The world we share is extremely important to us and our commitment to exploring sustainable alternatives is key to our whole product design and development process. As our journey to be greener continues, this season we see an increase in our use of recycled PU, with 75% of all PU used for main uppers coming from recycled plastics. Approved by Global Recycled Standards, these post-consumer recycled polyester and polyvinyl options are featured across selected men's, women's and children's styles. In addition to this some styles will feature a recycled polyester lining.
These are key steps to reducing our impact wherever possible, we don't stop learning and there's more we want to do.
GOLA'S ENVIRONMENTAL & ECOLOGICAL SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY | ||
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All our boxes are made from 100% recycled cardboard and include Micro-Pak's biodegradable Dry Clay Kraft |
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Gola Classics Vegan range has been registered by the Vegan Society, the oldest vegan organisation in the world. Founded in 1944 the Vegan Society is a world leader in its field and Gola has partnered with them to give customers additional reassurances and help us with further product development. |
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We will offer customers a complimentary footwear recycling service |
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Our wooden POS is from managed sources and our suppliers are FSC, PEFC and Sedex audited |
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All our leather is sourced from the Leather Working Group |
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All our printed materials are either FSC sources, recycled or carbon neutral |
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We are working with BCI to source some of our canvas |
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We have removed all plastic from our packaging, this includes fillers and labelling |
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From AW22 we have increased our use of recycled PU, with 75% of all PU used for main uppers coming from recycled sources |