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ECO - Elmo Circular Operating model sets a new benchmark for circular economy within the tanning industry

The tradition of leather, refining a material made by nature is one of the oldest circular economies in the world, creating a sustainable value proposition based on upcycling. At Elmo, all our process waste is upcycled, recycled and reused as raw-material for other industries or as energy. Elmo's industry leading ECO-model facilitates zero process waste which means that none of our waste ends up in landfill. Leather also enables a prolonged product and application lifetime compared to alternative materials. Our leather is a high-performing, beautiful and fully biodegradable end-product, that reduces the CO2 footprint due to its extended product life expectancy and our unique ECO-model.

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Elmo takes customization to a new level!

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.

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Be authentic, choose leather

Leather is one of the most beautiful and exquisite all-natural materials known to man. It nurtures the senses and matures gracefully. Leathers authenticity as a premium quality material enhances over time compared with other surface materials and complements the high-end segment through its distinctive properties. Leather is by nature an exceptionally resilient, and versatile biodegradable by-product rendering it a sustainable value proposition. Say yes to sensory impressions, be authentic, choose leather.

Be elegant, choose Elmo

At Elmo, our premium leathers hold an indigenous quality created by nature, intensified by our unique Elmo Elegance concept. Our leathers deliver superior comfort, a lustrous look, and a sensuous tactile feel to the hand. Distinguish your interior with Elmo’s luxurious aniline or semi-aniline leathers. Our elegant leathers are fine-tuned to perfection and span from exquisite home interiors to luxurious automotive applications. Add value through a lingering elegant touch and superior comfort, allowing you to bring the comfort of your living room on to the road. Let our leathers nourish all your senses and excite your imagination. Be authentic, be elegant, choose Elmo.

Learn more about Elmo’s Elegance concept here.

Be authentic, choose leather

Leather is one of the most versatile all-natural materials known to man. A natural by-product becomes, if sourced ethically and refined sustainably, a beautiful, durable and fully biodegradable end-product. Instead of the by-product being burnt or sent to landfill, the lifecycle is prolonged. The tradition of refining a material made by nature is part of the oldest circular economy in the world, creating a sustainable value proposition based on recycling. Say no to landfills, be authentic, choose leather.

Be sustainable, choose Elmo

At Elmo, sustainability is in our DNA, all our hides are by-products from the meat and dairy industry guaranteed. Our raw-materials are from the Nordic countries predominantly, compliant with strict regulations on animal welfare and traceability back to farm. Elmo requires that all raw-material suppliers guarantee, a minimum of 6 animal welfare freedoms, as per our Supplier Code of Conduct. At Elmo, none of the waste in our leather refining process will ever end up at landfill, the waste will either be recycled or reused as raw-material for other industries or used for energy. Elmo’s leather is sustainably refined, resulting in a premium and authentic high-end product. Be authentic, be sustainable, choose Elmo.

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