Salvatore Ferragamo

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Salvatore Ferragamo Sustainability Actions

Set climate and net-zero targets

Ferragamo says it has science-based targets for greenhouse gas emissions, meaning its climate goals were checked against a method used by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi, a group that reviews company climate targets). It aims to reach net zero by 2050 and to cut Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions from a 2023 baseline. It also reports progress such as lower emissions in 2025 compared with 2023. The brand says these targets are tied to business planning and manager pay.

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Switched to renewable electricity

Ferragamo reports that all of the electricity it uses across directly operated sites now comes from renewable sources through certified electricity backed by Guarantees of Origin. It also says it has installed building management systems in many stores and facilities to monitor lighting and mechanical systems more closely and cut waste. These steps are part of its wider effort to reduce energy use and emissions from operations.

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Raised use of certified materials

The company says a large share of its key raw materials is now certified under recognised standards. It reports that 81% by weight of key materials such as leather, silk, cotton, viscose, wool, polyester, and nylon were certified in 2025. It also says almost all purchased leather came from Leather Working Group (LWG, a group that rates tanneries on environmental practices) certified tanneries. This points to a stronger focus on lower-impact sourcing, though the brand does not publish a full materials breakdown.

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Reduced packaging plastic

Ferragamo says it is working to remove single-use plastic from packaging and replace it with more natural materials. In 2025, it reported that more than 90% of packaging was made from natural materials such as paper and cotton. The company links this work to its circularity and materials innovation goals, which are meant to reduce waste and extend product life.

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Built worker and inclusion policies

Ferragamo has adopted several labour and inclusion measures over time. These include SA8000 social responsibility certification, which is a standard that covers human rights, child labour, and workplace health and safety, plus an inclusion policy and women’s empowerment principles. The company also says it has gender equality certification in Italy and Fair Pay Analyst certification globally. It reports a high share of women in management roles and uses employee surveys, training, and learning programmes to support staff development.

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Expanded biodiversity work

Ferragamo says it created a Manifesto for Biodiversity and later launched projects to protect native Tuscan cattle breeds at risk of extinction. It also reports work with the University of Florence and the Tuscany Region to support farms raising these animals. The brand presents this as part of its effort to protect natural ecosystems and reduce harm across its value chain.

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Joined major sustainability groups

Ferragamo has joined several external sustainability initiatives. It became part of the UN Global Compact, a voluntary corporate responsibility network, and The Fashion Pact, a coalition of fashion companies working on climate, biodiversity, and oceans. It also took part in the Make Fashion Circular initiative from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, which promotes circular design and reuse. These memberships show that the brand has tried to align with wider industry action.

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