Interesting for you Discover more on The leather industry A dialogue between Smit & Zoon and EMMA Safety Footwear Hans van Haarst (CEO Smit & Zoon) in conversation with Iris van Wanrooij (Program Manager CSR, EMMA Safety Footwear). Why sustainability is necessary in order to continue to exist and grow as an organization and to contribute to a better world. How many wake-up calls does the Leather industry and you need? I am proud to be part of the leather industry, an industry that has been making a huge progress to manufacture a sustainable material, bringing comfort, luxury and joy to consumers. Personally, I feel less and less need to go into the defence when leather is debated in comparison to alternative materials Regenerative farming and the benefits for the leather industry By embracing regenerative farming principles, the leather industry can catalyze a shift in creating a socially and environmentally sustainable leather value chain. The leather industry Discover Stay informed Receive the latest company news and industry updates Subscribe Share this: