KMD Brands Limited

Recently, representatives from the KMD Brands Limited ESG and Sourcing teams joined the Fair Labor Association(FLA) Buyer-Supplier Roundtable on Responsible Practices and Higher Wages in Bangladesh. As part of our ongoing commitment to the FLA’s Living Wage Project in Bangladesh, engaging with our suppliers is a top priority. We were pleased to share our experience in benchmarking purchasing practices and driving meaningful conversations. This event reinforced our dedication to improvements in this space, helping to advance progress toward living wages, and contributing to positive industry-wide change. Kate Miller Summer Buckland #KMDBrands #BCorp #LivingWage #ResponsibleBusiness #ESG #FairLabor #Bangladesh #SupplierEngagement  

We're proud to share that Kathmandu has joined Mindful Fashion New Zealand, a collective driving positive change in New Zealand’s fashion and textile industry. As a Certified B Corporation it's important that we work alongside other businesses to collectively champion progress for people and planet. #KMDBrands #Kathmandu #BCorp #ESG

Today, KMD Brands Limited released our first Climate-Related Disclosure (CRD) prepared in accordance with the Aotearoa New Zealand Climate Standards. This marks an important step in our journey as a Certified B Corporation (#bcorp) and reflects our commitment to social and environmental responsibility, accountability, and transparency. The preparation of this CRD statement involved input from across our brands and regions, alongside insights from both internal experts and external advisors. This effort has strengthened our understanding of the risks and opportunities climate change presents to our business, enabling us to adapt accordingly. There is still much to achieve. We are focused on improving data quality, access, and accuracy, as well as working with our supply chain to support a shift to renewable energy. Decoupling emissions from economic growth is no small task, and working alongside our teams, customers, suppliers, and industry peers is essential to addressing the systemic challenges our sector faces. We remain focused on the challenges ahead and are committed to driving progress towards a sustainable future. Frances Blundell Shasta O'Loughlin Ben Washington Carla Webb Lachlan Farran Deloitte Steven M. #KMDBrands #CRD #ClimateReporting #SBTi #BCorp

This week, we hosted the KMD Brands Limited FY24 Annual Shareholder Meeting in Auckland. It was an important opportunity to connect with our investors and reflect on the year’s challenges, as well as some of the progress made. We thanked our shareholders for their continued trust and support, and we look forward to the opportunity that FY25 brings as we continue in our efforts to inspire people to explore and love the outdoors. Please visit our Investor Centre for more information: https://lnkd.in/g-BpMAGk #KMDBrands #BCorp  

We’re proud to share that KMD Brands Limited and each of our iconic bands – Kathmandu, Rip Curl and Oboz Footwear – has ranked in the top 20% of companies assessed in the Baptist World Aid Australia 2024 Ethical Fashion Report.  While there is always more to be done, we’re proud of the progress we've made since the last assessment in 2022. Our group of brands received above-average highlights for our responsible purchasing practices, addressing gender inequality, water and chemical stewardship, the use of sustainable fibres, and circularity.  This recognition demonstrates our commitment to raising the bar for responsibly sourced fashion. From the individuals who source our materials to the skilled teams who bring our products to life, we work to address issues across all stages of production. Together with our customers, employees, and partners, we can accelerate positive change that tackles worker exploitation and environmental harm in the fashion supply chain. Thank you to Baptist World Aid for continuing to publish this important report and to all the partners who support us on this journey. #KMDBrands #BCorp #BCorporation #EthicalFashion #Sustainability #Transparency #SupplyChain #BaptistWorldAid  https://lnkd.in/g53sws-d

KMD Brands Limited announces the appointment of Brent Scrimshaw as our new Group CEO. Michael Daly has given notice to the Board of his resignation, having been the Group CEO since May 2021, and an integral part of the Rip Curl business for over 22 years prior to this.  Brent has been a director of KMD Brands since 2017 and has consistently demonstrated a clear and perceptive understanding of the technical branded products markets worldwide. He will take up the CEO role with a clear understanding of the Group and its structure, as well as the challenges and opportunities facing the business.   Brent brings extensive experience in scaling global consumer brands and will lead KMD Brands with strategic insight and purpose. His 19-year executive tenure at global powerhouse Nike, took him across three continents with roles including Vice President of EMEA Brand Marketing & Core Category Business, and Vice President & Chief Executive of Western Europe. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Michael Daly for his exceptional leadership since May 2021, including 22 years with Rip Curl. Michael will continue as Group CEO until Brent’s commencement, which we will announce in due course. More information on the announcement can be found on our website, https://lnkd.in/g5x59cvb #KMDBrands

Today we released our financial year 2024 results. FY24 was a challenging year for our Group and the broader industry. However, we’re encouraged by the positive momentum in the second half and the first eight weeks of the new financial year. We believe that with our portfolio of iconic global outdoor brands and leadership in sustainability, we remain a unique investment proposition and well-placed for the future. For more insights, preview our 2024 Annual Integrated Report below and see this link to download: https://lnkd.in/gSmxZKrw #KMDBrands #IntegratedReporting

Come join Rip Curl as our GM of Marketing and help inspire people to explore and love the outdoors as part of the KMD Brands Limited group.

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We're proud to see the Seamless initiative progressing with more support and new members from the Australian clothing industry. Rip Curl is a founding member of the initiative, which aims to enhance clothing circularity in Australia. This is just one of the circular business models KMD Brands Limited has committed to as part of our ESG goals. #KMDBrands #RipCurl #circularity #esg #seamless