Our SUSTAINABLE leather process
Under the 
program Sadesa develops different projects, takes actions and makes investments in the different tanneries of the group to continuously improve and optimize our sustainable leather process.
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OUR SUSTAINABLE leather process
Continuous investments are made in the construction and maintenance of state-of-the-art Water Waste Treatment Plants in each of our industrial facilities.
All hides are identified with a code upon arrival to the tannery and can be traced throughout production to the finished leather.
Our LWG Gold-awarded plants use 60% less energy than the average used by the industry.
75% of the waste generated during the wet process is reused and recycled.
Producing leather responsibly, in a sustainable way.
NEW! Leather as a material choice
NEW! Sadesa Compost
Leather is a by-product
Leather production for a circular economy
Photovoltaic solar panels
Transparency in the leather supply chain
LWG Awards
At Sadesa, we believe that the protection of the environment concerns all of us and that we will achieve better results establishing relationships with other industry players.
That is why Sadesa joined the Leather Working Group, a multi-disciplinary group, supported by BLC Leather Technology Centre and integrated by the major footwear brands and tanneries in the word.
Sadesa operates under strict local and international environmental standards and is periodically subjected to rigorous audits carried out by recognized organisms.
As a result, we have been awarded with a large amount of certifications that support our commitment to the environment.
Sustainable leathers
Sadesa conducted a Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) on four representative groups of leathers covering the full scope of our production.
These leathers are made from hides sourced from free-range, pasture-raised cattle
on the natural pampas of Uruguay and Argentina.
Our unique sourcing model, built on long-standing partnerships, guarantees full visibility and traceability to the point of origin.
Our sustainable leather production process prioritizes the use of renewable energy sources, optimized and recycled water usage, green chemistry, and zero-waste practices.
We are proud to lead the industry with results showing our environmental impact on global warming is 30 to 60% lower than the recently published industry averages in the Higg Index.