Sustainability

2023 Sustainability Report

We are proud to share our progress and initiatives aimed at promoting environmental, social and economic sustainability in the tanning sector, as defined by our 2023 Sustainability Report. Superior, a leader in the tanning industry, is committed to reduce the environmental impact of its operations and promoting sustainable practices throughout the value chain. We believe that sustainability is not only a responsibility, but also an opportunity to innovate and continuously improve. Our goal remains to offer products that meet the highest standards of quality and sustainability, meeting the needs of our customers and the global market.

Rooted in Tradition. Focused on the Future.

Environmental, economic and social sustainability: this is the direction Superior is taking today. After meticulous assessments and evaluations of past work, we identified what needed to improve and put the wheels in motion. 
We focused in particular on:

Compliance with environmental and safety laws

Safety all around, final consumer included

Constant monitoring of economic, social and environmental impact

Research and best practice

Superior's projects for sustainability

Research and innovation to achieve sustainability, without ever compromising on product quality.

1

Technological innovation

In collaboration with the Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa.
We requested a feasibility study to reduce:


Absorption times of chemical products

Temperatures during retanning baths

The use of chemicals in the finishing phase

The use of chromium in retanning (-30%)

Treatment times (-25%)
2

Evaluation of our Carbon Footprint

We assessed our greenhouse gas emissions at both company-level and product-level and compared them with those of other tanneries.


15 articles covered by product-LCA

Corporate Carbon Footprint report, defining scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, along with multi-year reduction plan "Roadmap to Neutrality"
3

Optimization of energy consumption

In collaboration with Repower.
We put measures in place to manage electricity in the best possible way, avoiding any waste.


Consumption analysis to optimize production cycles

Monitoring of any abnormal consumption in each department

LED lights make up 90% of total lighting in place

Lower dispersion, as evidenced by thermographic analysis

According to a study by the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology in Hamburg, the transition to renewable sources alone has allowed us to safeguard about 10,000 m2 of polar icecap.

4

Waste management


Company recycling program

Waste isn’t stored on-site
5

Industrial waste water management


Total steam recycling, use of a temperature maintenance system and two furnaces to avoid gas consumption peaks

Storage of waste water and demineralized water, abnormal consumption monitoring
6

Drainage water management


10% less, on average, than the maximum value set by the current legislation
7

Noise management


Soundproofing, noise protection & sound insulation

Contact us for more information on our sustainability-related projects