From AW21 production onwards, 100% of our upper leather came from LWG certified tanneries, with 98% from Gold and Silver medal rated facilities LWG tanneries are audited on their environmental performance and are certified as Gold, Silver, Bronze or Audited, depending on their performance. The LWG is a collective of tanneries, brands, suppliers, technical experts and NGOs, whose aim is to raise environmental standards throughout the leather industry. We are a member of the Leather Working Group (LWG) The tanneries that we work with are all assessed for a number of factors, including their environmental and social responsibility credentials to ensure they meet our high standards. We specify all the leathers used in our products from selected tanneries. The raw material used to make the leather we use originates as a by-product of the food industry. Leather displays a unique range of physical properties and to this day, it remains our most used animal derived material. By 2028, all products will align to our defined sustainable design criteria.Īt DM’s we have a long tradition of making leather shoes. We are currently developing a “Design Handbook” to ensure our unique sustainability attributes, such as our durability and timeless design, are understood and applied by all generations of the product creation team. We’re also committed to ensuring all relevant teams have annual training on sustainable design thinking and principles by 2022. We are also incorporating high-performance recycled material into our laces and linings of relevant footwear. As of 2021, our standard Airwair heel loops also include 50% post-consumer recycled polyester. For example, our 50/50 Recycled Poly Tract collection includes 50% post-consumer recycled polyester in the uppers, an alternative to standard virgin polyester. We’re investing in the development of more sustainable materials, such as bio-based alternatives, which will support our Commitment for all our footwear to be made from sustainable materials by 2040. Not only are we increasing the use of sustainable materials in our products, but we are also focused on ensuring our products stand the test of time and their quality is not compromised. Fast-forward to today – we’re identifying opportunities to put sustainability at the heart of our design. The 1460 boot features iconic and instantly recognisable design characteristics – the yellow welt stitch, grooved sole and black and yellow heel loop – which still provide the foundation for all other product expressions.
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