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Sustainability Report for 2024<\/span><\/p>\n

Enhancing the beauty of nature, ethically and sustainably<\/span><\/h1>\n

At Pangea, we\u2019re on the leading edge of change in the modern leather industry. Every day, we work to lessen our impact on the planet \u2014 by utilizing cattle hides that would otherwise be discarded, reducing our water and energy usage, lowering the waste output of our tanning and finishing processes, and by operating as a fair and equal employer.<\/p>\n

Building on our 2021-2023 reports, the 2024 Pangea Sustainability Report presents our policies, operational performance, forward-looking targets, as well as future initiatives.<\/p>\n

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\u201cCommunicating openly about our business is vital for building trust and lifelong relationships with our customers, investors, community, and ourselves.\u201d<\/span><\/h2>\n

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\u2014 Roger Pinto, Director of Sustainability & Innovation<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/animate-on-scroll>\n <\/div><\/section>\n\n

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Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n

Chemicals and Material Management<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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In 2024, we produced<\/p>\n

9,900kg<\/span>
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This represents the conversion of about<\/p>\n

15.3 metric tons<\/span>
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of what would be considered solid waste converted into chemical feedstock for reuse<\/p>\n<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Energy<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Electricity consumption<\/p>\n

1.17kWh\/m2<\/sup><\/span><\/span>
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Circulatory & Waste<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Pangea saved
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\n9,925 m3<\/sup> of water<\/span><\/span>
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Environmental<\/span><\/h2>\n

Interconnected environmental issues are directly related to responsible consumption of materials. Pangea works diligently to tackle this complex set of issues: by collaborating with peers throughout the supply chain, considering action beyond the boundaries of our facilities, and communicating these efforts to customers and suppliers.
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions<\/p> <\/div>\n

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Circular Economy Initiative<\/h2>\n

At Pangea, we\u2019re on the leading edge of change in the modern leather industry. Every day, we work to lessen our impact on the planet \u2014 by utilizing hides that would otherwise be discarded, reducing our water and energy usage, and lowering the waste output of our processes. We strive to improve the planet and the soil that nourishes us. Just as we are reimagining our relationships with each other, we are also reimagining our relationships with the Earth. Our goal of achieving zero waste in leather shaving operations at our Le\u00f3n, Mexico plant will be realized in 2024 through a partnership with an agrochemical conglomerate that will use our shaving waste to produce biostimulants. Therefore, waste from our leather tanning process will provide collagen and protein for all-natural fertilizers. This integration of biostimulants fosters a sustainable approach to fertilizer. Let us introduce you to one of our engineers and tanning experts, who can describe the beauty of this initiative even better.<\/span><\/p>\n