VCS certification and a special tool

The MICAM Green Zone will feature a corner where companies can find out more about Assocalzaturifici’s VCS (Verified and Certified Steps) certification system, designed specifically for footwear industries aiming to achieve the highest standards of sustainability. VCS guarantees a sustainable approach, manufacturing quality and excellence, and is intended to be a symbol recognised by buyers, manufacturers and financial institutions. VCS is not only a trademark but also a software tool, a “compass” pointing to the benchmarks and initiatives that will allow companies to generate or improve their sustainability impact: during MICAM, live demonstrations will be held to familiarise operators with this easy-to-use tool for measuring companies’ social, environmental and governance performance. The man behind the technical aspects of VCS is entrepreneur and sustainable fashion innovator Federico Brugnoli, recently awarded an honorary doctorate by Northampton University.