ADIDAS GROUP, C&A, H&M, LI NING, NIKE AND PUMA PARTNER TO REACH ZERO DISCHARGE BY 2020

November 18, 2011 – adidas Group, C&A, H&M, Li Ning, NIKE, Inc. and Puma today announced the release of a joint roadmap towards zero discharge of hazardous chemicals (ZDHC) in the supply chain by 2020. It is an ambitious plan, one that sets a new standard of environmental performance for the global apparel and footwear industry. The roadmap includes specific commitments and timelines to realize this shared goal. These commitments include:

Jointly communicating the mission of zero discharge of hazardous chemicals to all suppliers beginning immediately

Conducting pilot projects at major, vertically integrated and materials suppliers between 2011 and 2013 to better understand scope of use and discharge of hazardous chemicals

Verifying that nine classes of hazardous or persistent chemicals are not currently used

Initiating an inventory of all chemicals used in apparel manufacturing by the end of 2012

Disclosing the results of all pilots and studies undertaken as part of this commitment

Reporting regularly and publicly on our progress against this commitment (quarterly in 2012, annually from 2013 to 2020)