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Primal Soles pledges to advance sustainability and circularity in the footwear sector

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Primal Soles pledges to advance sustainability and circularity in the footwear sector

Publishing organisations:

Primal Soles

Relevant countries:

Albania

Organisation types:

Academic / Research and VET Institutions

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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 EU regulation on shipments of 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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Primal Soles

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Albania

Armenia

Austria

Belgium

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bulgaria

Croatia

Cyprus

Czechia

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Estonia

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Poland

Portugal

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Serbia

Slovakia

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Sweden

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Academic / Research and VET Institutions

Business Support Organisation

Company with 250 or more employees

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  • Transition Pathway's building blocks

    • R&I, techniques and technological solutions

    • Sustainable competitiveness

  • Industrial ecosystems

    • Retail

    • Textile

    • Tourism

  • Textiles ecosystem areas

    • Apparel and clothing accessories

    • Footwear

    • Waste management, reuse and repair

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