Question 1

Who is responsible for the Sustainable Origin certification?

Accepted Answer

The Sustainable Origin Program is an initiative of the Brazilian Association of Leather, Shoes and Artifacts Components Companies (Assintecal) and the Brazilian Association of Footwear Industries (Abicalçados), which are currently responsible for the management of the certification.

Question 2

Which companies are certified in Sustainable Origin?

Accepted Answer

There are more than 50 companies in the process of implementation for certification in Sustainable Origin.Meet the companies here.

Question 3

How long does it take to get certified?

Accepted Answer

After joining the program, the company commits itself to request the audit and receive certification within 12 months. However, the time varies according to the time invested by the company's team in gathering the evidence.

Question 4

What is the investment required to certify myself in Sustainable Origin?

Accepted Answer

The investment of the companies varies according to the size (Micro/Small) and (Medium/Large), and also in relation to how the company manages to make deals during the audit stage.
The initial investment is only the membership fee: 900 BRL for Micro/Small Business and 1,500 BRL (Medium/Large)
It’s important to note that this amount is a one-time fee valid for two years, which is the duration of certification.

Question 5

What is the validity of the certificate and seal? Do I need to do it every year?

Accepted Answer

The validity of the certification is two years. Therefore, it is not necessary to conduct audits every year.

Question 6

Who is eligible for the Sustainable Origin Program?

Accepted Answer

Footwear and footwear component companies can participate in the program, provided that they are associated with one of the entities: Assintecal or Abicalçados.

Question 7

Does Sustainable Origin certify products?

Accepted Answer

No. This is a certification of the company's processes and has no product scope.

Question 8

Where do the standards for the Sustainable Origin Program come from?

Accepted Answer

The Sustainable Origin indicators are parameterized with international standards such as, ODS (UN), GRI, WRAP and the main references in sustainability and ESG.

Question 9

What themes are addressed in the Sustainable Origin indicators?

Accepted Answer

The Sustainable Origin program addresses five dimensions: economic, social, cultural, environmental and sustainability management.Each dimension has a series of subgroups that address 104 indicators.To make it clear, check the relationship of these subgroups and their indicators in Map of Indicators.

Question 10

What information will the Sustainable Origin program disclose from my company?

Accepted Answer

One of the principles of the Sustainable Origin Program is transparency and for this reason, if authorized by the company, the program will disclose in its networks company contact information, certification level and audit score.
In this way, we will also support the promotion of the participating companies.

Question 11

What if I have any technical questions about indicators?

Accepted Answer

In case of doubts about the Sustainable Origin Program, just click on the contacts below.
 
Abicalçados - 51 3594-7011 - cristian@abicalcados.com.br
 
Assintecal - 51 3584-5200 - origemsustentavel@assintecal.org.br

Question 12

Why do I need to audit a company accredited by the program?

Accepted Answer

The Sustainable Origin is a serious certification and requires a qualified verification to give guarantees to the public interested in the national and international market.
Therefore, we seek to accredit recognized auditors to carry out audits in the companies participating in the program, thus reaffirming our commitment and maintaining all Sustainable Origin standards.

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Who is responsible for the Sustainable Origin certification?

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What is the investment required to certify myself in Sustainable Origin?

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Who is eligible for the Sustainable Origin Program?

Does Sustainable Origin certify products?

Where do the standards for the Sustainable Origin Program come from?

What themes are addressed in the Sustainable Origin indicators?

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Why do I need to audit a company accredited by the program?

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