GSC Group has obtained partnership certification for the registered trademark Arzignano Leather Capital®, an official recognition that attests to adherence to the highest standards of quality, legality, sustainability, and innovation within the Vicenza tanning district. The award ceremony took place on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at the Achille Beltrame Council Chamber in Arzignano, in the presence of local authorities and representatives of the project’s Promoting Committee.
Dr. Caterina Serafini, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of GSC Group, collected the recognition on behalf of the company, participating in the ceremony alongside other selected enterprises. The certificate was presented by the Mayor of Arzignano, Alessia Bevilacqua, and by the Councilor for Strategic Projects Enrico Marcigaglia, president of the “Arzignano Leather Capital” Committee and promoter of the initiative.
“This recognition represents a source of pride for us,” declared Dr. Caterina Serafini, CFO of GSC Group. “Operating in a territory like Arzignano, which has always been synonymous with industrial excellence, means being an active part of a value ecosystem. Sustainability, for us, is not just a strategic objective, but a guiding principle that integrates innovation, social responsibility, and environmental respect. Receiving the right to use this prestigious ‘Arzignano Leather Capital’ trademark motivates us to continue with even greater determination along a path of shared growth with our territory.”
“Arzignano Leather Capital” is a strategic project promoted by the Municipality of Arzignano and coordinated by a dedicated Committee chaired by the Councilor for Strategic Projects Enrico Marcigaglia. The initiative was created with the objective of enhancing virtuous companies within the tanning district through the assignment of a distinctive trademark, granted to companies that comply with rigorous standards in ethical, environmental, and production areas.
The concession to use the trademark is subject to compliance with 10 fundamental requirements, including: fiscal and contributory regularity, workplace safety, possession of environmental certifications, legality, and corporate morality. The evaluation of applications is entrusted to the “Arzignano Leather Capital” Committee, which is responsible for verifying that each partner company fully represents the project’s values and contributes to strengthening the image and identity of the district at national and international levels.
GSC Group’s entry into the “Arzignano Leather Capital” project represents recognition of the coherence between the company’s vision and the founding principles of the initiative. The company actively shares and promotes the values of quality, innovation, and environmental sustainability, placing a responsible corporate culture oriented toward the future at the center of its activities.
Being part of this project means strengthening the bond with the territory and contributing to the development of an industrial model that combines production excellence, ethics, and environmental awareness.
GSC Group wishes to thank the Municipality of Arzignano and the Promoting Committee for the important recognition received, which represents further confirmation of the company’s constant commitment to responsible innovation, process quality, and environmental respect.
Being part of “Arzignano Leather Capital” means for GSC strengthening its role within the district, actively contributing to the promotion of an evolved, ethical, and sustainable industrial model, capable of enhancing the territory and projecting it toward new growth opportunities.
Over the years, GSC Group has consolidated its commitment to quality, sustainability, and corporate responsibility through obtaining numerous internationally recognized certifications, including:
- ISO 9001 Certification
- ISO 14001 Certification
- OHSAS 18001 Certification
- ISO 14064-1 greenhouse gas inventory Certification
- ISO 45001 Certification
- ISO 14067:2018 Certification
- ZDHC Level 3
These recognitions testify to GSC Group’s constant attention to quality, transparency, and sustainability of its production processes, in line with the objectives of the “Arzignano Leather Capital” project.
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