Governance

We are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of operational excellence and corporate accountability by integrating advanced management systems and rigorous risk assessments into our core business logic. By adhering to globally recognized certifications and fostering ethical partnerships throughout our value chain, we ensure that our growth is both resilient and transparent. This comprehensive approach allows us to proactively manage our material impacts while aligning our long-term strategy with the evolving needs of our stakeholders and the environment.

We remain dedicated to operational excellence and responsible business practices by adhering to the most rigorous international management standards. This commitment to quality, environmental stewardship, and workplace safety is continuously strengthened through the enhancement of our certified management systems. In July 2025, we reached a significant milestone by successfully renewing the certifications for our manufacturing plants in Italy, Slovakia, and China, ensuring our operations are consistently aligned with global best practices.

2025 Result: Recertification achieved for ISO 9001:2015 (Quality), ISO 14001:2015 (Environment), and ISO 45001:2018 (Health & Safety).

Read more on page 80 of the report.

We are committed to developing a sustainable and responsible supply chain by strengthening our engagement with partners. Our onboarding process requires all active suppliers to sign our Code of Ethics, which serves as the contractual foundation for our business relationships. We utilize a structured Vendor Rating system and regular sustainability audits of business-critical suppliers to ensure that ethical, social, and environmental standards are upheld from the first link of the chain to the last.

2025 Result: 6 ESG audits of business-critical suppliers aimed at developing a sustainable and responsible supply chain.

Read more on page 87 of the report.

In 2025, we successfully conducted our first Double Materiality Assessment (DMA) as part of our voluntary adoption of the new European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). This process involved a rigorous multi-department analysis to identify material impacts, risks, and opportunities across our entire value chain. By combining “impact materiality” (inside-out) and “financial materiality” (outside-in) perspectives, the DMA ensures that our sustainability strategy remains dynamically aligned with our evolving risk profile and strategic priorities.

2025 Result: 2025 Result: Completion of the first ESRS-aligned Double Materiality Assessment

Read more on page 25 of the report.

We care about our gardeners and their gardens, and we are committed to design and manufacture products with a lower environmental impact.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.
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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.