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adidas Group
2011 Annual Report
GROUP MANAGEMENT REPORT – OUR GROUP
111
2011
Control and monitoring of restricted substances
We have specified clear standards that follow the strictest local regula-
tions and best practice standards for consumer care and safety. This
policy is mandatory for all business partners and is updated regularly
based on findings in our ongoing dialogue with scientific organisa-
tions. Our standards cover the general requirements for eco-labels
and green seals (e.g. ÖKO-Tex Standard 100, Toxproof TÜV Rheinland,
etc.) for footwear, apparel and hardware products. Both our own
quality assurance laboratories and external testing institutes are used
to constantly monitor material samples to ensure supplier compliance
with these requirements. Materials that do not meet our standards
and specifications are rejected.
Reducing VOC emissions
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), which are typically found in
solvents used in our manufacturing process, can, in a high concen-
tration, cause breathing difficulties and other health problems for
production workers. Therefore, for more than a decade, we have been
requesting our footwear suppliers to reduce the use of VOCs in their
manufacturing.
By applying innovative and environmentally sound bonding and priming
technologies and following the adidas Group guidelines on the use of
chemicals, it has been possible for our athletic footwear suppliers in
Asia and Europe to reduce the use of VOCs from well above 100 grams
per pair down to below 30 grams, for a short period even to 20 grams.
However, in the last two to three years, we have seen a slight increase.
The reason is that some new footwear constructions, such as outdoor
models need organic solvents in order to maintain high performance
standards under outdoor conditions. The technical reason is the
stronger bonding needed between different footwear parts, which can
only be obtained with solvent-based primers and adhesives.
adidas AG in sustainability indices
– DJSI World (DJSI = Dow Jones Sustainability Index)
– DJSI STOXX
– DJSI EURO STOXX
– FTSE4Good Europe Index
– ASPI Eurozone Index
– Ethibel Sustainability Index Excellence Europe
– ECPI Ethical Index EMU
– STOXX Global ESG Leaders
For more information
SEE OUR SHARE, P. 54.
02.8 Sustainability
Strong sustainability track record reflected in index
memberships
Interest from the financial community in sustainability management
is steadily increasing. We appreciate positive recognition from inter-
national institutions and rating agencies, NGOs and socially respon-
sible investment (SRI) analysts. Each year, we respond to numerous
enquiries from socially responsible investors, fund managers and
financial analysts. They evaluate our efforts through in-depth analysis
of our sustainability programme, including document review as well
as interviews with employees and management. As a result, adidas
AG has been included in a variety of high-profile sustainability indices
ADIDAS AG IN SUSTAINABILITY INDICES
.