8th AQC ANNUAL MULTISTAKEHOLDER MEETING: Call for action, let's get it right!
Leather is one of humanity’s most ancient materials. Bovine leather is a co-product of the meat and dairy industries; if the hide is not used, it is either burned or left to decompose. Alligator farming contributes to the preservation of wetlands, which play a crucial role in regulating the climate. Furthermore, ranchers prioritise alligator conservation, as failure to support the species leads to permit loss. Finally, Meat, skins, heads, feet, and fine chemicals are considered co-products.
The 20th of November, in Geneva, join expert speakers and panelists to engage in meaningful dialogue and impactful collaborations.
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AQC is the French acronym for « Association pour l’Assurance Qualité des Fabricants de Bracelets Cuir », or Association for Quality Assurance of Leather Bracelets Manufacturers. It is an open, international, Swiss-based association established in June 2014.
The founding members are: Brasport, Camille Fournet, Hirsch, Interstrap and Multicuirs. Together, they represent a significant share of the world’s luxury leather bracelet production.
AQC was created to provide an additional service to all stakeholders in the watch and leather industries.
Its vision is to ensure a leather bracelet with the highest level of safety and proactively act for a responsible global supply chain. Its mission is to provide a center of competencies and exchange. Its strategy lies on 4 pillars: chemical compliance, traceability, credibility and communication/networking. Its values are: expertise, safety, confidentiality, mutualization, in cooperation with all stakeholders.
AQC is a platform, allowing all stakeholders in the leather bracelet value chain to participate and contribute to initiatives, such as:
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