For Society that Needs to Consume Less, Leather is Perfect Material

For Society that Needs to Consume Less, Leather is Perfect Material
Craft Work The leather industry supports the creation of a circular society by making leather that can be used over and over again and ultimately can be recycled easily. Royal Smit & Zoon caters to industries such as automotive, high-end fashion, and upholstery. James Woods / Unsplash

A leading global supplier of specialty chemicals for leather manufacturers, the focus at the century-old, family-run Royal Smit & Zoon is on sustainability through innovation as it develops and manufactures sustainable (bio)chemical solutions for the leather industry. Extracts from an interview with Egbert Dikkers, Global Director ESG.