SUSTAIN BY SARTO
SUSTAIN
BY SARTO
We’re committed to crafting artful, beautiful styles with eco-conscious materials that tread more lightly on our planet. Modern classics with endless versatility, made with environmentally preferred materials.
WE CHOOSE TO MAKE IT SIMPLE. MAKE IT SINCERE. MAKE IT MATTER.
Packaging
100% of shoe boxes are Forestry stewardship council mix certified to support sustainably managed forests.
Craftsmanship
100% of toe/counter boxes, insoles fiber board, and strobel materials are made of partially recycled material
Sourcing
By purchasing most products, you are supporting responsible leather manufacturing through LWG with the goal to meet 100% by 2025
Design
Quality materials, construction, and styling create an extended product lifetime
Production
57% of our strategic factory partners are participating in ongoing waste reduction programs. Our goal is to reach 100% by 2025
STEP UP FOR THE EARTH
The One Planet Standard is a designation we give only to shoes that meet or exceed 51% on our Sustainable Footwear Index. We developed this standard to be comprehensive and consider the sustainability of a product across its entire lifecycle including these six key pillars: sample reduction, materials, packaging, supplier ESG initiatives, brand philanthropy, and end-of-life solutions.
EPM Leather
We are committed to supporting responsible leather manufacturing across the globe and that is why we are proud members of Leather Working Group
Recycled Polyester
Requires fewer processing states and consumes less energy in the production process. This means a considerable reduction in carbon emissions compared with virgin polyester.
3,250,238
PLASTIC BOTTLES DIVERTED FROM LANDFILLS
708,558
POUNDS OF PLASTIC RECREATED INTO RECYCLED MATERIALS