More than a certification,
a sustainability management guide
The Sustainable Origin is the only ESG and sustainability certification in the world aimed at companies in the footwear chain.
Based on the best sustainability practices in the world, it follows five dimensions indicators: economic, environmental, social, cultural and sustainability management.
An opportunity to align production processes with internationally recognized indicators, expanding the opportunities in the export market and driving the sustainable growth of the entire production chain.
Why companies certify

Only sustainability and ESG program in the world that certifies companies of the entire footwear chain

Comprehensive approach to sustainability through economic, social, environmental, cultural and management dimensions

International coverage and two years guaranteed validity

Presents an online sustainability management system with support solutions for companies

Based on the most important international sustainability references and aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Global Reporting Initiative

It's a transparent program and promotes new opportunities for participating companies

Segmented into four levels of certification in order to follow the companies’ evolution stages
Understand how it works
The Sustainable Origin is structured in five dimensions: economic, social, cultural, environmental and sustainability management.

SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT

ECONOMIC DIMENSION

ENVIRONMENTAL DIMENSION

SOCIAL DIMENSION

CULTURAL DIMENSION
BRONZE
SUSTAINABLE
ORIGIN
SILVER
SUSTAINABLE
ORIGIN
GOLD
SUSTAINABLE
ORIGIN
DIAMOND
SUSTAINABLE
ORIGIN
20%
Micro and small businesses
30%
Medium and large companies
40%
60%
80%
Evaluates and matches companies to four different levels of certification, starting with Bronze, then Silver and Gold, before reaching the maximum level, Diamond.
Who's in it
Meet the companies that are certified and/or are implementing the certification.