Stahl's road top sustainability

1. Stahl's road to
sustainability

2. Stahl believes that sustainability in our industry is defined by:
§ The promotion of environmentally and socially responsible practices
throughout the supply chain
§ The use of natural and renewable resources where possible, as long as
the environmental impact of their use is favorable
§ The reduction of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions at our customers
and at our own facilities (as per the Paris Climate Agreement)
How we define
sustainability

3. Sustainability
through transparency
§ Our primary goal is to achieve a more transparent and sustainable
supply chain in the industries in which we participate
§ By stimulating cooperation in the supply chain, via intense collaboration
with our partners, we believe sustainability evolves as a positive consequence

4. Five focus areas to achieve our goals

5. HR Policies
Management Training
Code of Conduct
Industrial Development
& Community Projects
Five focus areas to achieve our goals
Proviera® - Probiotics for Leather™
Stahl EasyWhite Tan™
Stahlite®
Bio-based Polyurethanes
STAHL EVO
Restricted Substances
Supplier Code of Conduct
Natural/Renewable Raw Materials
Targeted Agreements
UN Global Compact
Leather Working Group
Zero Discharge Hazardous Chemicals
Life Cycle Assessment
Universities, Stahl Campus®
Safety Campaign
Greenhouse Gas Emissions,
Water, Energy
Partner Code of Conduct

6. Restricted Substances
§ Stahl established its own Restricted Substances List in 2015 which
ensures that substances on this list cannot be used in the development of
any new products within the company.
§ This list contains substances that we believe will be restricted by the
industry or deemed undesirable in the future.
§ This has implications for our suppliers, and they are informed continuously
about our policy via updated lists of potentially restricted materials.
ZDHC MRSL
§ In 2011 a group of major apparel and footwear brands and retailers made a
shared commitment to help lead the industry toward zero discharge of
hazardous chemicals by 2020.
§ In 2015 the ZDHC launched its own MRSL (Manufactured Restricted
Substances List) for leather and synthetic substrates, a major milestone
for the industry.
§ In 2016 Stahl became a “Supply Chain Affiliate” of ZDHC
Raw Materials

7. Safety, Health and Environment (SHE)
§ Stahl’s SHE policy is to manage all activities without hurting anyone,
annoying our neighbors or harming the environment.
§ All Local Managers and General Managers are responsible for
implementing the Stahl SHE policy and principles in the areas under their
control. This responsibility includes systems for the recognition of hazards,
assessment of risks and provision of effective controls.
§ We launched a 2-year campaign in October 2015, consisting of 12 eight-
week campaigns, each with its own theme emphasizing personal and
collective responsibility and linked to the 10 Golden Rules of safety.
Responsible
Operations

8. Stahl’s global target for 2020 is 10% reduction in C02 emissions
2015
Scope 1: Direct GHG emission* (tons CO2-eq.) 17.361
Scope 2: Electricity Indirect Emission Sources** (tons CO2-eq.) 17.823
Scope 3: Other Indirect Emission Sources*** (tons CO2-eq.) 3.605
Total tons CO2-eq. 38.789
CO2 Emissions per tons produced 0,2
CO2 Emissions
Responsible
Operations

9. Industry initiatives and cooperation for a better future
Trusted Partnerships

10. Stahl Campus®
Trusted
Partnerships

11. Stahl Campus®
§ Knowledge and cooperation are key to create a more sustainable and
transparent supply chain.
§ Stahl Campus®: our global knowledge center to share sustainable practices in
leather processing and coatings applications with facilities in The Netherlands,
Mexico and China
§ Design schools, students, brands, tanners, manufacturers, OEMs and others
come to strengthen their knowledge through training in 1 - 2 weeks
§ 3 Stahl Campus® managers employed
§ In 2016 we had about 400 visitors from 52 partners and 16 countries
Trusted Partnerships

12. Bio-based Crosslinkers
Non-toxic/lower environmental footprint
Green Isocyanate
Wet-End Chemicals with
lower environmental footprint
Stahl EasyWhite Tan, Granofin®, Feliderm®,
Dermalix®, Catalix,
Proviera® - Probiotics for Leather™ Technology
Bio-based Chemicals for reuse
and refurbishing (fashion)
Sustainable Wax Emulsion
Bio-based Additives
'Green' Soft Touch Matting Agent
Bio-based STAHL EVO products
Bio-based Foam coating Renewable PermaQure®
resin for Auto
‘Green’ Solvents/Coalescent
Biobased/lower environmental footprint
Green Solvent
Bio-based polyurethanes
Green PolyMatte®
Innovative Solutions

13. Leather process
1 Raw Hides
Proviera® -
Probiotics for
Leather™
Soaking &
Degreasing
Biodegradable
Reduced COD
2 Beamhouse
Stahl
EasyWhite
Tan™
Less Salt
Less Water
Higher Yield
3 Tanning
Stahlite®
Catalix®
Lightweight
Reduced COD
Low VOC
4 Retanning
Bio-based
Polyurethans
PolyMatte®
Stahl NEO
Leather
Compliancy
5 Finishing 6 Aftercare
Raw Material to Wet Hide Dyeing & Finishing

14. § Sustainable Industrial Development
People & Society

15. Community Projects
§ Stahl recognizes the importance of continuous engagement with the local
communities located around its operations, laboratories and offices. There
are many activities at the Stahl sites around the world which demonstrate
our contribution to the well-being of the people who live nearby.
People & Society

16. Automotive
§ Proviera® - Probiotics
for Leather™
§ Stahl EasyWhite Tan™
§ Stahl NEO
§ Bio-based PolyMatte®
§ STAHL EVO

17. § Proviera® - Probiotics
for Leather™
§ Stahl EasyWhite Tan™
§ Stahl NEO
§ Bio-based PolyMatte®
§ STAHL EVO
Apparel & Accessoires

18. § Proviera® - Probiotics
for Leather™
§ Stahl EasyWhite Tan™
§ Stahlite®
§ Stahl NEO
§ STAHL EVO
§ Powder Coatings
Interior Design

19. § Carbodiimide Crosslinkers
§ STAHL EVO
Industrial
Applications

20. § Proviera® - Probiotics
for Leather™
§ Stahl EasyWhite Tan™
§ Carbodiimide Crosslinkers
§ Biobased PolyMatte®
§ Stahl NEO
§ STAHL EVO
Leisure & Lifestyle

21. § Carbodiimide Crosslinkers
§ Bio-based Polyurethanes
Stahl Polymers

22. Thank you