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Carbon Neutral

As a company of the piquadro group, The Bridge is now carbon neutral for its operational activities.

"Our goal is to create a better future for the next generations, and
we are building it every day. Today for tomorrow.

We measure our impact, then take action to reduce and offset it by supporting certified emission removal projects, such as the initiative promoting renewable energy in Uttar Pradesh, India, and the deforestation prevention project in Floresta Verde, Brazil.
Through these efforts, we have achieved carbon neutrality in our operations as the Piquadro Group (Scope 1 and 2) for the 2023/2024 fiscal year."

ENVIRONMENT

UTTAR PRADESH The project aims to utilize surplus bagasse from a sugar mill in Uttar Pradesh, India, to generate steam and electricity for green energy transmission and distribution. By replacing grid power, which largely relies on fossil fuels, the project reduces dependency on non-renewable sources and lowers CO2 emissions.
FLORESTA VERDE The project is located on private land in the state of Pará, Brazil. It consists of three separate land blocks, covering a total of 53,528 hectares. The goal of the project is to prevent unplanned deforestation and promote the natural regeneration of an Amazon forest area situated in one of the country's most vulnerable regions.
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COMMUNITY

UTTAR PRADESH The project will create jobs in rural areas, offering stable employment opportunities to local sugarcane farmers who typically face unpredictable income.
It will also provide higher-value jobs at the cogeneration plant.
Additionally, the initiative supports sustainable development at local, national, and global levels, aligning with India’s goal of promoting clean energy.
FLORESTA VERDE The local communities living around the protected area — about 40 families — are actively involved. They are trained in sustainable farming practices, employed to work on forest regeneration, and supported with essential services: eco-friendly stoves to reduce harmful smoke, access to clean water, education, and medical care. Special attention is given to women's empowerment: at least 15 women receive training, jobs, and tools to improve their economic and social conditions.

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BIODIVERSITY

UTTAR PRADESH The project helps decrease reliance on carbon-intensive energy resources, ensures efficient waste management, and conserves natural resources. By doing so, it protects the surrounding ecosystem and promotes biodiversity.
FLORESTA VERDE Regenerating the forest also means rebuilding a healthy ecosystem. The project protects numerous animal and plant species, some of which are critically endangered. The ecological corridors created between forested areas allow animals to move safely and help restore the natural balance of the territory. Additionally, by improving soil and water resource management, the project contributes to a more stable microclimate, reducing the risk of drought, erosion, and loss of fertility.

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SUSTAINABILITY

In addition to offsetting the carbon footprint relating to the corporate activities, the Piquadro Group is taking up another important commitment: it will gradually begin to offset the CO2 emissions relating to the production of some best sellers.
The Bridge will start with a women’s bag and a men’s backpack of the Story line.

Together with the Piquadro Group, The Bridge will thus be one of the first companies in the world
to have embraced such a level of commitment.

The CO2 emissions generated by the green products of the Story line have been calculated based on the GHG protocol. They were then offset based on the production with an extra 15% to cover any calculation errors through Verra VCS standard-certified carbon credits that support the deforestation prevention project in Rio Anapu Pacaja, Brazil. This operation will be repeated every year.

* Receivables related to the offsetting of some of the Group's products. Receivables related to the offsetting of some of The Bridge brand products amount to 73.

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