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 |
Company Assessment
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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] |
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 |