Sustainability report

Dear Stakeholders,

with the publication of our second Sustainability Report, we continue a journey that, year after year, is becoming increasingly structured, conscious, and measurable. For C. Tessile S.p.A., this document represents not only a reporting milestone, but above all an opportunity to reflect on the value of the choices we have made and on the direction we intend to continue pursuing.

While the first Report marked the beginning of a fundamental process aimed at making our commitments transparent, this second chapter demonstrates our determination to consolidate what has been undertaken by further integrating sustainability into our corporate strategy and daily operational decisions.

Today, the textile industry is at the center of a profound transformation, driven by growing regulatory, environmental, and social expectations. In this context, C. Tessile S.p.A. has chosen to address these challenges with responsibility and a proactive spirit, strengthening its monitoring, traceability, and control systems while promoting an operating model focused on quality, product durability, and resource optimization. In this framework, our ESG department has become fully operational, working methodically and competently to respond to current and future challenges, including those related to the evolution of the European regulatory framework.

We have also introduced due diligence procedures for GOTS-certified products and intend to progressively extend traceability activities to other product categories, with the goal of further strengthening transparency and control throughout the supply chain.

A particularly significant strategic step has also been taken in terms of supply chain vertical integration through the acquisition of Spoerry, a historic Swiss yarn manufacturer internationally recognized for the excellence of its products. This integration allows us to extend direct control over a key phase of the production process, further reinforcing the quality, traceability, and reliability of our value chain.

At our Guanzate headquarters, charging stations for private electric vehicles have been installed, leveraging the energy produced by our photovoltaic system. This represents a further step toward more efficient use of energy resources and supports a gradual transition toward lower-impact mobility solutions, also in view of a future renewal of the company vehicle fleet.

An additional improvement has been achieved through the relocation of the yarn warehouse to our Cerro Maggiore site, within a modern and efficient facility designed to optimize operational management while contributing to the reduction of energy consumption and environmental impacts.

This second Report does not represent a final destination, but rather an intermediate milestone within a continuous improvement journey. The objectives ahead of us are ambitious and will require commitment, collaboration, and a long-term vision. We are ready to face them responsibly, aware that only through a structured and shared approach can a solid and sustainable future be built.

I would like to thank all the people who contribute every day, through their work, to the growth of C. Tessile S.p.A., as well as the clients, partners, and suppliers who accompany us on this journey. We intend to further strengthen dialogue and transparency on sustainability matters by increasingly engaging all our stakeholders.

We firmly believe that sustainability represents both a concrete responsibility and an essential element for the continuity and growth of our company. It is upon these values that we will continue to build, with determination, the future of C. Tessile S.p.A.

Simone Canclini

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Energy efficiency represents one of C. Tessile’s top priorities. The company introduced several solutions to improve the energy performance of offices and logistics sites: replacement of chillers with heat pump models, installation of automated systems for humidity and environmental parameter control, and optimisation of air-conditioning systems.

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In addition to certified yarns, C. Tessile develops alternative and innovative fibers upon client request, including nettle (introduced in 2021), hemp, and viscose derived from bamboo and crab. This flexible portfolio allows for “on-demand” design, aimed at reducing waste and improving environmental performance.

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The approach to human resources management is based on principles of non-discrimination and equal opportunities. All hiring decisions are made uniquely on competence and merit, regardless of gender, orientation, or origins.
Female representation in top management positions is 40% and 58% across the total workforce.

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For many years, the company has been carrying out solidarity projects in collaboration with universities, schools, and local institutions. Many students visited the company in order to gain insights relevant to their field of study and to collect information for educational purposes. In addition, C. Tessile donates fabric scraps to schools, non-profit organizations, and other entities, which are used in educational and social projects.

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C. Tessile implements a rigorous and transparent approach in the communication of sustainability data to clients and external stakeholders. The shared data are verifiable and consistent with the monitoring level currently in place, which prioritises objective information and clear methodologies. In order to respond with a structured approach to the growing European regulatory requirements and to market expectations, an ESG Department has been established, responsible for defining, implementing, and monitoring environmental, social, and governance strategies.

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The governance monitoring tools implemented by C. Tessile reinforce an approach focused on transparency and risk prevention. Since November 2023, a whistleblowing system has been activated. It is accessible through the corporate website, allowing employees and stakeholders to report potential violations anonymously and securely, in compliance with EU Directive 2019/1937. To date, no reports have been recorded. Furthermore, C. Tessile is committed to tackle corruption through the implementation of the “Model 231”, which contributes to preventing unlawful conduct.

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