31 Millions of mangroves Biodiversity is one of the strongest natural defences against climate change.* Our brands have helped plant mangroves across Africa through Eden Reforestation Projects, funding the planting of 7.8 million trees with 7.4 million planted in 2022. Mangroves are unique ecosystems that serve marine life and purify the water. They are also important to rural communities by protecting them against storm surges. Although carbon sequestration rates and stock values vary significantly depending on the planting conditions, as a relatively fast-growing group of species, they sequester carbon at a fast rate.** Freshwater availability The fashion and textile industry puts immense pressure on scarce water sources, and 771 million people worldwide lack basic access to clean and safe drinking water.*** Our brands worked with organisations to provide clean and easily accessible water to communities in water-stressed areas in our sourcing markets. In 2022 ellesse funded a water project in India through charity: water to build piped water systems into homes for communities where people with access to clean water can be as low as 4%. Speedo funded a water project in Vietnam through Planet Water Foundation that supports 1,800 people annually. We also support three ongoing water projects through charity: water, supporting communities in Cambodia and India. *United Nations **Carbon sequestration in mangrove forests ***JMP Biodiversity and water 7.8 million