Chalhoub Sustainability Report 2021
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Contributing to
circularity
CONTRIBUTING TO CIRCULARITY
Our efforts to support the Circular Economy include working with internal and external stakeholders to procure consciously, maximize the life cycle of our products, use our resources efficiently, and ensure restorative and regenerative designing processes that make room for recycling and upcycling our waste.
CONTRIBUTING TO CIRCULARITY
Our efforts to support the Circular Economy include working with internal and external stakeholders to procure consciously, maximize the life cycle of our products, use our resources efficiently, and ensure restorative and regenerative designing processes that make room for recycling and upcycling our waste.
OPTIMIZING OUR RECYCLING RATES THROUGH
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
Our waste management programme is based on the philosophy of “Avoid, Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle,” and we have set a target of zero waste to landfill by 2030.
In 2021, we signed an agreement with EnviroSource, a leading regional recycling provider, to handle collection, segregation, and processing of all recyclable waste across our offices and stores in the UAE. The collaboration also entails implementing awareness campaigns to encourage Chalhoub Group employees to recycle both at work and at home. These initiatives will be extended to other countries where we operate in the region.
OPTIMIZING OUR
RECYCLING RATES
THROUGH STRATEGIC
PARTNERSHIPS
Our waste management programme is based on the philosophy of “Avoid, Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle,” and we have set a target of zero waste to landfill by 2030.
In 2021, we signed an agreement with EnviroSource, a leading regional recycling provider, to handle collection, segregation, and processing of all recyclable waste across our offices and stores in the UAE. The collaboration also entails implementing awareness campaigns to encourage Chalhoub Group employees to recycle both at work and at home. These initiatives will be extended to other countries where we operate in the region.
OUR WASTE MANAGEMENT STRATEGY AND ACTIONS TO ENHANCE OUR WASTE PERFORMANCE IS DEPICTED IN THE FOLLOWING FLOW CHART:
OUR WASTE MANAGEMENT STRATEGY AND ACTIONS TO ENHANCE OUR WASTE PERFORMANCE IS DEPICTED IN THE FOLLOWING FLOW CHART:
ACHIEVING CIRCULARITY THROUGH SUSTAINABLE
SUPPLIES AND SINGLE USE PLASTIC REDUCTION
The installation of water filters at our head office and warehouses has reduced water consumption and helped eliminate 9,000 kgs of single-use plastic (SUP) bottles from our supply chain.
We’ve also significantly reduced the use of bubble wrap in packaging and completely ceased purchasing SUPs for our offices, stores, and warehouses.
ACHIEVING CIRCULARITY THROUGH SUSTAINABLE SUPPLIES AND SINGLE USE PLASTIC REDUCTION
The installation of water filters at our head office and warehouses has reduced water consumption and helped eliminate 9,000 kgs of single-use plastic (SUP) bottles from our supply chain.
We’ve also significantly reduced the use of bubble wrap in packaging and completely ceased purchasing SUPs for our offices, stores, and warehouses.
PROMOTING CIRCULARITY THROUGH DIGITALIZATION
We’ve accelerated the adoption of digital technology across all our functions, which has helped drastically reduce paper consumption.
Historically, several administrative tasks at our stores and offices produced lengthy paper trails, which are now avoided through digitalization.
PROMOTING
CIRCULARITY THROUGH
DIGITALIZATION
We’ve accelerated the adoption of digital technology across all our functions, which has helped drastically reduce paper consumption.
Historically, several administrative tasks at our stores and offices produced lengthy paper trails, which are now avoided through digitalization.
LEVEL SHOES
In 2021, Level Shoes, our leading luxury footwear outlet, launched
The Conscious Collective platform where our customers can find stylish shoes that have been crafted with the Circular Economy in mind.
Level Shoes is also offering an in-store Personalization Hub where our customers can have shoes resorted or revamped.
We are focusing on three approaches to encourage circular consumption:
1. Refurbish: We provide our customers with the option to refurbish and repair products.
2. Rent: We are working with our own brands to offer our customers product rental options.
3. Reuse: We are exploring selling pre-loved fashion wear and accessories.
LEVEL SHOES
In 2021, Level Shoes, our leading luxury footwear outlet, launched
The Conscious Collective platform where our customers can find stylish shoes that have been crafted with the Circular Economy in mind.
Level Shoes is also offering an in-store Personalization Hub where our customers can have shoes resorted or revamped.
We are focusing on three approaches to encourage circular consumption:
1. Refurbish: We provide our customers with the option to refurbish and repair products.
2. Rent: We are working with our own brands to offer our customers product rental options.
3. Reuse: We are exploring selling pre-loved fashion wear and accessories.