Stahl's road to sustainability

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

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

Five focus areas to achieve our goals

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

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

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

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

Industry initiatives and cooperation for a better future

Trusted Partnerships

Stahl Campus®

Trusted Partnerships

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

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

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

§  Sustainable Industrial Development

People & Society

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

Automotive

§  Proviera® - Probiotics for Leather™

§  Stahl EasyWhite Tan™  §  Stahl NEO

§  Bio-based PolyMatte®

§  STAHL EVO

§  Proviera® - Probiotics for Leather™

§  Stahl EasyWhite Tan™  §  Stahl NEO

§  Bio-based PolyMatte®

§  STAHL EVO

Apparel & Accessoires

§  Proviera® - Probiotics for Leather™  

§  Stahl EasyWhite Tan™  §  Stahlite®

§  Stahl NEO §  STAHL EVO §  Powder Coatings

Interior Design

§  Carbodiimide Crosslinkers §  STAHL EVO

Industrial Applications

§  Proviera® - Probiotics for Leather™

§  Stahl EasyWhite Tan™  §  Carbodiimide Crosslinkers  §  Biobased PolyMatte®

§  Stahl NEO §  STAHL EVO

Leisure & Lifestyle

§  Carbodiimide Crosslinkers §  Bio-based Polyurethanes

Stahl Polymers

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