Energy breakdown in own operations
In analyzing the energy breakdown of G-Star’s own and operated sites, we employed the same comprehensive dataset utilized for the company's 2022
carbon footprint calculations. This examination integrates both primary data and proxy data to ensure an accurate and detailed representation ofenergy consumption across our sites. G-Star is committed to understanding and managing energy use effectively, laying the groundwork for informed
sustainability initiatives and targeted reductions in our environmental impact.
It is important to note that G-Star does not generate energy in any of its own and operated sites. 100% of energy types are purchased via local contracts
with utility providers.
In 2022, G-Star’s owned and operated sites had the following energy consumption:
Table 1 – Energy breakdown in own operations
Energy Type
Total purchased electricity
Total purchased cooling
Natural gas

Consumption
7,066
91
107,342

Unit
MWh
MWhm3

These three energy sources were distributed geographically, as per below:
Purchased electricity:
Purchased electricity was consumed in a total of 15 different countries, with Netherlands being the country with the biggest consumption, followed
by France, Belgium, United States, and Japan.
Table 2 – Purchased electricity consumption breakdown per country
Purchased Electricity
Austria
Bangladesh
Belgium
CanadaConsumption (MWh)
30
46528
70
1

ChinaFranceGermany
IrelandJapan
Macau
Netherlands
South Africa
Spain
Switzerland
United States
Total

2689
144
2365
114,57884556456
7,066

Natural gas:
Seven different countries consumed natural gas, with Netherlands, Belgium and Switzerland being significant consumption areas.
Table 3 – Natural gas consumption breakdown per country
Natural Gas
Austria
Belgium
CanadaGermany
Netherlands
Switzerland
United States
Total

Consumption (m3)458
12,523
1,901
2,039
83,396
4,290
2,735
107,3422

Purchased cooling:
Japan and South Africa were responsible for 100% of the purchased cooling consumption.
Table 4 – Purchased cooling consumption breakdown per country
Purchased cooling
Japan
South Africa
Total

Consumption (MWh)692291

Energy breakdown in the supply chain
The energy data of the supply chain has been analyzed using the third-party verified data from the 2021 Higg Facility Environmental Module (FEM),
which is the same data set used for the 2022 carbon footprint calculations. This analysis aimed to identify the sources of energy and the contributionof each source in different countries where G-Star has suppliers. The data covers eleven countries where G-Star has manufacturing activities. In termsof number of factories within the supply chain, this data represents 59 percent of the suppliers (Tier 1 and 2); however, in terms of production, it
accounts for 76 percent of 2022 G-Star collection.
Regarding total energy consumption, Japan has the largest energy footprint, followed by Tunisia, China, Bangladesh, and India. In terms of energy
sources, LNG is the largest contributor, followed by diesel, natural gas, LPG, and purchased electricity.
Table 1 - Supply chain energy breakdown
Country

Bangladesh

Biomass
Generation(MJ)

Biomass
wood (MJ)

Coal (MJ)

Diesel (MJ)

Purchasedelectricity(MJ)

Fuel Oil(MJ)

LPG (MJ)

LNG (MJ)

Natural Gas(MJ)

Petrol (MJ)

Propane(MJ)

Purchase
renewable(MJ)

Solar
photovoltaic(MJ)

Purchased
steam (MJ)

Wind (MJ)

Total Energy
(MJ)

000

2.309.721

3.675.111

3.675.111

28.234082.879.547

28.7020049.769

0092.646.195

China

591.357019.231.557

2.239.446

10.017.142

049.854.058

06.706.263

112.09200

186.716

15.294.622

0104.233.254

India

405.110844.360

8.477.357

870.000

5.445.089

2.406.864

17.310.317

00180

19.150.390

35.590199.43670.857055.215.551

Indonesia

000

1.702.492

32.07700002.545

00000

1.737.114

Italy

000

32.97710.010.18400013.737.753

00000023.780.914

Japan

0007.010

4.635.872

035.204.353

7.355.823.348

018.9510026.865

007.395.716.398

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Mauritius

00

1.600.618

41.276

1.123.194

381.938102.3880015.860

0

0

0

00

3.265.274

Pakistan

1.083.862

00389.493

122.1440133.517

032.207.577

000

0

0

0

33.936.593

Tunisia00

01.160.025.985

3.633.443

00012.154.680

000

000

1.175.814.108

Turkey00

18.979.656

43.3513.560.281

021.598013.530.795

670509.700

163.8730768.361

37.577.682

Vietnam

000114.474

7.488.853

0560.01500

159.05700

4.858

9.594.016

017.921.273

Total

2.080.330

844.360

48.289.188

1.167.776.225

49.743.390

6.463.912

103.214.481

7.355.823.348

161.216.615

337.455

19.150.390

545.291631.51624.959.494

768.361

8.941.844.356

Breaking down the energy sources per main sourcing countries: In Bangladesh, circa 90 percent of energy comes from natural gas, with purchased
electricity, fuel oil, and diesel contributing 3.97, 3.97, and 2.49 percent respectively. In China, LPG is the most prevalent energy source, contributing
circa 48 percent, while other notable sources include purchased steam and coal, which account for 14.67 and 18.45 percent respectively. In terms ofrenewable energy purchases, Turkey has the highest percentage, which is 1.36 percent of the total energy contribution. Turkey is also the only country
where wind energy is available, contributing 2.04 percent to the country's total energy consumption. In Pakistan, the main source is natural gas, which
accounts for 94.91 percent, while in Japan, LNG contributes 99.46 percent of the total energy.
Table 2 – Energy breakdown (%)
Country

Biomass Generation

Biomass wood

Coal

Bangladesh

DieselPurchased electricity

Fuel Oil

LPG

LNG

Natural Gas

Petrol

PropanePurchase renewable

Solar photovoltaic

Purchased steam

WindTotal

2,49

3,97

3,97

0,03

0,00

89,46

0,03

0,00

0,00

0,05

0,00

0,00

100

2,15

9,61

0,00

47,83

0,00

6,43

0,11

0,00

0,00

0,18

14,67

0,00

100

China

0,57

0,00

18,45India

0,73

1,53

15,35

1,58

9,86

4,36

31,35

0,00

0,00

0,00

34,68

0,06

0,36

0,13

0,00

100

Indonesia

0,00

0,00

0,00

98,01

1,85

0,00

0,00

0,00

0,00

0,15

0,00

0,00

0,00

0,00

0,00

100

Italy

0,00

0,00

0,00

0,14

42,09

0,00

0,00

0,00

57,77

0,00

0,00

0,00

0,00

0,00

0,00

100

Japan

0,00

0,00

0,00

0,00

0,06

0,00

0,48

99,46

0,00

0,00

0,00

0,00

0,00

0,00

0,00

100

Mauritius

0,00

0,00

49,02

1,26

34,40

11,70

3,14

0,00

0,00

0,49

0,00

0,00

0,000,00

0,00

100

Pakistan

3,19

0,00

0,00

1,15

0,36

0,00

0,39

0,00

94,91

0,00

0,00

0,00

0,00

0,00

0,00

100

Tunisia

0,00

0,00

0,00

98,66

0,31

0,00

0,00

0,00

1,03

0,00

0,00

0,00

0,00

0,00

0,00

100

Turkey

0,00

0,00

50,51

0,12

9,47

0,00

0,06

0,00

36,01

0,00

0,00

1,36

0,44

0,00

2,04

100

Vietnam

0,00

0,00

0,00

0,64

41,79

0,00

3,12

0,00

0,00

0,89

0,00

0,00

0,03

53,53

0,00

100

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Coal phase-out: As signatories of the UN Fashion Charter, G-Star has committed to phase-out coal within its supply chain (Tier 1 and 2) as soon as
possible and latest by 2030, including no new coal power by January 2023 at the latest (Commitment #8 of the Charter). Coal represented 0,5% of
total energy consumed within the supply chain.
Table 3 – Renewable energy breakdown
Renewable category
Biomass
Biomass wood
Purchase renewables
Solar photovoltaic
Wind
Total

Consumption (MJ)
2,080,330
844,360
545,291
631,516
768,3614,869,857

Renewable energy consumption: For G-Star, renewable energy is energy that is generated from natural processes that are continuously replenished.
This includes sources like sunlight, wind, rain, waves, and geothermal heat. Unlike fossil fuels, which are finite and can deplete over time, renewableenergy sources are virtually inexhaustible. Renewable energy represented 0.05% of total energy usage across the supply chain. The breakdown ofrenewable energy consumption within the supply chain reveals that biomass is the most significant contributor, accounting for approximately 43% of
the total renewable energy used. Biomass wood follows at 17%, making biomass-based sources collectively the dominant form of renewable energy.
Wind energy also makes a notable contribution at 16%, closely followed by solar photovoltaic at 13%. Purchased renewable energy sources contributethe least, at 11%.
Investment for renewable energy: G-Star is committed to limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, having set Science
Based Targets (SBTs) validated by SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative). Given that most of G-Star's emissions originate from the supply chain, thecompany is actively engaged in efforts to decarbonize this sector. A primary strategy involves increasing the use of renewable energy, which requires
substantial support for suppliers. To aid suppliers in this transition, G-Star participates in programs that facilitate collaboration between stakeholders
and the supply chain through both direct and indirect investments.
A notable initiative is the engagement of six suppliers in the Carbon Leadership Program (CLP), an effective and innovative program developed by Reset
Carbon and the Apparel Impact Institute (aii). This program focuses on driving significant reductions in carbon emissions within the supply chain bysetting facility-level carbon reduction targets, which also include energy efficiency and renewable energy action plans.

5Additionally, G-Star has nominated four facilities to participate in the Cascale (formerly Sustainable Apparel Coalition) ‘Top Action Club’ initiative.
Cascale, in partnership with GIZ (The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH or German Development Agency), through its
Project Development Program (PDP), aims to accelerate decarbonization efforts. This is achieved by conducting pre-feasibility studies for rooftop solar
applications, supporting manufacturing units in developing technically sound and financially attractive rooftop solar projects.

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