Environmentally conscious, each of our processes considers the possible impact on the ecosystem.
In line with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, we take a considered manufacturing approach:
- Reducing the overall impact on the environment and surrounding community.
- Driven by experts, we endeavour to restore the balance of affected and endangered environments.
- We are always looking to introduce sustainable practices wherever possible to revitalise the biosphere and those that depend on our business.
Recycling and rainwater harvesting
Together with extensive rainwater harvesting systems, our recycling efforts have reduced our water footprint by more than 25%.
Certification: Global Water Footprint Standard
Solar power
Generating upwards of 4.5 MW annually, we rely on solar panels – the power not utilised is supplied to the national grid.
Certification: ISO 50001
Biomass energy
Using 100% sustainably farmed biomass to heat our premises; we have cut our fossil fuel use by 24 million litres per annum.
Certification: ISO 50001
Conservation and replanting initiatives
Non-commercial land holdings are being replanted with endemic species of flora to conserve the native eco-system, adding 110,000 trees to the ecosystem annually.
Certifications: ISO 140001, FSC™ Forest Management Certification, Fair Rubber
Reduced carbon footprint
Through a combination of our plantations, tree replanting initiatives and land conservation efforts, we strive to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. As we audit and certify more of our initiatives, this number will continue to grow.
Certifications: ISO 14064, ISO 14067, PAS 2050 Standards, GHG Protocol Product Standards
Waste recycling and upcycling
Organic waste from our latex centrifuging operations is being recycled and upcycled into shoe soles and floor mats.
Certifications: ISO 14001, CEA Environmental Protective License
Biodegradable gloves
With a complete range of disposable, reusable, industrial and seamless gloves that are certified biodegradable, we also ensure that more than 20% of the yarn we use is recycled.
Certifications: ASTM D 5511, ASTM D 5526