The market’s concern about sustainability in the footwear production chain has brought to the fore a guiding concept for the work of all companies that are part of the segment: the ESG in fashion. Much more than a guide of environmental actions for the future of the industry, it is a concept that addresses management issues and also understands the social importance of the company before the community.
Such points are increasingly being placed as essential in decision-making and market analysis, causing companies to adapt to such demands of global consumption. Understand more about ESG in fashion and how Courovale actively acts within the footwear productive chain. Check it out!
In short, ESG is the acronym for Environmental, Social, and Governance. It is a set of practices from these respective areas that, when applied, contribute effectively to sustainable development. In the fashion world, the ESG also acts as a guideline to promote standards of conduct in the face of market consumption trends and competitiveness among companies.
On the environmental side, ESG proposes practices that reduce the carbon footprint, such as reducing the use of plastic and oil derivatives, as well as the correct disposal and treatment of waste. On the social side, the focus is on promoting diversity and inclusion in the labor market and respecting human rights. Finally, in the governance context are the practices of promoting fair labor relations and investment in human capital.
Understanding the need to work all the ESG points in fashion, Courovale has defined goals and actions that place it as a reference company in promoting an environmentally correct, socially fair, and economically viable development. This is our guiding factor for the performance of sustainable activities, whether in our internal production processes, in the management of people and customers, or in the relationship with the community of the region where we are located.
Such conduct, which covers leather traceability, waste management, water reuse, care with restrictive substances, and development actions for the regional community, has resulted in certifications nationally (Diamond by CSCB) and internationally (Silver by LWG).
Meanwhile, the sustainability agenda is systematically increased in our conduct. To this end, we also participate in meetings that discuss the theme within the footwear production chain, such as the Sustainability Business Roundtables, promoted by the Brazilian Association of Companies of Components for Leather, Footwear, and Artifacts (Assintecal) in partnership with the Center of the Brazilian Tanning Industry (CICB).
These events serve to point out paths to be taken to meet all market movements, being in tune with the ESG concept in fashion. This way, we work on the development of collections that meet the main consumption trends of society, which is increasingly focused on the interest in articles with an ecologically correct footprint.
Thus, Courovale proposes to assume a role as an example of conduct in the business field regarding sustainability. Get to know more details about our action policy for the subject and get in touch with us!