Circular Manufacturing
Using waste as fuel. Sealing the deal on our patented circular manufacturing process.
Not only do we convert solid waste to steam, we have an innovative take-back scheme that converts end-of-life leather into fuel for our thermal energy plant. Old leather contributes to the manufacture of new - a circular manufacturing process.
We are proud to be a Circular Glasgow ambassador, putting Scotland at the forefront of the circular economy.
When it comes to the tanning process, this is where our circular manufacturing comes into its own.
We generate co-products which are sold on to be re-used as raw materials in a wide range of other industries, including the food and biofuel sectors.
In developing our own renewable driven, self-heating system we have already reduced the amount of waste sent to landfill by 81% in 2020. This reduction in landfill is a major landmark in our journey to zero waste by 2025.
Our circular manufacturing process
Our commitments
2021
Our suppliers became signatories to our Code of Conduct.
2022
We will be accredited to the UN Global Compact.
2023
We will have verified the integrity of our supply chain to meet internationally accepted standards.
2025
We will have zero process waste to landfill through circular manufacturing, and become carbon neutral, as reported under SECR.
Sustainability Report
Our annual Sustainability Report summarises our activities, commitments and innovation agenda. All supporting and driving us towards a more sustainable future.
Circular manufacturing is part of our effort under Goal 9 of the UN Global Compact: Industry, innovation and infrastructure. Discover more about our circular mindset, and manufacturing process that helps to support this commitment in our report.