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KERINGANIMAL WELFARE
STANDARDS

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Executive Summary – p.03
Overviews – p.09
Cattle – p.10
Calves – p.14
Goats – p.18
Sheep – p.22
Ostrich – p.27
Crocodiles and Alligators – p.31
Python – p.35
Fur – p.38
Abattoirs – p.40

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EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY

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Executive Summary

Kering is deeply committed to embedding sustainability across our business activities
and we have undertaken a leadership role to encourage innovative and sustainablesupply chains in the Luxury and fashion industry. A fundamental aspect in doing so
is the promotion of responsible, sustainable and regenerative production systems forall of the Group’s raw materials. Underpining this approach is Kering’s clearly defined
standards that encourage sustainable agricultural systems that encompass the welfareof farmers and farming communities, stewardship of the land, protection of biodiversity
and care for animals. A key pillar in animal care is ensuring that the highest standardsof animal welfare are in place. To ensure care and respect for animals in Kering’s supply
chains, Kering has developed a suite of animal welfare standards for the Group’s suppliers
at farms and processing facilities.
The Kering Animal Welfare Standards have been developed with input from animal welfare
experts and from farmers and herders, who have already tested them on the ground inpilots in different regions around the world. They are based on the latest scientific research
as well as legislation, comparative standards, best management practises and guidelines
from different sectors.

Fundamental to Luxury is the creation of beautiful products that are made with the highest standardsof care and quality in all aspects of their production. This prerequisite must extend to all animal-based
raw materials and, accordingly, Kering is focused on implementing and verifying the highest standardsof animal welfare across our supply chains. We are on a strategic and operational step-by-step journey
to achieve this. At the same time, we are working to address any remaining issues around traceability, as this is one of the main challenges in the fashion industry and an obvious barrier to verifying
animal welfare. Overall, the fashion industry needs to recognize that the status of animal welfare in
fashion’s global supply chains is an imperative and that any inhumane and unethical practices must
be addressed and rectified. Consequently, Kering is also aiming to drive tangible improvement inindustry practices beyond our own supply chains and, with this in mind, we are open-sourcing our
Kering Animal Welfare Standards. Sharing these standards will provide a baseline of knowledge andawareness on animal welfare practices in the industry, with the aim to catalyze collaboration for widespread improvement within fashion and also across sectors.
The Kering Animal Welfare Standards encompass all the species in all the regions around the world thatare part of Kering’s supply chains. This first publication of the Kering Animal Welfare Standards includes
an overview of each species-specific standard, including key facets of the standards’ requirements.
For the livestock animals which provide fiber and leather materials for the Group’s products there arealso comprehensive standards available within each overview. They include:• Cattle: leather that is mostly sourced from Europe• Calf: leather that is mostly sourced from Europe• Sheep: wool, leather and shearling that are sourced globally• Goat: leather, cashmere, mohair and shearling that are sourced globally
Additionally Kering has separate standards for best practice in abattoirs. The remaining comprehensive species-specific standards will be made available later on once current industry level researchand standard development for these species have been finalized so that the Kering Animal Welfare
Standards reflect the latest data and recommendations.

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METHOD AND TIERS FOR ANIMAL WELFARE
The Kering Animal Welfare Standards, while based on the best existing welfare standards, guidance
and practices across the world, aim to improve upon these and be among the most stringent. This
reflects our commitment to catalyze and drive industry improvement with more just, humane andsafe practices. We started this important work three years ago and the standards have been developed with external experts who have extensive experience in animal welfare and they have also beenverified by third parties. However, we also recognize that knowledge is continually evolving aroundbest practices and we consider our standards to be ‘dynamic documents’ that will be reviewed and, if
necessary, updated regularly. Furthermore, for the last five years Kering has been working directly with
farmers and producers in our supply chains to pilot test the animal welfare standards. This proactive
engagement has been essential to ensure that the standards are pragmatic and appropriate to thecontext of the different regions and farming practices as it has enabled these key stakeholders within
Kering’s supply chain to provide comment and input for the development of the final standards. In
total, eighty-two farms in sixteen different countries were visited and all aspects of management andwelfare reviewed for tens of thousands of animals across thirteen species.
The Kering Animal Welfare Standards focus primarily on the welfare of animals and are designed to be
specific to particular species as well as specific to the type of production, such as farm or wild harvest
and, in some cases, geographic location. They are also structured in three tiers (Bronze, Silver and Gold)to provide clear guidance on critical compliance and with the goal of driving continuous improvement
to the very best standards in animal welfare by our suppliers, and beyond.
• Bronze: entry-level and the minimum level of compliance for Kering suppliers. Bronze level equals orgoes beyond best practice implementation of European regulations on animal welfare. At the Bronze
level the good practices that are enshrined in these regulations are put into practice on farms globally.
• Silver: offers more stringent standards that include the best practices in animal welfare in theindustry.
• Gold: is considered “best in class” practices that go beyond best practices and have the ability totransform the industry.
Kering has made an extensive review of existing regional and international standards and consequently
we have an approach for the verification of our suppliers that can be based on a number of existing
standards and certifications. Therefore, not every supplier will need to be verified against the Kering
Animal Welfare Standards if other certifications and verification procedures recognized by Kering are
in place. Furthermore, Kering brands may decide that the minimum compliance level is actually at theSilver or Gold levels. Kering recognizes that these standards are setting a new precedent for animal
welfare and, as such, will take time and effort to implement. Accordingly, we are approaching theimplementation of the standards in a collaborative manner with our suppliers, with the expection that
all our suppliers commit to the Kering Animal Welfare Standards and make continuous improvements.
Furthermore, Kering is developing an extensive audit and verification program which will include third
party auditors to review the standards and its requirements.
In line with our holistic approach to sustainability, Kering has additional requirements that are notincluded in the Bronze, Silver and Gold levels. These are outlined in our Kering Standards for Raw Materials and Manufacturing Processes which have been designed to help Kering assess whether supply
chain operations contribute to our goal of minimizing negative environmental impacts, promoting
biodiversity and conservation and creating benefits for local communities and people, alongside thehighest standards of animal welfare. These additional requirements fall into the following categories:• Environmental management at farms and facilities• Biodiversity and landscape conservation and wildlife friendly practices around farming locations• Social, labor conditions and health and safety practices

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FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES FOR ANIMAL WELFARE
Kering’s commitment to animal welfare and the Kering Animal Welfare Standards are based on fundamental principles. Globally, the most commonly cited animal welfare principles are the Five Freedoms
which were originally developed and outlined in the 1965 UK government report and amended andformalized by the UK Farm Animal Welfare Council in the late 1970s. The Five Freedoms originated froma review of the intensive livestock sector but are now applied more broadly to aspects of animal welfare
that is under human control. In short, the Five Freedoms are as follows: freedom from hunger andthirst, freedom from discomfort, freedom from pain, injury and disease, freedom to express normal
behaviors and freedom from fear and distress. The Five Freedoms are a useful basis for a statementof animal welfare principles, however, the interpretation of what is required to provide each freedom
varies widely and especially relating to the caveat regarding freedom to express normal behaviors.
In part because of the limitations of the Five Freedoms, in recent years animal welfare scientists havebuilt on the principles of their principles to create the Five Domains. The domains are listed below
and broadly align with the Five Freedoms listed above:• Nutrition• Environment• Health• Behavior• Mental state
The Five Domains have a greater focus on delivering positive outcomes for animal welfare, rather thansimply avoiding negative outcomes. The first four domains are sometimes described as the ‘physical’domains which together impact on the fifth domain – the mental state of the animal.
The way that different farming systems can deliver the outcomes of the Five Domains can vary. As
such, it is critical to have detailed requirements based on the needs of different species under different management regimes. Therefore, the Five Freedoms and Five Domains underpin the entire
Kering Animal Welfare Standards but the standards also provide additional details about what Kering
expects from suppliers who are managing animals and the production systems for the collection offibers from livestock animals and the production of leather and precious skins. Kering believes thatanimal welfare is synonymous with quality of life and the Kering Animal Welfare Standards strive toprovide animals with the following:• Room to move around freely• Handled carefully and calmly with no mistreatment or abuse• Managed to promote good health and treated immediately should disease or injury be discovered• Free access to clean, fresh water• Fed a diet that is nutritionally appropriate to their species and age• Cared for by competent stock people• Humane handling at end of life
• Enrichments in their environment appropriate to their species•H ealth, welfare and thermal comfort maintained and additional conditions for when fibers
are collected• T he ability to perform their normal behaviors, being managed in herds or flocks, and given
the opportunity to graze, browse and forage during their lives

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COLLABORATING FOR ANIMAL WELFARE
While Kering is committed to ensuring the Five Freedoms and Five Domains for animals across theGroup’s supply chains, there is also a commitment to broader principles when sourcing animal-based
raw materials. There has been recent work in this area and these principles were developed through acollaborative initiative with Luxury stakeholders, including Kering, in order to apply them throughout
the animal sourcing supply chain, including the farming, maintaining, breeding, raising, transporting,managing, and humane handling at end of life of animals. Kering also recognizes that in order to ensure
the highest standards of animal welfare this involves ongoing research, science and collaboration. As
such, Kering has been proactively engaging with a range of stakeholders in different areas of expertiseand across different Kering Animal Welfare Standards:• Fondation Nicolas Hulot pour la Nature et l’Homme (FNH)• Compassion in World Farming• Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals• South African Ostrich Business Chamber• International Crocodile Farmers Association• IUCN Boa & Python Specialist Group• IUCN Crocodile Specialist Group• South East Asian Reptile Conservation Alliance (SARCA)• Welfarm• L’Œuvre d’assistance aux bêtes d’abattoirs (OABA)

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STAKEHOLDER STATEMENTS“Kering’s robust animal welfare standards are instrumental in advancing this important work, and thecompany demonstrates vision and leadership in making them public. This transparency and focus
is essential to driving positive change for animal welfare in fashion’s global supply chains and will
hopefully lead to further collaboration for other sectors in these same supply chains.”
Aron Cramer, President and CEO, BSR“We warmly welcome Kering’s new animal welfare standards which will undoubtedly help drive bestpractices in animal-based supply chains around the world. Where the abattoir guidelines are concerned in particular, they require that all animals are killed humanely with pre-slaughter stunningthat renders the animals insensible and insensitive to pain until the point of death which is a major
step forward in protecting the welfare of animals that are used in the fashion industry, as well as othersectors which share the same supply chains.”
Philip Lymbery, CEO of leading international farm animal welfare organisation, Compassion in World
Farming (CIWF)“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated’, said
Gandhi. Our society is more and more concerned by livestock animal welfare and it is the responsibilityof governments and private sector to answer to this very positive societal demand. Moral and humane
treatment of animals should take place in the entire chain - from farm to transport to death. Voluntarystandards, as the Kering Animal Welfare Standards, are an important mean to improve traceability
and transparency on the methods employed at each step, and will, hopefully, lead to a comprehensive
uptake of the standards by the entire fashion industry.”
Cécile Ostria, CEO, Fondation Nicolas Hulot pour la Nature et L’Homme (FNH)“I applaud Kering’s leadership in trying to better understand and improve the role of science-based
animal welfare practices within their global supply chains. It is a complex topic to address, because it
depends on the latest findings in current research, not historically considered core business by fashion
corporations. This has changed, and Kering’s leadership is greatly appreciated by many. It positions
Kering as a responsible leader in its industry. Where crocodiles are concerned, science-based animal
welfare has become a key consideration in modern production practice. It adds a new tier of responsible corporate focus over the very significant conservation benefits already being accrued throughsustainable use programs, that ensure species and habitats are conserved, and that the livelihoodsof local communities who rely on the trade, are not disadvantaged.”
Professor Grahame Webb, Chair, IUCN-SSC Crocodile Specialist Group“The fashion industry and its supply chains are directly linked to the degradation of landscapes on
a global scale through mismanagement of soil, conversion of natural ecosystems and biodiversity
loss. Kering has taken a strong leadership role in playing their part in solving that problem and by
developing the Kering Animal Welfare Standards they are helping to lead the way towards improved
animal welfare around the world as well. Animal welfare is a fundamental step in the journey towards
regenerative agriculture and we at the Savory Institute are extremely proud to work with Kering onthese bold initiatives and deeply appreciate their resolute commitment to creating positive change.”
Chris Kerston, Director of Market Engagement and Public Outreach, Savory Institute8Contents

OVERVIEWS
9Kering Animal Welfare Standard for Cattle: An Overview

CATTLE

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Kering Animal Welfare Standard for Cattle: An Overview

As part of its suite of species-specific animal welfare standards,
the Kering Animal Welfare Standard for cattle is aligned with
Kering’s commitment to ensure the highest standards ofmanagement, respect and care for the animals that are part of
the Group’s supply chain. The Kering Animal Welfare Standard
for cattle focuses on farms where cattle are primarily reared
for beef. There is a separate Kering Animal Welfare Standard
for calves, which focuses on animals that originate from dairy
herds and are reared for veal. The standard for cattle and thestandard for calves each stand alone, one does not follow theother, as the systems of management and the age at whichanimals are reared are very different between beef and veal.
The standard covers all aspects of the lives of cattle and there
are minimum requirements that all suppliers must adhere toat all levels (Bronze, Silver, Gold) and additional requirements
within each category.

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The following outlines the minimum requirements for cattle welfare in the Group’s supply
chain:• access to clean, fresh water;• fed a diet that is nutritionally appropriate to their species and age;
• room to move around freely;• ability to perform normal behaviors, being managed in groups or herds, and given the opportunity
to graze;• cared for by competent stock people and handled carefully and calmly with no mistreatment orabuse;• managed to promote good health and treated immediately should disease or injury be discovered;• transported for the minimum possible time in suitable vehicles with sufficient space and where
thermal comfort is protected;• humane handling at end of life.

Kering Animal Welfare Standard for Cattle: An Overview

The Kering Animal Welfare Standards as a whole are structured in three tiers (Bronze, Silver, Gold) to provide clear
guidance on critical compliance and with the expectation of continuous improvement by the Group’s suppliers.
The following is a brief summary of the Kering Animal Welfare Standard for cattle highlighting some examples ofwhat the standard covers at different levels in addition to the basic requirements outlined above.

Bronze level

Silver level

Gold level• The Kering Animal Welfare Standard for
cattle ensures good welfare outcomesfor young cattle. There are minimum
ages for calves to be weaned, whether
they come from beef or dairy systems.
It also limits when young heifers can bebred for the first time.

• The Silver level requires that the system of management for cattle is basedon allowing them to range freely unlessweather extremes mean that their welfare would be adversely affected.

• The Gold level requires that cattle
obtain the majority of their nutrition
from grazing, whereby this is supported
by pasture management planning todemonstrate nutritional needs are met.

• If cattle are removed from pasture, therequirements for housing are stricter
than Bronze level with expanded spaceand flooring requirements.

• Requirements for health outcomes(i.e. lameness) and those for potentiallypainful management tasks are further
increased and disbudding is prohibited.

• Feedlots for finishing the cattle areprohibited.

• The Gold level is set to more closely
mimic the situation if calves were reared
for a longer time with their mothers. For
example, dairy calves must be offeredmilk in their diets for a longer period andbeef calves must stay with their mothers
for longer.

• If any potentially painful managementtasks need to be carried out on cattle, theKering Animal Welfare Standard for cattle
stipulates requirements about the maximum ages, acceptable methods and provision of pain relief. Additionally hot ironbranding and dehorning are prohibited.

• There must be appropriate and clear
justification for any potentially painful
management tasks and there are stricter
time limits than at the Bronze level ifthese are agreed to be necessary.

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Kering Animal Welfare Standard for Cattle: An Overview

ANIMAL WELFARE PROGRAMS AND CERTIFICATIONSThere has been significant work over the years around animal welfare and there are a numberof other credible animal welfare programs and certifications that Kering recognizes for its supply chains. Kering will revise these as necessary based on any new, relevant scientific findings,
programs or certifications. For cattle, there are programs that meet Kering’s requirements,
however, additional information on environmental management, biodiversity, conservationand social welfare and human health and safety aspects would be required to meet the Kering
Standards for Raw Materials and Manufacturing Processes.
Certifications that meet the Kering Animal
Welfare Standard for cattle at least at theBronze level:

American Humane Certified

www.humaneheartland.org/our-farmprograms/american-humane-certified

Beter Levenbeterleven.dierenbescherming.nl

Regenerative Organic Certified
RSPCA Assured

regenorganic.org

www.rspcaassured.org.uk

New Zealand SPCA Certified
Label Rouge Viandes

www.label-rouge-viandes.fr

Certified Animal Welfare Approved
by A Greener World

agreenerworld.org/certifications/animalwelfare-approvedwww.spcacertified.nz/standards/farmedanimals/beef-cattle

CReNBA Classyfarm

www.classyfarm.it

EU Organic certification
Certified Humane

certifiedhumane.org

Pasture for Life Certificationwww.pastureforlife.org

To access the comprehensive
Kering Animal Welfare Standard
for cattle please email here.

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Kering Animal Welfare Standard for Calves: An Overview

CALVES

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Kering Animal Welfare Standard for Calves: An Overview

As part of its suite of species-specific animal welfare standards,
the Kering Animal Welfare Standard for calves is aligned with
Kering’s commitment to ensure the highest standards ofmanagement, respect and care for the animals that are part ofKering’s supply chains. The Kering Animal Welfare Standard
for calves focuses on farms where calves are primarily rearedfor veal. There is a separate Kering Animal Welfare Standard
for cattle which focuses on animals that are reared for beef.
The standards for cattle and the standards for calves eachstand alone, one does not follow the other, as the systems
of management and the age at which animals are reared arevery different between veal and beef. The standard covers all
aspects of calves’ lives and there are minimum requirementsthat all suppliers must adhere to at all levels (Bronze, Silver,
Gold) and additional requirements within each category.

The following outlines the minimum requirements for welfare for calves in the Group’s
supply chains:• access to clean, fresh water;• fed a diet that is nutritionally appropriate to their species and age;
• room to move around freely;• able to perform their normal behaviors, given the opportunity to interact, groom and play with othercalves;• cared for by competent stock people;• handled carefuly and calmly with no mistreatment or abuse;• managed to promote health and treated immediately should disease or injury be discovered;• transported for the minimum possible time in suitable vehicles with sufficient space and where
thermal comfort is protected;• humane handling at end of life.

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Kering Animal Welfare Standard for Calves: An Overview

The Kering Animal Welfare Standards as a whole are structured in three tiers (Bronze, Silver, Gold) to provide clear
guidance on critical compliance and with the expectation of continuous improvement by the Group’s suppliers.
The following is a brief summary of the Kering Animal Welfare Standard for calves highlighting some examples ofwhat the standard covers at different levels in addition to the basic requirements outlined above.

Bronze level

Silver level

Gold level• Calves reared for veal are often fed adiet based on milk with very little forage(hay, silage or other fibrous feeds) andthis can lead to calves developing anaemia. The Bronze level ensures calves
are fed milk for at least six weeks, but
alongside and after this period, calves
are offered fibrous feed to ensure proper
digestive function, a diet that is suitable
for the age of the calf and one that prevents anaemia and other deficiencies.

• The Silver level has requirements
on calf housing that are stricter thanthe Bronze level. There are additional
requirements about the type of flooring that can be used and the amount of
space allowed for different sized calves.

• The Gold level requirements are set
to more closely mimic the situation if
calves were reared for a longer time with
their mothers. For example, they must
be offered milk in their diets for a longer
period of time. There are also requirements for extensive space and bedding
for each calf.

• If any potentially painful managementtasks need to be carried out on calves,
the Bronze level stipulates requirements
about the maximum ages, acceptable
methods and provision of pain relief.
• There are requirements about the typeof flooring that can be used.

• The dietary requirements for calves
focus on ensuring that there are verified
measures to show that calves are healthy
and not aneamic.
• After weaning calves must have daytime access to an outdoor area.

• Disbudding is prohibited.
• After weaning calves must have daytime access to pasture.

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Kering Animal Welfare Standard for Calves: An Overview

ANIMAL WELFARE PROGRAMS AND CERTIFICATIONSThere has been significant work over the years around animal welfare and there are a numberof other credible animal welfare programs and certifications that Kering recognizes for its supply chains. Kering will revise these as necessary based on any new, relevant scientific findings,
programs or certifications. For calves, there are programs that meet Kering’s animal welfare
requirements, however, additional information on environmental management, biodiversity,
conservation and social welfare and human health and safety aspects would be required tomeet the Kering Standards for Raw Materials and Manufacturing Processes.
Certifications that meet the Kering Animal
Welfare Standard for calves at least at theBronze level:

Certified Humane

certifiedhumane.org

Le Veau sous la mère

www.veausouslamere.com/gourmets/
gourmets-le-veau-sous-la-mere

EU Organic certification

Pasture for Life Certification
Beter Leven

www.pastureforlife.org

beterleven.dierenbescherming.nl

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RSPCA Assured

www.rspcaassured.org.uk

Label Rouge Viandes

www.label-rouge-viandes.fr

Regenerative Organic Certified

regenorganic.org

CReNBA Classyfarm

www.classyfarm.it

Certified Animal Welfare Approved
by A Greener World

agreenerworld.org/certifications/animalwelfare-approved

To access the comprehensive Kering Animal Welfare Standard for calves please email here.

Kering Animal Welfare Standard for Goats: An Overview

GOATS

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Kering Animal Welfare Standard for Goats: An Overview

As part of its suite of species-specific animal welfare standards,
the Kering Animal Welfare Standard for goats is aligned with
Kering’s commitment to ensure the highest standards ofmanagement, respect and care for the animals that are partof the Group’s supply chains. The Kering Animal Welfare
Standard for goats covers the welfare of goats in relation toleather, mohair and cashmere production. The standard
covers all aspects of goats’ lives in farms and ranches and there
are minimum requirements that all suppliers must adhere toat all levels (Bronze, Silver, Gold) and additional requirements
within each category.

The following outlines the minimum requirements for goats’ welfare in the Group’s supply
chains:• access to clean, fresh water;• fed a diet that is nutritionally appropriate to their species and age;
• room to move around freely;• ability to perform normal behaviors including being managed in herds and given the opportunity
to graze, browse and forage;• managed to promote good health and treated immediately should disease or injury be discovered;• cared for by competent stock people who handle the animals carefully and calmly with no mistreatment or abuse;• have their health, welfare and thermal comfort maintained when they are shorn or combed;• transported for the minimum possible time in suitable vehicles with sufficient space and where
thermal comfort is ensured;• humane handling at end of life.

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Kering Animal Welfare Standard for Goats: An Overview

The Kering Animal Welfare Standards as a whole are structured in three tiers (Bronze, Silver, Gold) to provide clear
guidance on critical compliance and with the expectation of continuous improvement by the Group’s suppliers.
The following is a brief summary of the Kering Animal Welfare Standard for goats highlighting some examples ofwhat the standard covers at different levels in addition to the basic requirements outlined above.

Bronze level

Silver level

Gold level• Shearing or combing must only be
carried out by trained personnel andany injuries that occur must be treated
immediately.

• The Silver level requires that the system of management for goats is basedon allowing them to range freely. If goats
are removed from pasture, the requirements for housing are stricter than the
Bronze level with larger space and flooring requirements.

• The Gold level requires that goatsobtain the majority of their nutrition
from grazing. This must be supported by
the planning of pasture management todemonstrate that the nutritional needsof goats are met.

• The Bronze level ensures good welfare
outcomes for young goats including aminimum age for weaning kids and aminimum age for breeding for first time
mothers.
• If any management tasks need to be
carried out that may be potentially painful the Bronze level has requirements
about the maximum ages, acceptable
methods and provision of pain relief.
• Herding dogs must be well trained andtheir welfare must also be protected.

• There must be appropriate and clear
justification for any potentially painful
management tasks and there are stricter
time limits than at Bronze level if these
are agreed to be necessary.
• If goats are removed from pasture theymust be provided with environmental
enrichments so that they can practicetheir natural climbing behaviors.

• Requirements for health outcomesare stricter and there are more limits on
potentially painful management tasks.

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Kering Animal Welfare Standard for Goats: An Overview

ANIMAL WELFARE PROGRAMS AND CERTIFICATIONSThere has been significant work over the years around animal welfare and there are a numberof other credible animal welfare programs and certifications that Kering recognizes for its supply chains. Kering will revise these as necessary based on any new, relevant scientific findings,
programs or certifications. For goats, there are programs that meet Kering’s requirements,
however, additional information on environmental management, biodiversity, conservationand social, human health and safety aspects would be required to meet the Kering Standards
for Raw Materials and Manufacturing Processes.
Certifications that meet the Kering Animal
Welfare Standard for goats at least at theBronze level:

Regenerative Organic Certified

regenorganic.org

Global Animal Partnership

globalanimalpartnership.org
Responsible Mohair Standard

Certified Animal Welfare Approved
by A Greener World

textileexchange.org/standards/responsiblemohair
MOHAIR ONLY

agreenerworld.org/certifications/animalwelfare-approved

The Good Cashmere Standard

thegoodcashmerestandard.org
Certified Humane

CASHMERE ONLY

certifiedhumane.org

EU Organic certification

Certification that meets Kering’s biodiversity
standards but additional information would
be needed on animal welfare practices.
Pasture for Life Certificationwww.pastureforlife.org

Certified Wildlife Friendly

wildlifefriendly.org/criteria

To access the comprehensive Kering Animal Welfare Standard for goats please email here.

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Kering Animal Welfare Standard for Sheep: An Overview

SHEEP

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Kering Animal Welfare Standard for Sheep: An Overview

As part of its suite of species-specific animal welfare
standards, the Kering Animal Welfare Standard for sheep
is aligned with Kering’s commitment to ensure the highest
standards of management, respect and care for the animals
that are part of the Group’s supply chains. The Kering Animal
Welfare Standard for sheep covers sheep in relation to wool,
leather, shearling and Swakara (from Namibia) production.
The standards cover all aspects of sheep’s lives in farms
and ranches and there are minimum requirements that all
suppliers must adhere to at all levels (Bronze, Silver, Gold) andadditional requirements within each category.

The following outlines the minimum requirements for sheep welfare in the Group’s supply
chains:• have access to clean, fresh water;• fed a diet that is nutritionally appropriate to their species and age;
• room to move around freely;• ability to perform their normal behaviors, managed in flocks and given the opportunity to graze,browse and forage;• managed to promote good health and treated immediately should disease or injury be discovered;• cared for by competent stock people and handled carefully and calmly with no mistreatment orabuse;• have their health, welfare and thermal comfort maintained when they are shorn;• transported for the minimum possible time in suitable vehicles with sufficient space and where
thermal comfort is protected;• humane handling at end of life.

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Kering Animal Welfare Standard for Sheep: An Overview

The Kering Animal Welfare Standards as a whole are structured in three tiers (Bronze, Silver, Gold) to provide clear
guidance on critical compliance and with the expectation of continuous improvement by the Group’s suppliers.
The following is a brief summary of the Kering Animal Welfare Standard for sheep highlighting some examples ofwhat the standard covers at different levels in addition to the basic requirements outlined above.

Bronze level

Silver level

Gold level• Shearing must only be carried out by
trained personnel and any injuries that
occur must be treated immediately.

• The Silver level requires that the system
of management for sheep is based onallowing sheep to range freely. If sheep
are removed from pasture, the requirements for housing are stricter than the
Bronze level and it has more space andflooring requirements.

• The Gold level requires that sheep get
the majority of their nutrition from grazing. This must be supported by pasturemanagement planning to demonstratenutritional needs are met.

• The Bronze level ensures good welfare outcomes for young sheep withminimum ages for weaning lambs andthe breeding of ewes that are first time
mothers.
• If any potentially painful managementtasks need to be carried out the Bronze
level has requirements about the maximum ages, acceptable methods andprovision of pain relief.
• If mulesing is practiced due to environmental conditions and associatedanimal welfare issues, there must be acommitment to phase it out within a
specified timeframe in order to avoid any
abrupt change that will adversely affectthe animals’ welfare.
• Sheep dogs must be well trained andtheir welfare must also be protected.

• Mulesing is prohibited.
• Lameness can be an issue for sheep,
especially in wetter climates. The Silver
level requires proactive measures forfoot health.
• There must be good justification forany potentially painful managementtasks and there are stricter time limits than at the Bronze level if these areagreed to be necessary.

• Requirements for health outcomes(i.e. lameness) and those for potentiallypainful management tasks are further
increased and tail docking is prohibited.

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Kering Animal Welfare Standard for Sheep: An Overview

ANIMAL WELFARE PROGRAMS AND CERTIFICATIONSThere has been significant work over the years around animal welfare and there are a numberof other credible animal welfare programs and certifications that Kering recognizes. Kering willrevise these as necessary based on any new, relevant scientific findings, programs or certifications. For sheep, there are programs that meet Kering’s animal welfare requirements, however,additional information on environmental management, biodiversity, conservation and social,human health and safety aspects would be required to meet the Kering Standards for Raw
Materials and Manufacturing Processes.
Certifications that meet Kering Animal
Welfare Standard for sheep at least at theBronze level:

Regenerative Organic Certified

regenorganic.org

Global Animal Partnership

globalanimalpartnership.org
New Zealand SPCA Certified
RSPCA Assured

www.spcacertified.nz/standards/farmedanimals/beef-cattle

www.rspcaassured.org.uk

EU Organic certification
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Label Rouge Viandes

www.label-rouge-viandes.fr

Karoo Meat of Origin

www.karoomeatoforigin.com
LEATHER ONLY
Certified Animal Welfare Approved
by A Greener World

agreenerworld.org/certifications/animalwelfare-approved

Certification that meets Kering’s biodiversity
standards but additional information would
be needed on animal welfare practices.
Certified Humane

certifiedhumane.org

Pasture for Life Certificationwww.pastureforlife.org

Certified Wildlife Friendly

wildlifefriendly.org/criteria

Kering Animal Welfare Standard for Sheep: An Overview

ANIMAL WELFARE PROGRAMS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Certifications that meet Kering Animal
Welfare Standard for sheep at leastat the Bronze level for WOOL ONLY:

New Merino (Australia)

newmerino.com.au/standards-description

ZQ Merino

www.zqmerino.co.nz

Abelusi Woolwww.abelusiwool.com/en

Sustainable Cape Wool Standard

www.capewools.co.za/assets/sustainable_wool_standard/sustainablecapewoolsstandardv10.pdf

Responsible Wool Standard

responsiblewool.org

Nativawww.nativapreciousfiber.com

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To access the comprehensive Kering Animal Welfare Standard for sheep please email here.

Kering Animal Welfare Standard for Ostrich: An Overview

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Kering Animal Welfare Standard for Ostrich: An Overview

As part of its suite of species-specific animal welfare standards,
the Kering Animal Welfare Standard for ostrich is alignedwith Kering’s commitment to ensure the highest standards ofmanagement, respect and care for the animals that are partof the Group’s supply chains. The Kering Animal Welfare
Standard for ostrich covers all aspects of the lives of ostriches
in farms and ranches and there are minimum requirementsthat all suppliers must adhere to at all levels (Bronze, Silver,
Gold) and additional requirements within each category.

The following outlines the minimum requirements for ostrich welfare in the Group’s supply
chains:• access to clean, fresh water;• fed a diet that is nutritionally appropriate to their species and age;
• room to move around freely;• can perform their normal behaviors, managed in flocks and allowed to live in free range situations
where they can forage, dust bathe and explore/forage in their environment;• managed to promote good health and treated immediately should disease or injury be discovered;• cared for by competent stock people and handled carefully and calmly with no mistreatment orabuse;• transported for the minimum possible time in suitable vehicles with sufficient space and where
thermal comfort is ensured;• humane handling at end of life.

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Kering Animal Welfare Standard for Ostrich: An Overview

The Kering Animal Welfare Standards as a whole are structured in three tiers (Bronze, Silver, Gold) to provide clear
guidance on critical compliance and with the expectation of continuous improvement by the Group’s suppliers.
The following is a brief summary of the Kering Animal Welfare Standard for ostrich highlighting some examplesof what the standard covers at different levels in addition to the basic requirements outlined above.

Bronze level

Silver level

Gold level• Ostriches must be protected fromharm during its life. For example, ostrichfeathers must never be plucked from live
birds and ostriches must never be ridden
or raced.

• The Silver level requires that the system
of management for ostriches is based onallowing them to range freely with accessto natural grazing. Outside of quarantine
periods ostriches can only be taken off
pasture for more than 24 hours at times
when there are extreme weather events
that would otherwise impact their welfare.

• The Gold level requires that from six
weeks of age ostriches have access tovegetated outdoor areas and older birds
have access to trees and shrubs to graze
and browse, which is supported by a pasture management plan.

• Ostrich chicks must have access to an
outdoor run by the time they are two
weeks of age.
• Beak tipping or trimming is prohibited and careful toenail clipping is only
per- mitted for chicks when there is acommitment to phase this out within a
specified time limit and when appropriate pain relief is used.
• Ostriches are large birds, balancing on
two legs, so the Bronze level around handling and transport of ostriches ensuresthis is carried out particularly carefully
with stock people travelling with theostriches to make sure that they don’t
fall over and come to harm.

• The Silver level prohibits toenail clipping.

• If ostriches are kept in pens on pasturethese must be large enough to enable
the birds to run.
• Requirements for health outcomesand veterinary input to promote positive
health are increased.
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Kering Animal Welfare Standard for Ostrich: An Overview

ANIMAL WELFARE PROGRAMS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Until recently there have been only best management guidelines and no third party animal
welfare certifications for ostrich. However, national regulations, extensive research and best
management practices and guidelines have provided important guidance for the species’ welfare standards. The only standards currently available have been developed by South African
Ostrich Business Chamber (SAOBC) – see below.
Certifications that meet Kering Animal
Welfare Standard for ostrich at leastat the Bronze level:
South African Ostrich Business
Chamber (SAOBC)

ostrichsa.co.za/about-saobc
OSTRICH PRODUCTION – REQUIREMENTS

The comprehensive Kering Animal Welfare Standard for ostrich will be made available later on once
this current industry level research and standard development for these species, including the workby the South African Ostrich Business Chamber (SAOBC), have been further piloted on farmand in order for the Kering Animal Welfare Standards to reflect and be coherent with the latest data
and recommendations gathered by these initiatives.

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Kering Animal Welfare Standard for Crocodiles and Alligators: An Overview

CROCODILES & ALLIGATORS

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Kering Animal Welfare Standard for Crocodiles and Alligators: An Overview

As part of its suite of species-specific animal welfare standards,
the Kering Animal Welfare Standard for crocodiles andalligators is aligned with Kering’s commitment to ensure
the highest standards of management, respect and care forthe animals that are part of the Group’s supply chains. The
Kering Animal Welfare Standard for crocodiles and alligators
covers all aspects of their lives in farms and ranches. There areminimum requirements that all suppliers must adhere to at
all levels (Bronze, Silver, Gold) and additional requirements
within each category.

The following outlines the minimum requirements for crocodile and alligator welfare in
the Group’s supply chains:• access to clean, fresh water both to drink and for behavioral needs;• fed a diet that is nutritionally appropriate to their species and age;
• room to move around freely;• cared for by competent stock people;• handled carefully and calmly with no mistreatment or abuse;• managed to promote good health and treated immediately should disease or injury be discovered;• transported for the minimum possible time in suitable containers that protect welfare;• humane handling at end of life according to specific requirements.

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Kering Animal Welfare Standard for Crocodiles and Alligators: An Overview

The Kering Animal Welfare Standards as a whole are structured in three tiers (Bronze, Silver, Gold) to provide clear
guidance on critical compliance and with the expectation of continuous improvement by the Group’s suppliers.
The following is a brief summary of the Kering Animal Welfare Standard for crocodiles and alligators from farms
and ranches highlighting some examples of what the standard covers at different levels in addition to the basic
requirements outlined above.

Bronze level

Silver level

Gold level• Eggs must be collected carefully andhandled and incubated to optimize thehatching success.

• Some crocodiles may spend some timein their lives in their own enclosures inorder to reduce aggression between
animals and injury. However, the Kering
Animal Welfare Standard for crocodiles
and alligators has set requirements
around the space and layout of suchenclosures as well as requirements
around the amount of time that the animals spend in these enclosures.

• For crocodiles, animals must be inextensive enclosures with access towater, shade and land for the entirety of
their lives.

• Animals must be kept in environmentsthat allow them to maintain an appropriate body temperature. They must also
always have access to water for their
behavioral needs and the water must be
maintained in hygienic conditions forcrocodilians.

• The requirements for planning thehealth management of the animals are
increased at the Silver level.

• Crocodile and alligator farms must
contribute proactively to wild crocodilianconservation efforts.

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Kering Animal Welfare Standard for Crocodiles and Alligators: An Overview

ANIMAL WELFARE PROGRAMS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Until recently there have been only best management guidelines and no third party animal
welfare certifications for crocodiles and alligators. However, national regulations, extensive
research and best management practices and guidelines have provided important guidance
for the species’ welfare standards. The only standards currently available have been developedby the International Crocodile Farmers Association (ICFA) – see below. There is also ongoing
research to ascertain and verify the appropriate requirements for captive crocodilians. Kering is
actively engaged in and supporting these initiatives.
Certifications that meet Kering Animal
Welfare Standard for crocodiles andalligators at least at the Bronze level:
International Crocodilian Farmers
Associationwww.internationalcrocodilian.com/about

The comprehensive Kering Animal Welfare Standard for crocodiles and alligators
will be made available later on once this current industry level research and standard development
for these species, including the ICFA, have been further piloted on farm and in order for the Kering
Animal Welfare Standards to reflect and be coherent with the latest data and recommendations
gathered by these initiatives.

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Kering Animal Welfare Standard for Python: An Overview

PYTHON35

Kering Animal Welfare Standard for Python: An Overview

As part of its suite of species-specific animal welfare standards,
the Kering Animal Welfare Standard for python is alignedwith Kering’s commitment to ensure the highest standards ofmanagement, respect and care for the animals that are part of
the Group’s supply chains. The Kering Animal Welfare Standard
for python covers pythons bred and raised on farms and isbased on the latest research from scientific organizations andbest practice guidance. As such, they are not tiered but simply
represent the expected requirements of farms. In the future,with further research, the Kering Animal Welfare Standard forpython may include Bronze, Silver and Gold levels.

The following is a brief summary of the Kering Animal Welfare Standard for python
highlighting the basic requirements for the animals:• room to move around freely with continual access to clean, fresh water;• fed a diet that is nutritionally appropriate to their species and age;• managed to promote good health and treated immediately should disease or injury be discovered;• cared for by competent stock people who handle the animals carefully and calmly with no mistreatment
or abuse;• transported for the minimum possible time in suitable containers that protect welfare;• humane handling at end of life according to specific, internationally recognized requirements.
The following are some details about the Kering Animal Welfare Standard for python
highlighting further examples of what the standard covers in addition to the basic
requirements outlined above:• Python farmers must be authorized to keep pythons in captivity and comply with requirements inaccordance with the current relevant national legislation.
• Animals must be able to move between microclimates to regulate their metabolism and bodytemperature.
• Enclosures must be kept clean and free from leftover food.
• Pythons are potentially dangerous and the farms must have written safety and hygiene protocols toprotect both the staff and the animals.

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Kering Animal Welfare Standard for Python: An Overview

ANIMAL WELFARE PROGRAMS AND CERTIFICATIONSThere are currently no animal welfare certifications that cover python that meet the Kering Animal Welfare Standard for python, however, there are science-based guidelines for best management practices. Kering is a leader in the development of auditable standards for python
farms and a number of these have been developed through the Python Conservation Partnership (PCP), which Kering founded with the Internation Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
and the International Trade Centre (ITC). Overall, they are being enhanced and piloted-tested
currently through the South East Asian Reptile Conservation Alliance (SARCA). The Kering Animal Welfare Standard for python is also being drawn from the following expert work:
1. Aust, P. W., Tri., N. V., Truyen, T., Lyons, J. A., and Natusch, D. J. D. (2016) Best Practice Standards
for Python Captive Breeding and Rearing Facilities – First Edition. Compiled by the IUCN/SSC Boa &Expert Panel (2013)
2. Analysis of humane killing methods for reptiles in the skin trade, ed. Swiss Federal Veterinary
Office (FVO).
3. Merck Manuals. Disorders and Diseases of Reptiles. Last reviewed/revised July 2011.
www.merckmanuals.com/pethealth/exotic_pets/reptiles/disorders_and_diseases_of_reptiles.html
4. Merck Manuals. Providing a Home for a Reptile. Last reviewed/revised July 2011.
www.merckmanuals.com/pethealth/exotic_pets/reptiles/providing_a_home_for_a_reptile.html

The comprehensive Kering Animal Welfare Standard for python will be made available
later on once the standard has been tested further and coherent with SARCA recommendations
and in order for the Kering Animal Welfare Standards to reflect the latest data andrecommendations gathered by these initiatives.

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Kering Animal Welfare Standard for Fur: An Overview

FUR

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Kering Animal Welfare Standard for Fur: An Overview

Kering brands are no longer using fur in their collection.
By “fur” we mean animal pelts where the hair is left on the
animal’s processed skins, from animals being raised, trappedor hunted for their pelt. It includes – without being restricted
to – foxes, mustelids (e.g. mink, weasel, ermine, etc.), rodents(e.g. orylag, rabbit, beaver, nutria, etc.), kangaroo, deer, possum.
Note that shearling and other fur from livestock are coveredin the Kering Animal Welfare Standard for cattle, calves, goatsand sheep.

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The Kering Animal Welfare Guidelines for Abattoirs: An Overview

ABATTOIRS

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The Kering Animal Welfare Guidelines for Abattoirs: An Overview

The Kering Animal Welfare Standards encompass farms
in relation to humane handling for end of life procedures.
However, Kering aims to improve animal welfare beyond
farms and as such there are separate guidelines forabattoirs that are based on EU regulations, with an aim todrive best practices around the world for verification andimplementation in the industry. To develop the Kering
Animal Welfare Guidelines for abattoirs, eighty-two farms
were visited in Kering’s supply chain and four on-farmend of life scenerios and ten abattoirs were assessed byexternal experts.

To access the comprehensive Kering Animal Welfare Guidelines
for abattoirs please email here.

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