SUSTAINABILITY
Committed to a fair and sustainable future, in Faeda we embrace the goals of the 2030 UN Agenda, from gender equality and clean energy to responsible economic growth. Our company is based on the search for continuous improvement, resilience and the will to create a tomorrow more respectful of the planet’s resources. Driven by creativity and concrete actions, we engage in significant socio-economic change, making sustainability not only an objective but a value that permeates every aspect of our work.
ENVIRONMENT
The company is committed to reducing the environmental impact generated by its production process. In particular, by committing itself to reducing water consumption, reducing the use of chemical products, recycling waste products, reducing energy consumption through the use of renewable energy and finally, in the implementation of leather traceability processes in order to promote quality, safe and environmentally friendly products.
Our packaging is 100% recyclable, 83% of the waste produced is recyclable. 96% of the water used is returned to the environment after being purified and half of the energy used is self-produced and comes from renewable sources (based on data provided by the operator and generated by the photovoltaic system owned).
ETHICS, SAFETY AND TRAINING
In order to guarantee the integrity of its employees and respect for the dignity of the person, the Group adopts a policy aimed at avoiding any type of discrimination linked to ethnicity, sex, religion, political opinions, trade union preferences, sexual orientation and repudiates child or forced labour.
Diversity, safety at work and human rights are protected in accordance with UN standards and Fundamental Labour Principles.
Faeda has an internal system on occupational safety management in addition to the Management Model 231/01 and an Integrated Management System: environment, health, safety and quality
In addition, 3,350 hours of training were provided in 2022 and there was a 50% decrease in the number of accidents. Finally, a weekly listening desk has been set up available to all employees to guarantee their well-being.
RESPONSIBLE MANAGEMENT OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN
Responsible supply chain management is a strategic approach that aims to ensure that manufacturers and suppliers comply with certain ethical, social and environmental requirements and standards in the production and distribution process of their products. Faeda continued in 2022 with the distribution of a questionnaire to gather information and investigate its raw material suppliers and their working practices, to deepen and understand how suppliers are in line with the ethical and social standards established by the company.
It also includes participation in the LWG LCA project for more in-depth monitoring of the environmental impact of the supply chain.
QUALITY
Faeda has always paid attention to the creation of a high quality product that respects high safety standards. This commitment has as its main objective the protection of the health and safety of its employees, key resources of the production process, and also the health and safety of its customers and consumers, end users of the finished product.
Periodically, product quality tests, physical-mechanical and chemical tests are carried out, During 2022, more than 65,000 were carried out.
Strict compliance with the EU REACH regulation ensures that the chemicals used are safe for health and the environment
To date, 99.88% of Faeda products comply with the ZDHC Manufacturing Restricted Substances List.
LOCAL VALUE
Faeda is committed to supporting the local community in which it is involved and in which it carries out its business, contributing not only to the economic growth of the territory but also and above all to the creation of positive relationships and collaborations with the community, establishing a relationship based on listening and continuous dialogue. In this perspective, during 2022 Faeda has engaged in the social field on several fronts. Below are the main donations and sponsorships that have been provided to support the community:
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Support to the elderly with donations to the nursing home in Arzignano;
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Sponsorship of sports clubs for disabled people in the territory;
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Donations to poor and destitute children and families in the USA;
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Sponsorship of sports clubs in the territory.
TRACEABILITY
For safe products with low environmental impact, Faeda is one of the first tanneries in the world to have achieved for two families of chrome-free products - smooth calf and bottled calf - a certification for leather with low environmental impact according to UNI11427:2015 "Skins with reduced environmental impact", released by ICEC.
Faeda has also obtained the recognition awarded by the Leather Working Group (LWG) ranking as LWG Silver Rate.
Developed with the input of NGOs such as WWF and Greenpeace, the LWG audit protocol is essential to assess environmental performance and systemic management of the quality and ethics of leather goods manufacturers, promoting transparency and alignment on environmental priorities. While the TS SC410 certification guarantees the control of the tanneries on their supplies, mapping the traceability of the skins upstream.
In addition, 100% of our products are certified made in Italy.
OUR CERTIFICATIONS
Developed with the input of NGOs such as WWF and Greenpeace, the LWG audit protocol is essential to assess environmental performance and systemic management of the quality and ethics of leather goods manufacturers, promoting transparency and alignment on environmental priorities. While the TS SC410 certification guarantees the control of the tanneries on their supplies, mapping the traceability of the skins upstream. We are also proud to be among the first in the world to have achieved for two product families a certification for leather with low environmental impact according to the standard UNI11427:2015 "Skins with reduced environmental impact", issued by ICEC. In addition, there are also certifications that attest to the company’s social responsibility and commitment to sustainability, all downloadable below.
OUR CODE OF ETHICS
To deepen our commitment to responsible and transparent business practices, please download our Code of Ethics. In this document, you will find detailed principles and guidelines that guide our every action and decision, reflecting our dedication to sustainability, integrity and professional ethics. Along with the Management Organizational Model, it is a valuable resource to understand the values that inspire our daily work and the constant commitment of Faeda for a responsible future.
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