Sustainability isn’t just our manufacturing trend — it’s our heritage. What began as a simple company conviction has spawned renewable designs, earth-friendly business practices and a responsibility that is completely transforming how we do business. There are many different OEM targets and directions, and our objective is to offer sustainable products that meet the individual customers’ needs while balancing performance, function and aesthetics. Our approach is to create a sustainable PRODUCT, through a sustainable PROCESS all the while based on a sustainable MISSION.
DAN RUSSIAN, PRESIDENT AND CEO
We minimize our environmental footprint at every plant, every day, across the globe. In conjunction with our ISO 14001 certification, we develop processes that help us meet annual targets for waste, water use, and energy reduction.
At Sage, safety and security are our top priorities in the workplace. Our associates are essential to our success, and we value their dedication & professional growth. We also engage with our local communities to help foster long-term relationships with schools, non-profits and corporate partners.
Started production of Mono-Material for Mercedes Benz out of Strakonice plant in Czech Republic.
Sage was the first company to have a fully closed-loop process at the fibres stage.
Among the first to adopt the post-industrial and post-consumer.
The first to work with Unifi’s REPREVE and Ford to create the 100% recycled textile.
First company to supply recycled yarn on a global program and in multiple countries.
Added premium suede Dinamica® to product portfolio.
Relocated to a manufacturing plant based on sustainable principles in Prato, Italy. Partnered with Renault for development of fabric from recycled seatbelts.
Received the Repreve Award - Champions of Sustainability (200+ Million Bottle Award)
Fiat/Dequeal partnership. Award for Renault Zoe-recycled seatbelts.
Apollo plant in Italy switched to 100% renewable energy. All of Miko’s electricity comes from renewable sources. Invested $5 million in air treatment at a manufacturing facility in China. Added ENHANCE® to Synthetics product portfolio. Textile trunk cover—a lighter weight alternative to PVC.
Wool fabric production for Bentley.
BMW collaboration for Mono-material composite in NCAR. Added Comforio® to product portfolio in conjunction with Asahi Kasei.
Monetary investments made in Environmental equipment at Sage ONF JV plant in Yangzhou, China.
Added ENVIRA, bio-based PVC, to Synthetics product portfolio.
