CHANGE THROUGH INNOVATION
OUR RESPONSIBLE INNOVATIONS
FOOTWEAR
Salomon continues to innovate in sustainable footwear with several key products.
In 2021, the INDEX.01, the first fully recyclable running shoe, was introduced, reducing CO2 emissions by 44%. The range has expanded with the INDEX.02 and INDEX.03, further enhancing lightness, durability, and comfort.
In 2024, the VISION, our trail running shoe, combines performance and sustainability with a recyclable sole.
In 2024, we continued our efforts to produce our most high-performing road running shoe in France with our partner ASF
BRIGADE INDEX
After four years of development, the Brigade Index ski and snowboard helmet is now fully recyclable. Made with 96% materials from the same family of plastics, it delivers impeccable performance. Its design allows for shredding and recycling without disassembly, reducing its environmental impact by 19%.
TRASH IS GOLD
Since 2022, we have launched the "Trash is Gold" project to reuse production waste in our ski and snowboard ranges, particularly in the sidewalls. This primarily involves ABS material. We have applied this to products such as the Addikt ski and the HPS - Sickstick snowboard. The idea behind the project is to change the perception of trash by aesthetically valorizing recycled materials.
ACTING FOR A CIRCULAR ECONOMY
REPAIR
At Salomon, we are passionate about extending the lifespan of our products and reducing waste. Salomon has been collaborating for several years with Green Wolf, a repair company founded in 2015. Green Wolf repairs clothing, gear and accessories, allowing our customers to enjoy their equipment for longer.
RECYCLE
We are improving product recyclability through partnerships with CETIA and Carbios. Since 2021, we’ve collaborated with CETIA on textile and footwear recycling, including the Re_Shoes project. CETIA is developing a shoe dismantling demonstrator, while Carbios uses enzymatic recycling to reintegrate post-consumer textiles and packaging.
Goal: By 2030, offer at least one option for repair, recycling, second-hand use, or rental for 100% of our products.
ACTING FOR THE CLIMATE AND THE ENVIRONMENT
REDUCING EMISSIONS TOWARDS OUR SCIENCE-BASED TARGET
In 2023, Salomon reduced its carbon emissions to 279,734 tCO2e, a 7% decrease compared to 2022, achieved through reduced production and improved transport management. Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97% of the total, were the most significantly impacted.
OUR CLIMATE TRANSITION PLAN
Our strategy is based on 3 main actions:
1. Inform our decisions through science-based data (product lifecycle analyses).
2. Focus our actions on our highest impacts across scopes 1, 2 and 3: Eco-design, innovation and circularity of our products, our suppliers' footprint, our material transition, and the transportation of our products.
3. Integrate our climate transition plan into our company strategy.
Our plans are detailed in our Impact Report.