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Primal Soles pledges to advance sustainability and circularity in the footwear sector
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Primal Soles
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EU-27
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SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)
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Primal Soles commits to delivering measurable environmental impact through two concrete sustainability initiatives aligned with the UN SDGs:
- SDG 13 - Climate Action: Primal Soles commits to reducing the carbon footprint of its footwear production by sourcing and using cork as its main raw material. The cork’s production process begins with a carbon-negative input of -8.2 kg CO₂/m², as verified through the Footcork Evolution assessment. Based on Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) conducted by Amorim and Manufy, Primal’s footwear generates one-sixth of the emission compared to the industry average.
- SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production: Primal Soles is committed to reducing footwear waste sent to landfill. This is achieved by implementing a circular product model that considers the entire lifecycle, from design to end-of-use. Every product is created for easy disassembly and reuse, in full compliance with the European Parliament’s Shipping of Green List Waste. Through a network of established retail and distribution partners, Primal Soles facilitates the collection, monetisation, and reintegration of 100% of its post-consumer waste.
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EU-27
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SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)
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R&I, techniques and technological solutions
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Sustainable competitiveness
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Industrial ecosystems
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Retail
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Textile
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Tourism
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Textiles ecosystem areas
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Apparel and clothing accessories
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Footwear
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Waste management, reuse and repair
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