ECCO
ECCO is a Danish footwear and leather goods company that designs, produces, and retails products globally. The brand operates vertically integrated facilities ranging from tanneries to manufacturing plants across Europe, Asia, and other regions.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Denmark
HQ City
Bredebro Municipality
Founded
1963
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
Yes
Ownership Type
private
Stock Exchange
Private
Tax Domicile
DK
Ultimate Parent
ECCO Holding A/S
Data Hosting
DK
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
medium
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
LWG (Leather Working Group)
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1963
Company founded
Karl Toosbuy founded ECCO in Bredebro, Denmark.
1980
International expansion
ECCO began significant international export operations.
2022
Russian operations controversy
Company faced public criticism for maintaining operations in Russia following the invasion of Ukraine.
Verification Sources
- [1]ECCO on Wikidata
- [2]ECCO LEI
- [3]ECCO website