10.6 RELATIONS WITH PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS AND/OR INDUSTRY BODIES

Fairness, transparency and respect for roles

Correctness, transparency and respect for roles are the principles on which Gruppo Mastrotto bases its relations with public institutions and industry bodies which, through a continuous dialogue, identify the most suitable forms of development and collaboration.

Gruppo Mastrotto is a member of the Unione Nazionale Industria Tanneria (UNIC), the association representing the Italian tanning industry.

Gruppo Mastrotto is a member of UNIC's Board of Directors through its President Chiara Mastrotto.

In addition, Renata Sartori, herself a Director of Gruppo Mastrotto as well, has been appointed as a member of the Executive Committee of the Leather Working Group. THIS IS the first time that an Italian has been appointed to this position. The committee consists of 9 members; 4 representing brands, 4 tanneries and 1 chemical supplier.

It is responsible for defining the organization's strategies and monitoring their progress, as well as the economic and financial budget.

Gruppo Mastrotto is also a member of “Leather Naturally”, an international non-profit organization that focuses on leather education and promotion. It promotes the use of sustainable leather produced globally, inspiring and informing designers, creators and consumers about the beauty, quality and versatility of leather.

Together with industry bodies, Gruppo Mastrotto maintains relations, directly or through other entities, with public institutions as well such as the Veneto Region and the European Union for the granting of contributions. It also deals with institutions with control and authorization functions such as: Province of Vicenza and Acque Del Chiampo.

Structured relationships in respect of each other's roles and of a fair dialogue so that the company is perceived as a credible and proactive interlocutor with whom to establish collaborations useful for both the community and the company itself.

LEATHER STANDARD BY OEKO-TEX®: PRODUCT INNOVATION FOR CONSUMERS ASSURANCE

REVIVA: PRODUCT INNOVATION FOR AN EVEN MORE CIRCULAR COMPANY

PROCESS INNOVATION TO REDUCE RESOURCE CONSUMPTION AND IMPACTS

ORGANIZATIONAL INNOVATION: 5S AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

COMMUNICATING INNOVATION: THE INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF LEATHER CHEMISTS

COMPANY LABORATORIES