Sourcing
How many plastic bottles are needed to make one pair of VEJA sneakers.
3 plastic bottles are needed to make one pair of VEJA sneakers (Veja, 2018).
Which country is the #1 productor of footwear?
China
What is the main mode of transport of the footwear industry?
Sea 80% of international trade.
For international shipments, sea freight is the most commonly used mode of transport in the footwear industry. Shipping containers are loaded with footwear at the factory and transported by cargo ship to the destination country.
The main transport mode for global trade is ocean shipping: around 90% of traded goods are carried over the waves (OECD, 2022).
Name 4-8 Recycled Shoe Brands
Converse
Reebok
Adidas
Nike
North Face
Vivaia
What % of leather carbon footprint is produced by cattle raising?
On average, 70% of the leather carbon footprint occurs during cattle raising (mostly cattle natural digestion process) (Veja, 2018).
What are the 2 SDG related to purchasing and sourcing?
12: "responsible consumption and production"
15: "Life on land"
What are the 3 main energies use during manufacturing processes ?
Electricity
Gas
Fossil Fuels
What was the change of strategy regarding Veja´s modes of transportation in 2021?
Veja choose to reduce air freight transportation from factories to retailers and prioritize cargo vessels
Define the 6 R´s of sustainability that can be used as potentials steps after the end of life of a shoes...
6Rs: Rethink, Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repair
In France, How many kWh of electricity does a 1kg of CO2 equals to?
A. 12
B. 20
C. 45
1kg of CO2 equals the consumption of 12 kWh of electricity (in France) (Veja, 2018).
What are the 3 main criteria for suppliers selection?
Quality
Sustainability
Price
What are the 4 negative externalities of the footwear industry?
Soil, air and water pollution
Poor working conditions (child labour, Precarity, ...)
Threat for Health condition
Corruption/Bribery
What is the main challenge of sustainable footwear distribution?
Supply chain transparency--> ensure sustainable and ethical practices need visibility of the supply chain. Which is challenging when working with multiple suppliers and logistics partners.
¿What is the annual compound growth prediction of the sustainable footwear market in % from 2023 to 2033?
A. 6%
B. 10%
C. 35%
The compound annual growth rate of the footwear industry is predicted to be of 6% from 2023 to 2033 and to reach US$17.18 billion in 2033 (Sustainable Footwear Market, 2023).
What is the strictest certificate for sustainable leather?
The “Naturleder IVN certified” standard of the International Association of the Natural Textile Industry (IVN) (Henkel, 2022).