Sustainability

Cronologia

Explore our history and evolution over the years.

Petratex Timeline
1989

→ Petratex foundation.

1998

→ Start of separation of waste for recycling.

2005

→ Entry into force of Kyoto protocol.

2007

→ Start of On-Demand project.
→ Start of Reach (suppliers).

2010

→ Start of repairs project.

2011

→ Optimization of cutting plans.

2012

→ Start of digital printing project.
→ Start of solar panels.
→ Installation Biomass boiler.
→ Implementation of diesel steam boiler for natural gas.
→ Start of solar tubes installation.

2013

→ Start of digitization Industry 4.0.
→ Energy classification machines/areas.

2014

→ Planting over 300 trees.

2015

→ Signature of the Paris agreement.
→ Implementation of 3D software.

2016

→ Etar installation
→ Installation of Dali and Led sensors.

2017

→ Circular suppliers (eco-friendly).

2018

→ Improvement in the compressed air network.
→ Energy monitoring system.
→ Electric charging for cars.

2019

→ 3D Printer
→ Wet cleaning.
→ Heat exchanger installation.
→ Recirculation water washing machines.

2020

→ GOTS Certification.
→ Purchase 100% Renewable energy.

2021

→ GRC, RCS & European Flax Certification.

2022

→ OCS, RDS & ISO9001+14001 Certification.
→ Mineral dyeing.

2023

→ Improving the compressed air system.
→ Improved lightning (+Led’s + Solar tubes).

2024

→ Improved energy monitoring system (+50 meters).
→ Renewal of European Flax Certification.
→ Control of energy consumption (by department).
→ Increased energy efficiency, application of thermal insulation in presses.
→ Circular economy (cutting waste).
→ The garment’s Carbon Footprint (in partnership with brands).
→ Reuse of fabrics in stock.

2025

→ Humidity and temperature control system (throughout the company).
→ SMETA Social responsibility audit.
→ PREN – Energy consumption rationalization plan (2024-2031).
→ Renewal of ISO 9001 + 14001 certification.

Goals 2025

    • Implementation of an automatic irrigation system based on Soil Humidity - Completed in June 2024
    • Increase the capacity of Solar Panels. - Increase of 50 kw in 2024
    • Increase installation of LEDs and Solar Tubes. - Installation of 132 LEDs
    • Alteration of roofs to improve insulation. - Completed in August 2024
    • Use of wood chips as 100% fuel in the Biomass Boiler. - Completed in 2023

Goals 2030

  • Rainwater recovery.
  • Being energetically autonomous on sunny days.
  • 100% electric car fleet.
  • Energy Classification of garments. Creation of a Label with measurement of energy expenditure in the production of the part.
  • Extending sustainability to other partner factories.
  • 5% reduction in energy consumption.