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Taking responsibility

We always strive to improve our environmental practices and minimise our impact on the planet. It is an ongoing journey, and we are committed to keep reducing waste and water consumption while making durable products that will last season after season.

Reducing water consumption

Our goal to increase water efficiency in the leather tanning process is a big part of our sustainability mission. ECCO Leather’s DriTan™ technology was developed as a first step towards more water-efficient leather manufacturing, a game-changing production method for the leather industry.

Having been around for thousands of years, leather-tanning was always thought to be impossible without using large amounts of water. ECCO DriTan™ reinvented the industry by using moisture already present in the hides.

When using the ECCO DriTan™ technology, there is no need to add water during the tanning process. After introducing this method, ECCO saves 20 litres of water per hide, and more than 25 million litres of water used in production annually.

We are proud of the quality, durability and versatility of ECCO DriTan™ leather. That’s why we have made the technology available to other leather tanneries, to make a positive impact on water-efficiency for the whole leather industry.

Minimising waste

DriTan™ technology saves 600 tons of sludge from reaching landfills per year, and by bringing new life to our byproducts, we are steadily moving closer to our goal of zero waste.

Inside our tanneries

Carbon footprint

We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint, which is not just a goal for the future, but something we are doing right now. By working with bioscavenge, we are able to purify and recycle the water we use in a circular loop style. In 2022, we significantly reduced landfill by recovering or recycling 76 % of waste from our shoe factories around the world. Similarly, we recycled or recovered 66 % of waste in our leather tanneries, numbers we are continuously working on improving.

Made to last

We are continuously improving how we design and manufacture ECCO shoes so that they last season after season. Slow-fashion durability and classic style are built in thanks to ECCO FLUIDFORM™ and ECCO TRAYTECH™ technology.

ECCO FLUIDFORM™

ECCO FLUIDFORM™ is our advanced direct comfort technology, where lightweight fluid materials are transformed into solid soles that are made to follow the natural curves of your feet.

ECCO TRAYTECH™

ECCO TRAYTECH™ is where our comfortable, flexible midsoles meet traction-enhancing outsoles that give increased comfort, durability and stability.

Care for the planet

Caring for the planet and continuing to improve and find more sustainable ways to create our products is at the core of everything we do at ECCO. That is why are committed to reaching four ambitious environmental goals by 2030.

In 2020, we published a plan of the specific environmental goals that ECCO is aiming to pursue by 2030.

2024

The HQ in Denmark has been chosen as the environmental model for ECCO’s many global offices. The target is to have an energy-neutral HQ by 2024.

2026

Waste overall to be further reduced, especially waste to landfill and wherever possible, waste to be recycled. The target is that 90% of all waste will be recovered by 2026.

2028

To reduce dependency on energy generated from fossil fuel sources and replace it with renewable energy. The target is to be energy neutral by 2028.

2030

Continuing to increase water efficiency, with a target to reach net-zero discharge by 2030. Including to replace, reduce and recycle chemicals, with a target to only use bio-based, recycled, or recyclable chemicals and substances by 2030.

The Green Imprint Award

ECCO is a proud receiver of the Green Imprint Award, which is given to a company that has successfully integrated sustainable and climate-friendly processes and sustainability initiatives.

Investment in modern green technology lifts ECCO’s environmental efforts

ECCO has entered into an agreement with the shareholders behind Bioscavenge and now owns over 30% of the company.

Make your shoes last even longer

To ensure the long-lasting quality of our designs, we have developed an extensive range of products and sets to clean, care and protect your leather. Keep your shoes looking good, feeling fresh and lasting longer with our tips and tricks.

Leather

ECCO Leather

Explore ECCO Leather, ECCO’s own tannery that develops over 1000 types of leather.

Craftsmanship

Craftsmanship and innovation are at the centre of everything we design and create at ECCO.

Innovation

Learn more about how we are constantly pushing the boundaries of modern shoemaking.