ECCO was founded on a singular philosophy. Just as Karl Toosbuy charged that the foot should lead the shoe and that comfort needn't be a luxury, we continue to believe that when something doesn't feel right, we have the power and purpose to improve it. Over the past four decades, we've grown from our roots as a small Danish company into the world's seventh largest shoe brand. With that growth comes responsibility. We believe it is our responsibility and in our power to be a good corporate citizen.

No matter where in the world ECCO operates, we work by clear principles that stipulate that we will behave in a correct and decent manner. We bring this belief to employee relations, environmental impact considerations, and to our interactions with business partners. As Karl Toosbuy advocated, "ECCO is a guest in each of the countries in which it operates and shall as such respect the culture of the country". The respect for other people and cultures is deeply rooted in our company. As a large employer, ECCO understands its responsibility and accepts it.

ECCO develops business strategies and operates in a way to ensure sustainable development and environmental stewardship. We've developed technologies that reduce the use of materials and energy resources, minimize waste, prevent excess pollution, and recycle waste from production units. Together, these tactics help to minimize our overall environmental footprint.

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