Petrol Industries Sustainability - SustainabilityTracker.com

Petrol Industries states that its business model is based on sustainable values and a sustainable strategy, and that responsibility and care for the wider social environment are reflected in its activities. The brand says it is committed to making a difference by implementing sustainable practices at every step, from the fabrics used to the way products are produced. Its sustainability content focuses mainly on lower-impact materials, denim production techniques that use less water, less toxic chemicals and less energy, and broader ESG themes such as decarbonisation, environmental protection, sustainable mobility and strategic partnerships.

Uses BCI cotton

The sustainable items in the Road to a Cleaner Future collection are made out of different kind of eco-friendly fabrics: BCI cotton. The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) aims to improve the sustainability and improvement of cotton production from cotton farmer to end product. They have three important pillars: the position of cotton industry workers, the environment, and the future of the cotton industry.

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Uses recycled cotton

Recycled cotton is an environment friendly cotton made out of residual fabric or old clothing. The fabrics are sorted by color. This way, there won’t be needed as much dyes later on in the process. After this, the fabrics are grinded – from this arises new raw material. This can be spun into yarn and eventually into cloth.

Uses recycled polyester

A selection of the sustainable items is made out of recycled polyester or equipped with a recycled polyester padding. This polyester (padding) is made out polyester waste, such as old PET-bottles. These PET-bottles are being melted after usage which can eventually be spun into a new piece of clothing. When making this recycled polyester (padding), 75% less CO2 is being produced than with a ‘regular’ polyester padding.

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Uses sustainable denim

For sustainable denims, Petrol Industries uses less water, less toxic chemicals and less energy. It does this by using different kinds of production techniques, such as low-impact washes, laser techniques and organic bleaching. For the wash of a sustainable denim, often less than 1 liter of water is needed. The chemical impact is also reduced by 75%.

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States ESG strategy

Petrol’s business model is based on sustainable values and sustainable strategy. We use it to manage and measure the ESG factors (environmental, social, governance). Responsibility and care for the wider social environment is reflected in all activities of Petrol Group.