When we think about limiting our impact on the environment, it’s not just the product manufacturing process that springs to mind. We also want to reduce the effect our office, business operations and travel have on the environment. Our priorities are to use less energy, to recycle more and to use water and other natural resources responsibly.
In 2010, we moved to our new headquarters in Nottingham, UK. Designed with energy-efficiency in mind, the building is rated as ‘excellent’ by sustainable building experts BREEAM, has a level B Energy Performance Certificate, and uses half as much energy as our previous base.
All the paper we use is Forest Stewardship Council certified, and when we have to make purchases for our office, we choose furniture with high recycled content. Did you know that we recycle 94 percent of our waste and we’re working towards sending zero waste to landfill?
Since 2007, Speedo has also supported ocean advocate and pioneer swimmer, Lewis Pugh. Renowned for swimming in vulnerable ecosystems, Lewis aims to highlight the human impact on the world’s oceans and raise global awareness about key environmental issues. Lewis has published two inspirational books, one of which is titled ‘21 Yaks and a Speedo’.
xWhether you swim for fun, fitness or victory, everyone has the right to enjoy an active lifestyle. Because we have equal respect for the environment, Speedo understands the demand for launching eco-friendly products.
One of the ways we help reduce environmental damage is by researching the impact our swimwear products have on water, waste and energy resources. When it comes to improving the manufacturing process, our designers and suppliers are given expert guidance on how to avoid the use of potentially harmful substances. For example, the packaging materials for Speedo goggles come from certified sustainable sources, while footwear, swim caps and other equipment are now widely recyclable.
We believe it’s important to reuse as many of our excess products and materials as possible, which is why we look for alternative ways to avoid wastage. Our H2O Active range uses ECONYL®, an innovative fabric made by turning waste from fishing nets, plastics and even carpet, into first grade Nylon. We’ve also donated unsold LZR Racer suits to ethical fashion brands, and donated swimwear to Oxfam’s charity enterprise in Senegal, where it’s re-sold at local markets.
We consider every aspect of the manufacturing process carefully, right down to our shipping methods. Wherever possible, Speedo products are shipped to you by sea or by road to reduce emission levels.
xWe source Speedo products from suppliers around the world who employ thousands of people. We recognise the complex ethical issues within the apparel and footwear manufacturing supply chain, and we're working to better understand these issues every day.
One of our top priorities is employee welfare, so it’s important that our suppliers share the same passion for people. Our policy is to only do business with suppliers that adopt and implement our standards, or have policies that reflect the same values.
We conduct regular visits to all our supplier factories where we monitor their performance against our standards. Where our assessments identify room for improvement, we work with suppliers to make the best possible changes. This way, we can do our bit to help safeguard the welfare of the people who make our products.
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At Speedo, we’re committed to making the world a safer place. From the materials we use and how we make our products sustainable, to their journey from our factories to you, and how they’re recycled, we’re constantly improving our entire manufacturing process. By pooling our resources to reduce the environmental footprint of our products, we drive positive change where it matters the most.
Swim Generation is Speedo’s worldwide social purpose programme designed to raise awareness about water safety and drowning prevention.
We love to swim, we live to swim, and we believe everyone, everywhere has the right to swim. But not enough people understand the dangers of water and the importance of staying safe. A catalyst for change, Swim Generation marks the launch of a movement that will span future generations, while delivering a powerful message about drowning prevention.
Learn moreWhether it’s a chlorine-resistant swimsuit or a polarised lens goggle, we recognise that the manufacturing of our products has an impact on the earth's ecosystem. That's why we’re working in harmony with our suppliers to limit their environmental footprint and streamline more efficient processes.
We care a lot about the environment. Discover how we're kind to the environment, and the steps we're taking to reduce the impact our products have on natural resources.
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We’re committed to limiting the impact our products have on the environment. Read the steps we’re taking to do this here.
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From working hours to fair wages, we take the welfare of our suppliers’ employees seriously. Here’s more on our ethical trade policy.
Learn morePentland Brands Ltd requires that its products are manufactured with regard for the safety of consumers and factory workers, and with consideration for the wider environment. This Restricted Substances List (RSL) provides details of chemicals and other potentially harmful substances that are restricted by Pentland, and allowable chemical limits for products placed on the market.
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Our efforts by Pentland Business Standards Polices.
