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Sustainability

At Dunlop our mission is to empower the makers and doers of the world to get the job done safely. Our innovative approach has been shaping the future of the protective footwear industry for over 130 years, and we will continue our purpose for the next 130 years to ALWAYS inspire beyond the boot to make the world we live in and the planet we live on on better place.

OUR JOURNEY TO BECOME 100% CIRCULAR

Reducing our eco-costs by 50% through 6 key initiatives

Energy and climate

To primarily produce near to market and use renewable energy to be carbon neutral

Recovery & Recycling

Extend our zero waste mindset from our production floor to the jobsite and beyond

Circular Supply Chain

Responsibly source sustainable materials and advocate our strong commitment to human rights and worker safety

Boot as a Service

REBOOT your footwear program that increases worker safety and enriches your sustainability program

Materials & Sourcing

Invest in Innovating our Purofort and PVC materials to reduce their eco cost by 50% 

Product Life Extension

Production innovation that extends the life our boots and enhances wearers health and safety

Sustainability Promise

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Internal Promise

To primarily produce near the markets we serve and increase our use of sustainable energy to reduce our carbon footprint.
To innovate new materials that exceed global safety standards and lower our eco-cost.
To relentlessly pursue a circular product Lifecyle and supply chain.

End User Promise

Dunlop’s sustainability initiatives will allow end users to repurpose their end of life products into new energy or products.
To use long lasting durable materials to help reduce product replacement waste.
Dunlop innovative Reboot program supports corporate customers in achieving their sustainability goals.

Partner Promise

Responsibly source sustainable materials to reduce our environmental impact.
Work with our sales partners to create a circular product lifecycle.
Commit to R &D partnerships to innovate new sustainable materials aimed to lower our environmental impact.