Caleres published its first environmental, social, governance (ESG) report, Caleres Cares … Feet First. The report covers Caleres’ activities in 2020 and establishes ambitious commitments for the next five years.
“At Caleres, how we do business has always been as important as how much business we do,” said Diane Sullivan, Chairman and CEO. “In the face of many challenges in 2020, our Associates have demonstrated remarkable creativity and determination. I am excited to highlight their efforts in our first ESG report and share our accomplishments to date. I know this passion and energy will carry forward as we pursue, track and report on our 2025 commitments.”
The inaugural ESG report is the result of the company’s broader efforts to formalize its approach to ESG, complete a materiality assessment and establish a strategic ESG framework that will be used to track its progress in future years.
Notable 2025 commitments include:
- Use environmentally preferred materials in 100 percent of Caleres products and shoeboxes;
- 25 percent of footwear sold in Famous Footwear will use environmentally preferred materials;
- Reclaim, recycle or refurbish 90,000 pairs of shoes each year;
- Reduce waste by 50 percent in Caleres’ strategic sourcing supplier base, with 100 percent of strategic sourcing suppliers contributing to waste reduction;
- Reduce energy consumption by 25 percent in Caleres-owned retail stores and distribution centers;
- Ensure 100 percent of strategic factories are socially compliant and use leading global social working standards.
The report also spotlights Caleres portfolio brands’ individual sustainability initiatives and charitable initiatives in 2020 including product donations for frontline healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic and adds to Caleres’ history as a trusted footwear company and community member.
Caleres owns Famous Footwear, Sam Edelman, Naturalizer, Allen Edmonds, Vionic and Dr. Scholl’s.
To read the full report, go here
Photo courtesy Caleres, Sam Edelman
