Global Sustainable Fashion Leadership: Celebrating Moncler

Luxury fashion brand Moncler, known for its high-end outerwear, has secured a top global position for sustainability, placing fifth in The World’s Most Sustainable Companies 2025 ranking. 

Compiled by Statista in collaboration with Time magazine, the list assessed more than 5,700 businesses on a wide set of environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria.

Moncler leads the ranking not only among Italian companies but also within the global apparel, footwear and merchandise sector.

Determination to drive long-term sustainable business

The recognition highlights the company’s continued focus on sustainable business practices across its operations and value chain.

“The results reflect the company’s commitment,” Moncler states on social media, reaffirming its ambition to “drive a sustainable business in the long term”.

The methodology behind the ranking considered more than 20 key performance indicators, including emissions reduction, supply chain transparency, diversity and stakeholder engagement. Independent ESG ratings from organisations such as CDP, MSCI and S&P Global also informed the final scores.

Other fashion and retail names featured on the list include:

• Hermès ranked 33rd
• Puma, 122nd
• Lululemon, 177th
• Hugo Boss, 216th
• Zalando, 199th
• Richemont, 250th
• Ermenegildo Zegna, 316th
• Salvatore Ferragamo, 326th
• JD.com, 339th
• Decathlon, 386th

At the top of the global ranking sits Schneider Electric, followed by Telefónica, Brambles, and Temenos. Other top 10 companies include NEC Corp, NRI, Nasdaq, Siemens and Sanofi.

Promoting sustainability while maintaining commercial success 

This recognition for Moncler comes amid a period of growth. The company reported €829m (US$971m) in first-quarter sales this year, a 1% increase year-on-year. The Moncler brand – best known for its high-performance quilted jackets – accounted for €7.2bn (US$8.4bn) of that figure, with sales up 2%.

Sustainability strategy at Moncler

Moncler remains committed to its 2020-2025 Strategic Sustainability Plan, which entails five pillars:

1. Climate change and biodiversity
2. Circular economy
3. Responsible sourcing
4. Valuing diversity
5. Supporting local communities

Within each of these strategic priorities, Moncler defines a range of commitments based on a considered analysis of the areas where it can amplify positive impacts and mitigate negative repercussions.

These analyses consider fashion industry-specific challenges alongside expectations from employees, suppliers, consumers, stakeholders and the financial community. 

By weaving together risk management with seizing opportunities, Moncler’s plan aims to disseminate sustainable practices throughout the entire value chain.  

In corporate developments, Moncler recently reinforced its board with the appointments of Alexandre Arnault of LVMH and Sue Nabi, CEO of Coty. 

Alexandre joined as part of a 2024 agreement that saw LVMH acquire a 10% stake in Double R, an investment vehicle controlled by Moncler Chairman and CEO Remo Ruffini.

“We judge the value of our results also by how we achieved them because long-term success comes from creating shared value,” says Remo Ruffini, Chairman and CEO of Moncler. “While the global macroeconomic context remains uncertain, we are confident in our ability to navigate evolving market dynamics, while staying true to our heritage, our passion for innovation, and our ambition to push beyond conventions. 

“Creativity, brand distinctiveness and operational excellence will continue to guide us as we shape the future of our brands to drive sustainable growth and create long-term value.”

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