Sustainable development in footwear

 

Sustainable development is a key priority for companies in the leather industry. It is not only a challenge they must meet, but also a fine opportunity to innovate, improve practices and offer more responsible footwear collections.

CTC's expertise in this area is invaluable in helping the industry move towards greener solutions.

If you have specific questions or if there are aspects you would like to explore further, please let us know!

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Our areas of expertise

Today, we support manufacturers and those responsible for bringing products to market, at every stage of the value chain, with services tailored to the specific challenges they face:


Hygiene, health and safety (HSS)

  • Risk analysis: single document
  • Managing chemical risks in the workplace
  • Work environment assessments (hazardous chemicals)


Product safety

  • From information gathering to implementing safety management procedures (REACh, etc.)


Environment protection

  • Environmental acceptability audits 
  • Effluent quality assessments (WWI)
  • Life cycle analysis in tanneries and on finished products
  • Carbon footprint calculation


Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

  • Understanding the key issues facing the industry


New materials

Our experts can provide tailored consultancy services including :

  • Market intelligence
  • Performance assessment
  • Processability testing

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Our bespoke services in footwear

Achieving sustainable development is a major challenge for the footwear sector. CTC is committed to supporting this transition by offering a wide range of services such as intelligence gathering, consulting, specific tests and assays, training courses and more.

These services allow you to incorporate sustainable practices into your manufacturing and marketing processes.

If you have any questions about these services or how they can benefit your business, please don't hesitate to contact our footwear experts.

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ITALY

 

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Shanghai

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Ho Chi Minh City

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