Environmental

In 2025, we accelerated our transition toward a battery-powered future, placing cordless innovation at the heart of our mission to meet the demand for low-emission equipment. Our commitment to the environment is further reflected in our focus on mulching technology, promoting chemical-free maintenance that protects soil biodiversity. Guided by science-based targets and climate accountability, we continue to evolve through technological excellence and operational efficiency to ensure a sustainable impact on the planet.

STIGA is currently undergoing a fundamental business transformation, pivoting from traditional internal combustion engines to advanced battery-powered gardening solutions. The Group’s commitment to this transition is underscored by its strategic resource allocation, with 92% of total R&D investments in 2025 dedicated to battery technology and cordless solutions, a significant increase from the 78% allocated in 2024. This intensive focus supports the ongoing shift in consumer preference toward lower-emission equipment, which resulted in battery-operated products growing to represent 27.2% of total sales during the reporting period.

2025 Result: 27.2% of products sold were electric or battery-powered.

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STIGA continues to prioritize the advancement and adoption of mulching technology as a primary environmental initiative for responsible lawn care. The Group remains committed to its permanent target, established in 2022, of ensuring that “mulch-ready” products consistently account for more than 80% of total lawn care sales to support chemical-free maintenance and soil biodiversity. This commitment is reinforced by a multi-year research partnership with the University of Padova that concluded in 2024, which consolidated scientific evidence that mulching leads to a 60% reduction in chemical fertilizer requirements.

2025 Result: 88% of sold products were mulch-ready.

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STIGA is advancing its climate accountability by maintaining a comprehensive greenhouse gas inventory across its operations and value chain. In 2025, the Group formalized its commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), with the goal of developing science-based reduction targets aligned with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. While higher production volumes led to a 4% increase in absolute gross emissions, reaching 1,015,677 tCO2eq, the Group’s operational efficiency improved. This progress is reflected in a lower carbon intensity, and the entire inventory methodology has been verified under the ISO 14064-1 standard to ensure maximum transparency.

2025 Result: 2,000 tCO2e/M€ (CO2 Intensity).

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We are actively committed to reducing our carbon footprint. Our focus is on optimizing energy consumption across our operations and accelerating our transition toward low-carbon solutions. By improving production efficiency and minimizing emissions, we strive to mitigate our impact on the climate while ensuring the long-term sustainability of the environments our products care for.

We care about our employees and their well-being. We ensure that they operate in a safe, inclusive, and stimulating work environment, fostering a healthy balance between work and home life. We are dedicated to helping our people develop their full potential by providing the training, resources, and support they need, whenever and wherever they need it.

We operate with integrity, transparency, and rigorous oversight. Our governance framework ensures full compliance with international ethical standards and internal procedures. We are committed to the responsible management of our entire supply chain and the diligent protection of both company and consumer data, ensuring accountability at every level of our business.