Samsonite commits to a sustainable future as it turns 110

Samsonite, Lifestyle bag and travel luggage company, celebrated its 110th anniversary with the launch of a sustainability campaign, "Our Responsible Journey". "Our Responsible Journey" focuses on Samsonite's legacy of designing products that last; its commitment to reducing its impact on the planet; and how it engages its people, partners and communities in this progress.

Renowned for driving many industry firsts throughout its history, Samsonite will strengthen its efforts to make sustainability a key focus of its future innovation. This includes commitments by Samsonite's brands, including Samsonite®, Tumi®, American Tourister®, and Gregory®, to: increase the use of sustainable materials and packaging, continue to develop innovative solutions to ensure product durability, access to repairs and end of life solutions; and use 100 percent renewable energy while reducing carbon emissions to become carbon neutral by 2025.

Kyle Gendreau, CEO, Samsonite International said, "While we've been focused on sustainability for several years, 'Our Responsible Journey' is how we will accelerate the implementation of sustainable business practices globally to meet our goals. This strategy will touch every aspect of our business to help us further our long-standing leadership in the industry."

"Our Responsible Journey" focuses on four areas most material to the business Innovative Products, Carbon Action, Thriving Supply Chain & People Focused.  Samsonite, which was founded in 1910 in Denver, Colorado, will also commit to using 100% renewable energy while reducing carbon emissions to become carbon neutral by 2025. The company said it had planted more than 700,000 trees around the world since 2017.