have acircular created ourproduct development of beginning very Our committment tocircularity starts from the prototypesSki boot . THROUGHOUT THEIR LIFE CYCLE LIFE THEIR THROUGHOUT MEASURING THE IMPACT OF OUR PRODUCTS what to focuson. have thebiggest impact. Thisway you know you understand which steps inthelifecycle transport anLCA anduse. Theresults let of the stepsinbetween such asmanufacture, to theday when waste. itbecomes Andall product, from extracting theraw material, aproduct the -looking at theentire of lifeof theenvironmentalmethod toassess impacts (LCA)to start. assessment Alifecycle isa related toaproduct, you have toknowwhere If you want thenegative toreduce impacts cycle assessment? What isalife ranges. our goal istoexpandit ourotherproduct now conducting oneonourbindings, and Pomocathe bestseller skin,we are ourkey products. of Weon some with started We have starting been toconductLCAs in order toidentify ways toimprove. phase, we tolookat thegreater need picture We cannot onlylookat theproduction lifetime isourresponsibility. oursingleproducts throughoutof theirentire We that believe understanding thereal impact

and recyclable materials; the functional recycled high environmental of impact; theuse eliminating unnecessary reinforcementseliminating unnecessary by thematerial use the optimization of an alternative design concept that includes: theclimbing helmet with performance of 3. We can improve theenvironmental environmental impact. 2. Transport doesnothave abig impact israw material production. 1. Thearea withthehighest environmental What we learned life. endof to thepossibleorassumed damage claims,of through and theafter-sales thehelmetincase impactof products toourwarehouse, rawof andfinished production processes, alltransport andtheir thematerials used of full assessment amost popular helmets. Thestudyincluded Salewa its anLCA ononeof commissioned the environmental itsproducts, impactof In 2020, itscommitmenttoreduce aspartof on aHelmet Salewa's LCA

with and our packaging improved. willbe materials, have recycled lesscomponents, of to enaglerepair andrecycling, includetheuse fordisassembly designed new helmetswillbe changes visiblefrom willalready be 2022: our to make improvements aspects. Some inthese We willinvest onresearch anddevelopment Next steps recycling. and with clearinstructions fordisassembly customer claim; a“circular product design” a potential environmental of impactsincase the product the andreduce extend thelifeof arepair-friendlymaterials used; design, to theamountof of modules; thereduction integration componentsintoother some of

69 5. WE PRODUCE MINDFULLY Dynafit's LCA on a skitouring binding

Background Ski touring has gained popularity in recent years, and experienced a real “boom" during the Covid pandemic. The growth in the market, alongside Dynafit's concern about the environmental impact of its products, prompted the brand to carry out a comprehensive life cycle assessment for one of the brand's core products, one of the best- selling ski touring bindings, in 2020. Modern ski touring bindings are mainly made of steel, aluminium and high-tech synthetic materials, which are subject to various mechanical and chemical processes. and eco-points), and hope it will help us lay sites are in Germany and the long lifetime In the LCA, we did not only look at the the foundations for the development of better of Dynafit bindings (enhanced by Dynafit's materials and production processes, but products, reducing this impact. “Lifetime Guarantee”). also took into account all other stages of the bindings‘ life cycle. Applying the so-called “Cradle-to-Grave” approach, we analysed the environmental impact from production to What we learned Next steps assembly, distribution, usage and the disposal stage. -About 65% of the total environmental impact Dynafit is taking a close look at all the is caused by raw material and packaging. At findings. Starting in 2021, we will invest in To date, the majority of LCAs in the outdoor the same time, there’s also great potential for research and development to optimize every sector are focusing on textiles, and there is optimization. possible aspect and make the next generation hardly any LCA published data on technical of ski touring bindings and equipment even hardware. To the best of our knowledge, -Transport of the finished product makes less more sustainable. We will report on our this is the first comprehensive LCA on than 3% of the total environmental impact. progress in the next collection. this kind of product. We gained valuable -Overall, the balance is good, thanks to 3 knowledge on the environmental impact of facts: most of our suppliers are in Germany, our bindings (measured in CO2 equivalents Austria and Switzerland; our production

UPCYCLING

From banners Salewa Dynafit to bags — turning waste — may nothing Our in-store marketing banners show beautiful photos of mountain landscapes and adventures. into resource go to waste We change them every year - but we don't want to Salewa strongly believes in the partnership Dynafit has also been working on different see this material go to waste. Since 2019, we are with the University of Bolzano. Through the projects to reduce their waste to a minimum. collaborating with social organization La Venenta years, the core of the projects have been to In 2018 several upcycling projects were to turn them into useful products, like tote bags. give a second life to Salewa's leftovers. This launched, and continued through 2020. year, the upcycling project has met the need to help the less fortunate. Belts and a covers The Battery Life Saver is a phonecase designed for slipping bags were designed and donated to keep your smartphone warm during your most extreme excursions. The case is made to the homeless. Our designers studied the Pomoca entire production process for a number of our using leftover fabrics from previous seasons, products, and learned that they could use the both for the internal and external layers. Same offcuts – pieces of fabric that are left after a goes for the Removable Sweat Pad, designed —new life for skin garment’s been cut out – in other products. and produced with residual fabrics. waste In 2020, Salewa partenered with Skinalp Leftover fabrics were used also to create bags to create a wallet with the leftover stock of and give them to athletes for use in races, In 2016, Pomoca decided to give a second life like the "Mezzalama", and in 2020, we made to its skin waste material by partnering with camping tents' grounsdsheet. The external cladding of the wallet is made from Pomoca colourful "drybags" using waterproof leftover Skinalp - a small company from Aosta Valley, fabrics. Italy, that produces accessories from the waste upcycled ski skins. of ski touring skins. With our production waste, *Skinalp has created belts, key chains and bags. A portion of the proceeds then go to a Nepalese non-profit that supports housing for children. 72 PACKAGING the impacts of our single use plastic packaging. our singleuse the impactsof reduce tosignificantly the outdoor industry working with over 30brands andretailers from by theEuropean Outdoor Group. We are the Single-Use Plastics (SUP) Project led Single-Use Plastics Project –We of are members qualityandefficiency.of polybags are theonlyoption that works interms inourwarehouses. stored and being Currently, while protected tobe products traveling need are our currently plastic bagsbecause usingthese and oftentimes intoourcustomers’ homes. We through ourlogistics terminalsandretail stores, products astheymove from manufacturing, the polybags we forprotecting use oursingle plastic consumption areOur mainsource of PACKAGING PLASTIC Here’s whatwe’re upto: can andrecycle whatwe can’t. objective isto eliminate whatwe and cardboard packaging. Our main categories: plasticpackaging Our packaging issplitinto two

to find a solution istodo asolution to find We allface way thesameproblem thebest –so the website For more information visit leaving noresponsibility totheendconsumers. torecycling - andsent all polybags are collected an open-loop recycling stream bywhich industry environment. Theproject iscurrently focusing incinerators, orthenaturalending upinlandfills, create systems which prevent our polybags from materials are intheresource retained stream, and which endupwithconsumers, ensure that our plasticscurrent thequantities of aimistoreduce life, theyareof particularly problematic. Our performance. We that intheirend learned also theyhave phases, and use asuperiorecological and that duringtheirproduction, transport, thanalternatives, thingsbetter plastics dosome forourpolybags.life scenarios We that learned and several material alternatives, andendof plastic packagingthe ecological impacts of Together we theproblem, researched of thescale ittogether. Recycled polybags –inthemeantime, while from ourwarehouse. recyclable ones, forallorders that out are sent changed ourcardboard and boxes forrecycled (lunch box, repair kit,etc.). skins duringyour touraswell asanyotheruse The packaging forcarrying isperfectboth Pomoca SkinBoxes A4pages600,000 (3.0 paper/pulp). tonsof plastic) equivalent to andcardboard tubes tonsof avoid 120,000 bags(1.2 single-use packaging Thisway inside ourskiboots. we –we the bootspackaging eliminated Dynafit collections.FW20 polybags forourapparelrecycled itemsfrom a long-term we solution, tousing have shifted we are working ontheSUPProject tofind Recycledfor allonlineorders boxes DOING? WE ARE WHAT ELSE reusable packaging forourskiskins.

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CARBON FOOTPRINT CARBON OUR REDUCING IMPACT ENVIRONMENTAL OUR INDIRECT IMPACT * This was theoutcome: entire company, to seewhere ourbiggestenvironmental impactsare. Back in2015,we conducted aCorporate CarbonFootprint studyonour them, the responsibility isnormally limited. transportation, etc). Because acompany hasnodirect control over mean we willsitbackandignore the problem. production inSwitzerland. Butthisdoesn’t – it’s all outsourced, except for ourskins However, we don’t own any ofourproduction impact isactuallyrelated to ourproduction. Our studyshowed thatover 80%ofour Indirect operations impactrefers toallouroutsourced (production, 86% * DIRECT IMPACT 14% their business travels. We encourage toorganise employees car-sharing for oursupplychain.performance of share, benchmark andtrack theenvironmental theHiggto using Index* asaway totransparently are committed oursuppliers A majorityof partner factories are, too. We’re partner system bluesign® thestandards.as oneof and agree environmental upon,sets protection Conduct,Our Code which of allsupplierssign SO FAR ACHIEVEDWE'VE SOME OF WHAT s and many of our andmanyof

helping us further reduce our carbon footprint. ourcarbon helping usfurtherreduce , devices efficient tomoreItalian energy offices In 2020 we inour substituted allourprinters space in2020 wasoffice 35.01 kWh/sqm. Electricity consumption meterof persquare was 4359all ouroffices GJ(1,210,799.00 kWh). In 2020,ourglobalelectricity consumption across works evaluation, andenergy procurement. processing andenergy balances, innovation comfortparameters,optimization of report consumption monitoring, monitoringand energy through use energy audits, energy consultant that helpsustoimprove our We Manager Energy , anexternal have acertified LED lighting inallneworrenovated shops. 2017,LED lighting inshops: asof we onlyuse 7,6of CO2emissions. tonnesof 22.094of saving km,resulting inanestimated limitation, together we atotal covered bikes orbyfootcouldparticipate. Despitethis only theemployees who ontheir commuted more sustainable thanever before. Thisyear, from work bycar. In 2020, thecompetition was employees who commuting toand optoutof Our car-free toworkcompetition rewards * sustainability throughout thesupplychain. apparel and footwear environmental industries forassessing andsocial TheHigg Index isaself-assessment andbenchmarking toolfor

73 5. WE PRODUCE MINDFULLY 74 REDUCTION AND ENERGY OUR HEADQUARTERS as possible. be asefficient to building thedesigned westart, — From the and acafé. for conferences andevents, aSalewa shop, acentre– thebuildingoffersaclimbinggym, residents, consumers, alpinistsandmore employees. It's hometolocal asecond also ecological workplace forover Oberalp 200 ourcompany. of soul Awarm, welcoming, global headquartersin2011. It’s theheartand We thedoors toOberalp’s opened new

This is because, tocomply withthe protocolsThis is because, inrelationslightly increased to 2019. during lockdown, ourenergy consumption In 2020, ouroffices despitetheclosure of floors, we’ve4 newoffice decreased itby32%. consumption. Since 2012, despitetheopening of We’ve worked also tominimizeourenergy emissions. consumption, helpinguscompensate forour ourenergy of to136% grid in2020 equaled energy solar tothe weof andfed produced intothepublicenergy grid.Theamountfed 740,006 energy in2020, kWhof which we We haveaphotovoltaic that system produced ENERG ONPIONAOREAARER 100,000.00 200,000.00 300,000.00 400,000.00 500,000.00 600,000.00 700,000.00 800,000.00

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2020 LOGISTICS CENTRE day one. focus sincethe has been centrelogistics inour efficiency and energy Sustainability — with byamanualwarehouse system. due totheirsize(e.g. dealt they’re skis)so The automatic system can’t items handlesome 30,000 pieces each day. warehouse system, which handlesaround through theautomatic orders are fulfilled is around 10,000 m2. More our than70%of isbuiltover fourfloorsand with ouroffices, Our central warehouse, in2011 along opened

feedback modules. corresponding power back intothesystem via during thebraking phases We generatedfeed theenergy energy.the mostamountof accelerationbecause requires in motion withatime lag, We theremaining machines set at thesametime. four machinesof can start that amaximum so machines consumption upour tostart We monitorthetime andenergy them toarecycling company. machine sending before with ourcompressing cardboard boxes all used recycled carton . We compress are 100%by usandoursuppliers All cardboard used both boxes

sustainable option. freight,possible andoptforsea themore freight.sea We toavoid airfreight try where ourproducts tousby aremajority of shipped transportingof ourproducts. Overall, the In 2020, we tracked theenvironmental impact Enjoy the mountains without leaving anytrace. Use your bike. Take bagwithyou. areusable shopping etc.). upcycled, (recycled, Look outforcircular product s onthemarket Don’t inthebin. thowyour oldclothes Look forrecycling tohome. possibilities close Your contribution? TRANSPORTATION INBOUND 18% LORRY/VAN 81,5% SEAFRIEGHT 0,5 %AIRFRIEGHT

75 5. WE PRODUCE MINDFULLY 76 REPORTING transparent organization. our responsibility asa doing –isavital part of – andrevealing howwe’re heldaccountablebeing Because we that believe are there somany? Why sustainability efforts. to report onour different organizationsof We work with awealth

Germany, Austria, Switzerland) Caritas Werkstätten (Onlyin Austria, Switzerland) SOS Kinderdörfer (OnlyinGermany, EOCA (OnlyPOMOCA) Economia Alto Adige Responsible Down Standard Bluesign Fair Wear Foundation Association Outdoor Industry European Outdoor Group INITIATIVES EXTERNAL IN MEMBERSHIPS

Sportartikelindustrie (BSI) Bundesverband derdeutschen Only POMOCA) Switzerland, Thinksport (Sportlobby in (Only POMOCA) Federation (ISMF) International SkiMountaineering Only POMOCA) region, (Chamber ofCommerce ofVaud CVCI ASSOSPORT Assoimprenditori Alto Adige ASSOCIATIONS OF MEMBERSHIP

with the GRIStandards: Core option. inaccordanceThis report prepared hasbeen in the paragraphdescribed ‘How we do things’. outaccordinganalysis carried totheapproach Sustainability Report reflect themateriality and detail withwhich we cover issuesinthe Global Reporting Initiative. The breadth Standards in2016 bytheGRI– issued with theGRISustainability Reporting We thisdocumentinaccordance prepared STANDARDS REPORTING SUSTAINABILITY And itprovides information onissuesthataffect ourstakeholders. on oursustainabilityperformance key and theindustry’s indicators. towards atransparent andstructured reporting process. Itgives details Our 2020SustainabilityReport isanimportantmilestone inourjourney CALCULATIONS FOR METHODOLOGY

will be annual. will be on anannualbasisandthe reporting frequency The performance indicators were collected operations over time. our theevolution of of an assessment comparative only, purposes astoallow so referring for toprevious years ispresented Anydata2020), noted. unlessotherwise 2020 (from 1January 2020 to31December information anddataThe reported refer to REPORTING OF SCOPE

39100, Bolzano, Italy. Via Waltraud-Gebert-Deeg Str. 4, Our headquarters are in: information anddata we provide. and enhance theaccuracy the andreliability of report istostrengthen ourreporting system, ourultimate objectives throughOne of the report drafting, inorder toshapethisreport. data intheprocessinvolved gathering of and Several ouroperating of departments were CRITERIA CALCULATION

77 REPORTING MATERIALITY TOPIC CORRELATION

The following table presents the correlation between the material topics (mapped in the materiality matrix on page 21) and the GRI Standard aspects, together with an explanation of the material topics and their boundaries.

Material Topic Definition GRI Indicator Boundary – where the impact occurs

Product Responsibility

Always strive to increase the quality of products, ensure Product quality maximum safety standards and design products to have n.a. Inside, Outside (Suppliers) and durability a longer life-time

Chemicals Avoid the use of dangerous chemicals in our products, find n.a. Inside, Outside (Suppliers) management alternatives to harmful chemicals and test products

Push for innovation and new technologies, participate in R & D and industry research projects, find new opportunities for brand n.a. Inside, Outside (science, education) innovation differentiation and expansion

Environmental responsibility

Sustainable Use environmentally and socially friendly materials to design n. a. Inside, Outside (Suppliers) product design products that have minimal negative impact 78 REPORTING

Material Topic Definition GRI Indicator Boundary – where the impact occurs

Social responsibility

Human Rights Human rights in Make sure all factory workers are respected and face Assessment; Outside (Suppliers) the supply chain fair working conditions Supplier Social Assessment

Organise activities and initiatives, for example to support Community Local the local region, help refugee integration and support Inside development communities mountain communities

Promote sports Promote an outdoor and healthy lifestyle and promote Inside, Outside (athletes, consumers, and alpine lifestyle the brand’s mountaineering spirit local community)

Economic Governance

Market Work to find innovative measures to increase the Economic Inside, Outside (Dealers, NGOs, Consumers, competitiveness competitiveness of the company within the market performance Media, Authorities & Regulations)

Continuous improvement of our customer service Customer service to meet client needs, for example through product n.a. Inside, Outside (Dealers) repair services 79 GRI CONTENT TABLE

The following table presents the GRI Disclosures covered by this. Report according to the option “In Accordance-core”, as prescribed by the GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards 2016 of the Global Reporting Initiative. For each Disclosure, a brief description is provided and the page/section in the Sustainability Report where the information can be found. A specific comment is provided for Disclosures that have not been covered or have only been partially covered.

GRI Standard Disclosure Page ref: Comments

GRI 102: General Disclosures

GRI 102-1 Name of the organization 1

GRI 102-2 Activities, brands, products and services 10-16

GRI 102-3 Location of HQ 16

GRI 102-4 Location of operations 16

GRI 102-5 Ownership and legal form 8

GRI 102-6 Markets served 16

GRI 102-7 Scale of organisation 6

GRI 102-8 Information on employees and other workers 24-31

Oberalp applies the Precautionary Principle to cope GRI 102-9 Supply chain 32-41 with possible risks and to protect the environment. 80 GRI Standard Disclosure Disclosure Disclosure REPORTING GRI 102: General Disclosures

GRI 102-10 Significant changes to the organisation and its supply chain 35

GRI 102-11 Precautionary Principle or Approach 37, 54, 57-60

GRI 102-12 External initiatives 76

GRI 102-13 Membership of Associations 76

GRI 102-14 Statement from senior decision-maker 2

GRI 102-16 Values, principles, standards, and norms of behaviour 7

GRI 102-18 Governance structure n.a.

GRI 102-40 List of stakeholder groups 20

No employees are covered by collective GRI 102-41 Collective bargaining agreements n.a. bargaining agreements

GRI 102-42 Identifying and selecting stakeholders 18-20

GRI 102-43 Approach to stakeholder engagement 20-21

GRI 102-44 Key topics and concerns raised 21

GRI 102-45 Entities included in the consolidated financial statements n.a.

GRI 102-46 Defining report content and topic 18-21

GRI 102-47 List of material topics 21

This is the first Report in accordance to the GRI GRI 102-48 Restatements of information n.a. Standards.

This is the first Report in accordance to the GRI GRI 102-49 Changes in reporting n.a. Standards. 81 GRI Standard Disclosure Page ref: Comments

GRI 102: General Disclosures

The reported information and data refer to 2020 (from 1st of January 2020 to 31 December 2020). GRI 102-50 Reporting period n.a. Any data referring to previous years is presented for comparative purposes only.

The previous report was published for the 2019 GRI 102-51 Date of most recent report n.a. reporting period.

GRI 102-52 Reporting cycle n.a. Annual

GRI 102-53 Contact point for questions regarding report n.a. [email protected]

This report has been prepared in accordance with GRI 102-54 Claims of reporting in accordance wit the GRI Standards n.a. the GRI Standards: Core option.

GRI 102-55 GRI Content index 80-83

GRI 102-56 External assurance n.a. This report has not been externally assured.

GRI 200: Economic – Economic Performance

GRI 201-1 Direct economic value generated and distributed 17

GRI 300: Environmental – Materials

GRI 301-2 Recycled input materials used 76, 66, 68

GRI 300: Environmental – Energy

GRI 302-1 Energy consumption within the organisation 73-75 82 GRI Standard Disclosure Disclosure Disclosure REPORTING

GRI 300: Environmental – Supplier Environmental Assessment

New suppliers that were screened using GRI 308-1 37 environmental criteria

GRI 400: Social –Employment

GRI 401-1 New employee hires and turnover 26

GRI 401-2 Employee benefits 30-31

GRI 401-3 Parental leave 30

GRI 400: Social –Training and Education

GRI 404-1 Average hours of training per year per employee 28

Percentage of employees receiving regular performance GRI 404-3 27 and career development reviews

GRI 400: Social – Human Rights Assessment

Operations that have been subject to human rights GRI 412-1 38-40 reviews of impact assessments

Operations with local community engagement, impact GRI 413-1 45-49 assessments, and development programs

GRI 414-1 New suppliers that were screened using social criteria 34-40

Incidents of non-compliance concerning product and No incidents of non-compliance have been GRI 417-2 n.a. service information and labelling reported during 2019.

Non-compliance with laws and regulations in the social No incidents of non-compliance have been GRI 419-1 n.a. and economic area reported during 2019. 83 Oberalp Group

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