Commitment to Sustainability:
A Concrete Goal
Professional Crust S.p.A. firmly believes that protecting the environment is an essential duty.
Sustainability is not just a value but a tangible commitment that translates into daily actions aimed at minimizing the environmental impact of our activities.
Our Actions for Sustainability
We believe that an integrated approach is essential for minimizing our environmental impact. For this reason, we incorporate sustainability into every aspect of our work:
1. Responsible Sourcing
The wet blue hides and splits we sell come from suppliers who share our commitment to sustainability and adhere to very strict requirements.
- Certified Origin: We purchase raw hides from suppliers who follow rigorous breeding and slaughter protocols, ensuring animal welfare and eco-friendly practices.
- Traceability: We monitor the origin of each hide to guarantee supply chain transparency and prevent sourcing from illegal or unethical sources.
2. Production Processes and Energy
We are committed to continuously improving energy efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions.
We utilize renewable energy sources to power our production facilities and reduce energy consumption. Responsible resource management is at the core of our business strategy.
- Renewable Energy: We are investing in renewable energy sources to power our production facilities. Our goal is to reduce dependence on non-renewable energy sources and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
- Transition to Electric: We are converting our fleet of forklifts from diesel-powered machines to electric ones.
- Water Consumption: We implement water recycling systems that allow us to reuse a significant portion of the water used in our production processes.
3. Collaboration and Transparency
We work closely with our suppliers, customers and partners to promote sustainable practices throughout the entire supply chain.
We are committed to adhering to the leading sustainability certifications in the industry, such as the Leather Working Group (LWG).
4. Management of By-Products and Waste
We adopt “zero waste” production strategies by recycling and valorizing both by-products and processing waste.
- Source Reduction: We adopt “zero waste” production strategies, minimizing the generation of processing waste.
- Recycling and Valorization: We also valorize the less valuable parts of the hides by transforming them into new products and finding productive uses that prevent their disposal.
- Responsible Disposal: Non-recyclable processing waste is disposed of in authorized facilities that comply with the strictest environmental regulations.
Sustainable Future
We look to the future with the understanding that sustainability is an ongoing journey.
As Professional Crust S.p.A., we are committed to innovating and improving our practices to ensure a positive impact on the environment and society.
We believe that sustainability is not only a duty but also an opportunity to enhance our company and build a better future.