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 responsibly sourced leathers, outsoles incorporating recycled materials, and more.
WE CHOOSE TO MAKE IT SIMPLE. MAKE IT SINCERE. MAKE IT MATTER.
Packaging
100% of shoe boxes are made of 80% recycled paper and are printed using soy-based inks
Craftsmanship
100% of toe/counter boxes, insoles fiber board, and strobel materials are made of partially recycled material
Sourcing
Leathers responsibly sourced by Leather Working Group-audited factories
Design
Quality materials, construction, and styling create an 𠊎xtended product lifetime
Production
25% of our strategic factory partners are participating in ongoing waste reduction programs. Our goal is to reach 100% by 2025.
Bio-based Faux Leather
Uses 44% less natural resources from reduced energy consumption. CO2 emissions are cut by 13% and CFC emissions are 32% lower than the standard process.
EPM Leather
Leather Working Group-audited factories show a 35% reduction in water consumption in the first year.
MATERIALS
THAT MATTER
Bio-based Faux Leather
Uses 44% less natural resources from reduced energy consumption. CO2 emissions are cut by 13% and CFC emissions are 32% lower than the standard process.
EPM Leather
Leather Working Group-audited factories show a 35% reduction in water consumption in the first year.
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.
1,417,963
PLASTIC BOTTLES DIVERTED FROM LANDFILLS
625,214
POUNDS OF PLASTIC RECREATED INTO RECYCLED MATERIALS