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Grendene

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Footwear

Founded in Brazil in 1971. The world's largest sandal manufacturer and Brazil's leading shoe exporting company. Their shoes are primarily made from plastic.

Grendene SA   BRA     website         

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Company Assessment

PRAISE CRITICISM INFORMATION
Grendene SA
Business Ethics Sustainability claims examined
This article looks at the sustainability claims behind Melissa Shoes, a brand owned by this company. Controversy surrounds their use of Meltex, a type of PVC, which Grendene claims is sustainable and Greenpeace argue is toxic.
[Source 2012][More on Sustainability Reporting]

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Company Details

Company Structure Public company
Revenue US$554 million
# Employees 14,600

Contact Details

Address Sobral, Brazil
Website www.grendene.com.br/en

Products / Brands

Grendene
Grendha Thongs/Sandals
Ipanema Thongs/Sandals


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