Sustainability at Gola
At Gola, we believe that our shared planet should be safeguarded for future generations. We're constantly making planet-conscious choices to drive Gola towards reducing its carbon output.
Gola's Sustainability Promise
As such we're putting sustainability at the heart of everything we do. From our sustainable trainer styles featuring recycled components to our fully recyclable cardboard shoe boxes, our mission is to reduce our carbon output.
We recognise that our journey towards sustainability will take time, our commitment is to keep learning as we grow so we can do more to protect the planet.
Gola's steps towards sustainability
Here are some of the things we've already put in place to become a more planet-conscious, sustainable trainer choice:
01. Recyclable Shoe Boxes
Our shoe boxes are made from 100% recycled cardboard and are fully recyclable. Each of our boxes includes Micro-Pak's Biodegradable Dry Clay® Kraft, a plastic-free desiccant finished in FSC-Certified Kraft paper, which outperforms synthetic desiccants such as Silica Gel and protects our shoes from mould and moisture damage.
02. Sustainable POS
Our wooden POS comes from managed sources; all our suppliers are FSC, PEFC and Sedex audited.
03. Leather sourced from the Leather Working Group
95% of the leather used in our shoes is sourced from a Leather Working Group Certified tannery, this supports more environmentally responsible leather manufacturing.
04. Sustainable Printed Materials
Our printed materials are FSC sourced, which guarantees that the forests they come from are managed to preserve biodiversity and benefit the lives of local people and workers. They are also recycled and World Land Trust Certified. All printed materials are also fully recyclable.
05. Recycled Uppers
Our nylon uppers are made from 100% recycled polyester.
06. No plastic in our packaging
We've consciously removed all plastic from our packaging, including fillers and labelling. We're making similar efforts with our postal packaging, with all parcels being shipped in plastic bags made from a minimum of 50% recycled plastic.
07. An increase in the use of recycled PU
Since AW '23, 85% of the PU used for our main uppers comes from recycled sources. All footwear featuring recycled components is easily identifiable by a recycled logo in the product's imagery on our website. From 2024, some of our bags will also feature recycled components.
08. 3D printing
To accelerate our efforts towards becoming carbon neutral, we are progressing with 3D printing of soles unit prototypes and 3D rendering of key styles and colourways as part of our design and development process in an aim to significantly reduce sampling and air freight.
Ways You Can Help
One of the best ways to be more sustainable for the planet is to become a more considered shopper.
