Clariant outlines sustainability strategy
25/04/2013
It says its tanning agent Granofin Easy F-90 and the tanning process EasyWhite Tan have “simplified and shortened the production process significantly and made the tanning of leather far more efficient”.
It adds: “Granofin Easy F-90 is already undergoing intense practical trials with customers, such as the shoe manufacturer ECCO. The company is convinced of the new leather’s enormous potential. Trials are also under way in China. In the medium term, Granofin tanned leather could completely replace the existing chrome-free wet white techniques and replace chrome as a tanning agent to an estimated extent of 20% to 30%.”
“We want to make sustainability criteria more of a priority in our products,” explains Joachim Krüger, senior vice-president of corporate sustainability and regulatory affairs. “This reflects our customers’ requirements and market demand.”
Since 2005, the group has cut carbon dioxide emissions by 45%, reduced energy consumption by 24%, lowered greenhouse gas emissions by 12% and made improvements to waste production and water use.
The sustainability report is available on Clariant's website.
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