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41% solar-powered. SEDEX audited. SA8000 certified. Chrome-free leathers and REACH-compliant materials. Sustainability at Foot On Shoes is not a policy document — it is an engineering decision made every day on the factory floor.

Foot On Shoes holds SEDEX, SA8000, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications. Our Agra factory runs on approximately 41% solar energy and uses chrome-free leathers and REACH-compliant materials as standard. We prohibit forced and child labour, maintain transparent supply chains, and undergo regular third-party ethical audits. We supply brands across the UK, EU and USA that require sustainable, audit-ready manufacturing partners.

Sustainability as a Standard,
Not a Selling Point

At Foot On Shoes, sustainability is integrated across our operations — not layered on as an afterthought. From energy-efficient smart factory to responsibly sourced materials, every product we create reflects a deeper commitment to the future of our industry and our environment.

Water Recycling Systems

Our closed-loop water system reduces freshwater consumption in sole-bonding and finishing processes.

Minimal Waste Production

Leather offcuts are segregated and sold to secondary markets rather than going to landfill.

Renewable Energy Usage

Our facilities are powered in part by solar energy, reducing our carbon footprint. We use 41% Solar energy for our manufacturing facility.

Ethical Labor Practices

All workers are paid at or above the statutory minimum wage. Forced and child labour are strictly prohibited and independently audited.

Eco-Friendly Materials

REACH-compliant materials as standard for EU and UK market shipments.

Environmental Impact - 2025

Coal Icon Standard Coal Saved
75.58 t
CO2 Icon CO₂ Emission Reduction
196.51 t
Tree Icon Trees Planted
13,501 Trees
Yield Icon Total Yields
1.61 MINR
Figures based on solar energy generation data for 2025

Circularity in Practice

We are actively developing circular material pathways for leather offcuts, insole materials, and packaging. Currently, all leather waste from cutting is segregated and redirected to secondary use. Recycled content packaging is standard across all export shipments.

What Our Partners Say.

Ingrid Sørensen, Sustainability Manager, USA

We have strict ethical sourcing requirements and our CSR team audits every factory we work with. Foot On Shoes passed our SMETA audit without a single major finding. The documentation was thorough and the factory team understood what was being assessed. We were impressed.

FAQs

Common questions about our certifications, materials, and environmental practices.

Yes. Foot On Shoes is SEDEX registered and has completed SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit) audits. This confirms our adherence to ethical labour standards, health and safety requirements, and responsible supply chain management. Audit documentation is available to buyers on request.

We hold four key certifications: SEDEX/SMETA (ethical trade), SA8000 (social accountability and worker rights), ISO 9001 (quality management), ISO 14001 (environmental management), HIGG (sustainability assessment), RCS (recycled material in a product). All materials used for EU and UK orders meet REACH compliance standards for chemical safety.

41% of our factory's energy is currently generated by on-site solar panels. This is an operational figure, not a projection. We are actively working to increase this percentage as part of our ongoing environmental management programme.

Yes. Chrome-free leather is available as a material option for buyers with environmental or compliance requirements. Chrome-free tanning significantly reduces the use of harmful chemicals in the production process and is increasingly required by EU and UK retailers with published sustainability commitments. Speak to our team about specifying this for your range.

Our sustainability programme includes water harvesting systems, water-based adhesives, waste segregation and recycling practices, and environmental management. Our approach is grounded in documented, verifiable operational practices.

Yes. We can provide copies of our SEDEX audit reports, SA8000 certificate, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certificates, and REACH compliance materials upon request. Contact solutions@fos.co.in with your requirements.

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