Together, we take confident steps on our sustainability journey.
For over 50 years, Marluvas has protected those who build Brazil. This commitment begins before the footwear: in caring for the environment, in the people surrounding our operation, and in the way we conduct business. A commitment recognized by the gold seal of the Sustainable Origin certification, the program's highest level.
GOLD SEAL OF SUSTAINABLE ORIGIN
ALIGNED WITH UN GLOBAL GOALS
ALIGNED WITH GRI
SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE SINCE 2021
Sustainable Origin
Gold seal, the highest level of certification
Our Headquarters, in Dores de Campos (Minas Gerais), is certified with the gold seal of the Sustainable Origin program, the highest level of recognition from the program that audits ESG practices throughout the footwear supply chain. The certification is the result of an audited process of document analysis, evidence collection, interviews with employees, and facility verification.
Marluvas is one of the first companies in the professional footwear sector in Brazil to reach this level, and the first in the Campo das Vertentes region. The work underpinning this recognition began in December 2021, with the formation of the Sustainability Committee.
The Sustainable Origin Program is the only one in the world that certifies companies across the entire footwear chain. It is based on international references and aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). The certification is structured in levels, with the gold seal representing the highest degree of adherence to the required practices.
PILLAR 01 | ENVIRONMENTAL
Complete protection starts with environmental preservation
The protection of people is only complete when the environment in which we live is preserved. Therefore, we invest in green solutions, carry out environmental compensation, and rationalize the use of resources throughout the production chain.
Sustainability Report 2025
Complete document with indicators, actions and environmental results of the Marluvas operation in the last cycle.
Greenhouse Gas Inventory 2024
Total transparency about the operation's GHG emissions, with details by scope and basis for reduction targets.
Sustainability Policy
Public document that formalizes Marluvas' environmental commitments and guides business decisions.
Meio ambiente com o Marluvinha
We distributed 3,600 seedlings among all Marluvas units, in a coordinated action that involved employees in Minas Gerais.
PILLAR 02 | SOCIAL
Impact that starts at the factory and reaches the community
As part of our social responsibility, we invest in initiatives that transform the lives of communities where we operate. This happens through job creation, support for local projects, and valuing the culture of the regions where we operate.
Marluvas social projects
We invest in projects that positively impact the communities in which we operate, focusing on our roots and the people who grew up around our units.
Marluvinha, education and security
Comic book that takes the theme of protection for children, planting a culture of safety from an early age. Available in video and printed material.
Regional economic impact
Cities close to the Marluvas units show above-average GDP growth, a direct reflection of the operation, job creation and partnerships with local suppliers.
pillar 03 | governance
Clear, publicly auditable commitments.
Our policies establish clear commitments, contributing to sound governance that sustains the business and promotes a safe and respectful work environment for all.
whistleblower channel
We maintain a Whistleblower Channel operated by an independent third party (BCompliance), confidential and accessible to anyone who identifies ethical, legal, or conduct violations. All reports are treated with confidentiality and formal investigation.
How do we coordinate the ESG agenda within Marluvas?
Marluvas' ESG agenda is driven by a Sustainability Committee formed in December 2021, which involves leaders from different areas of the company. The cross-cutting nature of the program requires continuous engagement: operations, HR, compliance, marketing, product engineering, and environmental management work in an integrated manner.
This model ensures that ESG commitments are not restricted to one department, but are translated into concrete decisions across the entire chain, from raw material to customer service.
Aligned with international sustainability standards.
Our ESG practices follow recognized international benchmarks, ensuring that what we do at Marluvas can be compared, audited, and validated within global industry standards.
UN SDGs
Marluvas' initiatives contribute directly to the United Nations 2030 Agenda Sustainable Development Goals. Our full adherence mapping is available for download.
GRI (Global Reporting Initiative)
Our reports follow the international GRI standard, a global reference framework for sustainability performance disclosure. Adherence to the standard is part of the requirements of the Sustainable Origin program.
