Sadesa is the first tannery in the world to be awarded the gold rating in the Leather Working Group’s (LWG) environmental audit. LWG is an organization that establishes environmental standards for the footwear leather industry.
In October 2007, the Sadesa-operated plant in Thailand was subjected to a rigorous environmental audit by the Leather Working Group which is supported by the BLC (British Leather Technology Centre) and composed of the major tanneries and worldwide footwear brands, such as Nike, adidas and Clarks.
The LWG environmental audit protocol was jointly developed by the most important tanners, footwear brands and industry experts and reviewed by the World Wildlife Fund US.
According to the LWG audit, Sadesa’s plant in Thailand exceeds the parameters established to achieve the ‘gold’ rating and represents an example to be followed by other industry players.
During their visit to the plant, the auditors
