Portwest Flame Resistant Catalogue

SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN

As Sustainability Officer I am constantly looking for new ways to make Portwest product more environmentally friendly and reduce our carbon footprint. My responsibility covers all aspects of the product, from the packaging to fabrics, threads and components. I closely follow new developments and innovations that could be adopted by

Portwest takes its commitment and responsibility towards the environment very seriously. Portwest has an ever evolving plan in place that will deliver continued improvements and efficiencies which will help lower their carbon footprint and environmental impact. Portwest advocates a sustainable policy of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Portwest to improve product sustainability. Rebecca Lambert, Sustainability Officer

ENVIRONMENT • As part of Portwest’s aim for carbon neutrality they will expand their current 300ha holding of managed parkland

• ISO14001 certification in the UK warehouse • Fully WEEE & Battery Directive 2013 compliant • Annual participation in WWF's Earth Hour • Portwest catalogues are printed on FSC certified paper from sustainable managed woodlands

WEEE NO. 48345043300000

RECYCLED POLYESTER Where possible, Portwest use recycled polyester in many garments. Recycled polyester is made by melting down PET bottles and spinning them into fibres. This process requires 35% less energy. Portwest does all of this without compromising on fabric quality. The use of recycled polyester ensures: • Decreased dependence on petroleum as a raw material • Reduced air, water and soil contamination • Reduced waste and landfill

RECYCLE •

80% of all packing boxes and packaging is recyclable

MANUFACTURING & TRANSPORT • Portwest factories are WRAP accredited - (Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production) • Sea freight of goods is the preferred mode of transport

PRODUCTS • Portwest range includes many garments made from recycled polyester • Working towards increased use of organic cotton • Fabrics and materials sourced from REACH compliant partners

TYPICALLY IT TAKES 20 PET BOTTLES TO MAKE ONE JACKET

FOR PORTWEST, THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING.