Reducing waste
Waste management is an ongoing focal point in the operations at all facilities as the material we
use in our products is highly valued both in cost and as a resource. We work systematically to
ensure a reduction in waste by eliminating overconsumption of material and by utilising waste
most sufficiently.
Our operations comply with ISO 14001 certification, indicating that an adequate environmental
management system has been developed and an overview of the total weight of waste generated
at our facilities has been created. In 2021 110,900 kg of solid waste was generated in our
operations. This number reflects the result of an extensive renovation and cleaning of both
facilities, meaning more solid waste has been discarded.
The amount of generated waste in 2022 is expected to decrease by 5% as different initiatives
will be implemented to optimise our handling of waste, including new sorting procedures. Also,
other initiatives are being investigated to increase circularity in terms of materials product life
cycle, minimising the amount of generated solid waste.
Waste handling of textiles and leather
Our production sites collect and sort textile and leather waste material separately. This ensures
that the waste material either can be donated, used for smaller products, or sold to other
companies who can use it in their operations, prolonging the life of the materials.
In 2021 we donated different textiles to selected companies and educational institutions. E.g.,
an educational institution near the city of Fredericia helping young people who need academic
support, allowing them to try working with textiles. We are also donating textiles to the Danish
company SheWorks creating new jobs and adding life value by hiring female refugees, providing
them with a way to support their families.
Additionally, Fredericia is also a member of Upcycling Forum, enabling other companies to buy
our leftover leathers and textiles, eliminating the need to buy newly produced fabrics.
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