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Sustainable tanning: green innovation for an ethical supply chain
TIRRENA Leather Finishing invests in renewable energy, minimizes waste of raw resources, and believes in a different, greener future.
Energy
renewable
With an ecological vision toward the future, Tirrena Pelli has invested in renewable energy. A large photovoltaic system covers the entire roof and ensures that the company is mostly self-sufficient in its activities. The result is environmentally sustainable production and a reduction in the company’s ecological footprint.
Commitment and Certifications
The constant commitment to the eco-sustainable management of the tanning supply chain and the quality of the processes, have been concretized by the LW Gold and ISO 9001 certifications. From leather treatment to water treatment, from the use of renewable energy to waste management, Tirrena Pelli has implemented green best practices.
Clean Water: leather treatment
Sustainabilityà in leather treatment: In a circular economy perspective, Tirrena Pelli exploits water to its full potential, thus limiting waste. The company’s wastewater treatment system allows the water used to be disposed of, thus minimizing environmental impact and optimizing consumption.
/ RENEWABLE ENERGY
Solar energy in the service of the sustainable skin:the ecological transition of Tirrena Pelli
In the heart of Vicenza's tanning district, where tradition and innovation meet, Tirrena Pelli has chosen a green way forward: sustainable leather processing, powered by solar energy. A concrete choice that focuses on the environment, efficiency and responsibility.
Thanks to a large photovoltaic system installed on the roofs of the production area, which has 564 panels with a capacity of 181 kWp, the company is promoting the ecological transition and drastically reducing the environmental impact of its processing. A gesture that is not just technical, but symbolic: each piece of leather produced is the result of a process where clean energy drives every step.
38.000
KG OF CO2 SAVED ANNUALLY
96.000
kWh PRODUCED EVERY YEAR
+1.900
TREES
PRESERVED ANNUALLY
/ CERTIFICATIONS
Certification LGW Gold
From the selection of raw materials to the treatment of waste and the management of natural resources, all phases of Tirrena Lavorazione Pelli have been reviewed with a view to ecological transition. Eco-friendly management practices have been implemented by the’company to increase environmental sustainability. The change is been certified: in 2024, Tirrena was awarded LGW Gold, conferred by Leather Working Group (LWG), an international organization that evaluates and certifies environmental best practices in the tanning supply chain.
TIRRENA Leather Processing, with the Gold level, not only meets, but exceeds international standards of environmental sustainability, guaranteeing:
Responsible Resource Management
Water and energy are used efficiently and responsibly, with the goal of reducing consumption and optimizing production processes.
Minimization of the'Environmental Impact
The company has adopted advanced practices to reduce pollution by properly treating wastewater, recycling materials, and minimizing waste.
Respect Environmental Regulations
TIRRENA complies with environmental laws and international regulations, thus contributing to the preservation of the land and protection of the environment.
Transparency and Traceability
Every step of the production process is tracked and transparent, and the final products comply with sustainability standards.
The LGW Gold certification represents for Tirrena Pelli a concrete commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. Not just an award, but tangible proof of how the company combines tradition and innovation, while respecting natural resources and the community.
Certification of quality
ISO 9001: 2015
A management system that ensures quality and efficiency at every stage of the production process: Tirrena Lavorazione Pelli is ISO 9001:2015 certified.
Quality management in Tirrena is a process that involves all company sectors, from the acquisition of raw materials to the delivery of the finished product, with a constant focus on customer satisfaction. Each stage of the production cycle is carefully monitored, and improvements are systematically implemented to optimize performance and respond to market needs in a timely manner.
What’s is ISO 9001:2015?
ISO 9001 is an international standard that demonstrates the company’s commitment to maintain and continually improve quality standards, ensuring that each finished product is manufactured in accordance with customer needs and expectations.
/ CLEAN WATER
Towards a green finishing of leathers, toward a more virtuous future for the planet
Awareness and sustainability, safety, respect for the’environment and attention to collective health: TIRRENA PELLI meets the needs of the modern market without compromising the future of the planet.
The choice: water chemicals
To reduce Volatile Organic Compound (COV) emissions, decrease ecotoxicological impact and facilitate waste disposal, Tirrena Lavorazione Pelli has chosen water-based chemicals for each production process. Water-based formulations provide greater flexibility in processing and compatibility with modern technologies.
Awareness: PFAS-free water repellents
The decision not to use repellent products with PFAS is in line with growing international efforts to reduce chemical pollution, particularly in water and soils. The commitment is to ensure that Tirrena's end products are safe, of high quality, and, above all, compatible with a more sustainable world.
The vision: the circular economy
The circular approach represents an ecological benefit, but also an improvement in operational efficiency and competitiveness in the market. Tirrena Pelli has implemented a system of responsible disposal and recycling of materials, minimizing waste. The approach aims to optimize the use of resources, reduce the amount of waste, and lower CO2 emissions.
0% PFAS
IN PRODUCTS USED
100%
WATER BASED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS