At Pakipek Group, sustainability holds a central significance for the future of our society and environment in its environmental, social, and economic dimensions. We uphold our commitment to these three fundamental pillars in all of our business processes.
• In terms of environmental sustainability, we strive to reduce our carbon footprint, decrease energy and water consumption, and adopt best practices in waste management.
• In terms of social sustainability, we work to protect the health and safety of our employees, adhere to principles of equality and fair treatment, and support local communities.
• In terms of economic sustainability, we adopt ethical business practices, develop a transparent management approach, and aim to add value to our stakeholders by maintaining our long-term financial stability.
This policy outlines the strategic approach and commitments our company has established to achieve its sustainability goals. All our employees and business partners are expected to adopt and implement this policy.
With our commitment to creating a sustainable future, Pakipek Group aims to be a leader in our industry and fulfill our responsibilities to society.
FSC ® -Forest Stewardship Council ®
A global, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting responsible forest management worldwide. FSC® defines standards for responsible forest management based on agreed principles supported by environmental, social, and economic stakeholders.
For more information, visit www.fsc.org.
- FSC® helps protect forests for future generations. It helps ensure forests are cared for, along with the people and wildlife who depend on them.
- FSC® allows companies dealing in wood and forest products to prove that their products come from sustainable sources. This certification is awarded to companies meeting high standards in forest management.
- FSC® provides a system for product traceability and source verification. A company can produce products bearing the FSC® logo, ensuring that they come from sustainable sources.
As Pakipek Textile Industry and Trade Inc., we have been producing FSC®-certified products since 2022 under our FSC-C174306 license code. (See our FSC®-certified products.)
Global Recycled Standard (GRS) is an international, voluntary, full product standard that sets requirements for certification of recycled content, chain of custody, social and environmental practices, and chemical restrictions. The goal of GRS is to increase the use of recycled materials in products and reduce/eliminate harm caused by its production. For more information, visit www.textileexchange.org.
GRS's goals are:
- To reduce harmful impacts of production on people and the environment,
- To provide assurance that products are processed in a more climate-friendly way,
- To promote higher percentages of recycled content in products.
The Global Recycled Standard is designed for use with any product containing at least 20% Recycled Material. Each stage of production, beginning at the recycling stage and ending with the last seller in the B2B transaction, must be certified.
Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) is an international, voluntary standard that sets requirements for third-party certification of recycled input and chain of custody. The goal of RCS is to increase the use of Recycled materials. For more information, visit www.textileexchange.org.
The aims of RCS are:
- To harmonize recycled definitions across applications,
- To track and trace recycled inputs,
- To provide a tool for companies to make credible claims about their recycled content,
- To provide assurance to consumers that materials are genuinely recycled and present in the final product.
The Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) is designed for use with any product containing at least 5% Recycled Material. Each stage of production, beginning at the recycling stage and ending with the last seller in the B2B transaction, must be certified.
Oeko-tex® Standard 100
Oeko-tex® Standard 100 is a globally independent testing and certification system for raw, semi-finished, and finished textile products at all processing stages, including accessory materials. A textile product that meets the test criteria is eligible to receive the OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 label. The test includes banned azo dyes, formaldehyde, pentachlorophenol, cadmium, nickel, and other harmful chemicals, and complies with REACH regulations. For more information, visit www.oeko-tex.com.
International Renewable Energy Certificate (I-REC)
The International Renewable Energy Certificate (I-REC) is a standard that verifies that the source of produced or consumed electricity is renewable energy. Its primary aim is to ensure that electricity produced from renewable energy sources is traceable in the market. This certificate has been maintained at our facility since 2022, supporting the use of energy produced from renewable sources, reducing carbon emissions, and enhancing environmental sustainability.
