Environmental
Commitment to Sustainable Innovation and Ecological Efficiency
Leather Production with Respect for the Environment
Within the framework of the ESG, the "E" in Environmental is a key priority that guides all decisions at Durli Leathers. We recognize the urgency and importance of playing an active role in mitigating critical environmental problems, such as the scarcity of natural resources and climate change.
Our environmental approach encompasses various initiatives that go beyond the natural essence of the company, focusing on three essential pillars.
1) Efficient and Responsible Use of Water and Energy
Over the years, we have achieved a significant 80% reduction in the volume of water used in industrial processes for each skin produced. This achievement is the result of strategic decisions and continuous investment in innovation, equipment and processes with sustainable practices. We highlight some of the main advances below.
Reduced water consumption
30% reduction
by changing the characteristic of the raw material used for the tanning process, using fresh leather instead of salted leather
20% reduction
with the implementation of new equipment and processes for reusing and recycling water in closed systems, such as water from the gutter and water from the tanning process (chrome bath)
15% reduction
by replacing traditional drums with multi-action technology drums with shovels, and by installing water dispensers and measuring rulers on the drums to correctly dose the volume of water to be used
10% reduction
by reusing water from drying and cooling equipment
5% from
Reduction
using part of the recycling water from the chrome bath to dilute fungicides
80% Total Reduction
45% with more modern processes and equipment and 35% with water recycling and reuse
Reduced energy consumption
25% Increase in Energy Efficiency
equipment, increasing production and reducing environmental impact. There was a 25% increase in the production of leather with the multi-action drums with shovels.
30% reduction
energy consumption in the wastewater treatment process.
Actions to Reduce Energy Consumption
Replacement of incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs.
Use of transparent roof tiles to maximize the efficient use of electricity.
2) Reduction in Gas Emissions
Constant monitoring and analysis of gas emissions, with an environmental commitment to reducing those that contribute to the greenhouse effect.
Implementation of a conveyor system that reduces forklift flow, minimizing diesel consumption and CO2 emissions during the transport of chips from the generation sector to the process drums.
3) Waste Reduction and Effluent Treatment
100% of waste
treated and disposed of properly
100% of effluents
treated and properly disposed of in water bodies
Differentiated and Appropriate Treatment of Effluents from the Tanning Process - Environmental Care
95%
of the effluents containing chromium are reused in processes and operations.
5%
of the effluent is only sent to the ARIP - Hazardous Industrial Waste Landfill, which is licensed and inspected by the environmental agencies.
Fertigation
Development of fertigation projects by agronomists for a more sustainable disposal of beneficial waste to the soil.