
Center of Excellence for sustainable leather technologies in Kanpur, India
The Centre of Excellence in Kanpur, India focuses on sustainable leather technologies and is part of the partnership between Stahl, Solidaridad, PUM Netherlands senior experts and local stakeholders to reduce pollution, increase water efficiency and improve working conditions in the Kanpur-Unnao Leather Cluster.
The mission of the Centre of Excellence is to support the introduction of environmentally friendly technologies and processing methods and to train staff in best practices for leather manufacturing. The Ganges, which flows nearby, is one of the world’s most important rivers, providing water to about 40% of India's population.
Sustainable leather technologies
The Center of Excellence in Kanpur, India makes it possible to demonstrate new technologies, and train tannery staff to apply more sustainable practices. In this state-of-the-art Centre or Excellence for sustainable leather technologies, our experts will work side-by-side with tanners and other local partners to share knowledge and showcase the latest sustainability-driven solutions and technologies, with a particular focus on reducing water pollution in the nearby tanning clusters.
Contributing to a cleaner Ganges by making Indian leather more sustainable
The Ganges is one of the world’s most important rivers, providing water to about 40% of India's population. It’s also one of the world’s most polluted waterways, with human waste and industrial contaminants among the biggest causes. One contributor is the Kanpur Leather Cluster, which is why Stahl, Solidaridad, PUM Netherlands and Indian partners started a five-year public-private partnership aimed at making it more sustainable. The key: implementing new working methods and state-of-the-art technologies with a lower environmental impact. Learn more about this partnership.
Stahl Campus®
Stahl Campus® is our specialist knowledge center for training in best-practice leather processing techniques, technologies and systems. Stahl India (Kanpur) is one of the four Stahl Campus locations. At the center, university students, technicians, customers and industry partners can learn about the latest leather concepts and technologies. The trainings cover the entire supply chain.