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Since the late 1980’s we have been driving sustainability initiatives in the tanning industry. Early on, we implemented and evolved the use of water based coatings in order to reduce air emissions, and ever since we have continuously improved our processes, formulas and performance from a sustainability perspective.

Volatile Organic Compound often referred to as VOC, this is the common parameter when measuring and calculating air emissions within the tanning industry. VOC in the air emissions within the tanning industry are emitted as gases from spray painting processes. By facilitating VOC at merely 4.9 gr/produced sqm for 2019, Elmo is still at the forefront and an industry benchmark, of air emission reduction within the tanning industry.

Watch our emissions reduction journey, see how Elmo compares to the EU directive and the EU tanning industry average, by clicking HERE

Our goal goes beyond producing the best leather in the world, we also aim to generate the cleanest waste water in the world.

We use water from nearby river Ätran, after forming an integrated part in our tanning process, the water passes through our innovative, state of the art treatment plant before being discharged back into the river. Purified almost to perfection with several parameters pushing 100%, it empowers Elmo the position as the obvious industry benchmark.

Downstream, a regional cleaning facility further filters the water, supplying cities on the Swedish West Coast with clean drinking water.

For the fourth year running, we extend our pursuit of good quality water resources for everyone regardless of geographic location. Elmo Sweden are proud to announce that our Christmas gift 2020 will go to WaterAid and the quest to facilitate safe water for everyone, everywhere.          

Together we contribute to a long-term, sustainable development.

Discover our updated waste waterjourney (Click here)
Find out more about this year’s Christmas gift and WaterAid’s work (Click here)

Elmo’s special customization capabilities pushes the boundaries on vehicle interior solutions for today and tomorrow.
Our bespoke innovative leather products are fused with cutting edge techniques, resulting in beautiful combinations of advanced perforation, quilting, printing and embossing.

Enabled through a new partnership with Italian based industry leaders TM-Service, we offer a tailored experience from the design process to serial production. With a dedicated design team, we will inspire and support your team to create your bespoke vehicle interior. Enhance your interior value proposition with Elmo’s special customization capabilities.

imagination by you, customization by elmo.

By using 100% renewable electricity for our operations and biofuel-based steam for our heating energy, Elmo have become fully CO₂ neutral on energy. Elmo’s holistic approach to sustainability goes beyond optimizing our processes. We also have CO₂ efficient solutions that extends to our customers. Watch our CO₂ journey by clicking here.

By using 100% renewable electricity for our operations and biofuel-based steam for our heating energy, Elmo have become fully CO₂ neutral on energy. Being true to circular methodology, we have implemented a circular heating energy approach, by selling the hot condensate generated by the biofuel-based steam back to the heating supplier. This circular set-up enables the biofuel plant to reduce its energy usage when producing new steam which is beneficial both from a monetary and sustainability perspective.

Elmo being completely renewable on energy is good for the planet and good for our customers, and it facilitates a reduction in CO₂ emissions estimated at 4,400 tons per year which equals more than 2,250 passengers flying from New York to Paris.

To find out more about how Elmo excels in air emission reduction and our other sustainability initiatives please click here
imagination by you sustainability by elmo.

Launching the new elmosoft colours at Design Post during IMM, 13 – 19 January 2020. The collection is 70 colours, updated with 29 colours. Feel inspired and order your samples today!