Protecting the essential

Protecting the essential via sustainability improvement is vital for Trelleborg's long-term value creation, and spans the entire sustainability area, from environment, health and safety issues to compliance and ethical relationships with employees, customers, suppliers, local communities and society as a whole. Sustainability focus areas in Trelleborg are Operations, Compliance, and Social engagement.
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Focus areas

Trelleborg has identified three distinct areas of importance, called our Focus Areas, by asking internal and external stakeholders which aspects of sustainability really matter to them.
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Social engagement

We want to be a part of the local communities where we are present, and act as a good corporate citizen. We give dedicated support to young persons’ learning and development activities.
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Operations

In Trelleborg, we work systematically to improve our key business processes. We take care of our people and we minimize waste and other negative impact on society.
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Compliance

Wherever Trelleborg is present, we abide by laws and regulations, respect human rights and are characterized by exemplary business ethics summarized in our Code of Conduct.

Sustainability in Action

Trelleborg Engineered Coated Fabrics is implementing several sustainability initiatives across its sites and product lines as part of the Group’s wider drive towards carbon neutrality and environmental responsibility.

Focus on: Sustainable Thermoplastic Polyurethanes

Trelleborg Partners with Algenesis to Create Sustainable Thermoplastic Polyurethanes

In line with our commitment to sustainability, Trelleborg has a Collaboration Agreement with Algenesis Materials, a sustainable Thermoplastic Polyurethanes (TPUs) provider.

 

Algenesis develops TPUs from raw materials extracted from algae and non-food plants, formulating them into high-performance bio-based and bio-degradable products that replace petroleum-based TPUs. Trelleborg uses TPUs to coat fabrics across various industries.

 

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Focus on: Healthcare & Medical

Healthcare & Medical Products

Every day, patients and employees are exposed to a wide array of chemicals in hospitals and health care facilities, which can have a lasting negative impact on individual health, public health, and the environment.

 

To make it easier for medical equipment manufacturers to procure sustainable components, and produce safer, greener textiles and furniture for customers and their patients, textile ranges from Trelleborg Engineered Coated Fabrics can comply with sustainable requirements:

  • Does not contain: Formaldehyde, PFCs, Plasticizers or PVC
  • Increasing use of bio-derived and recycled raw materials used in coated textiles
  • Fabrics designed for longer lifetime for reusability and less waste to landfill
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Manufacturing processes

As well as sourcing raw materials that have less impact on the environment, Trelleborg Engineered Coated Fabrics is investing in the latest technology to help reduce its carbon footprint:

  • All manufacturing sites certified to ISO14001:2015
  • Halogen-free flame retardant (Eco-FR) option available in healthcare coated fabrics where flame retardance is required
  • On-going energy reduction programs across all manufacturing sites to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035
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Healthcare & Medical fabrics product range