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BELGOTEX

Edward Colle
www.belgotex.co.za

their core values, and this is very evident in how they
WE TREAD SOFTLY
do what they do.
The Belgotex value ‘We Tread Softly’ reflects its Raw materials for several products are derived from
commitment to sustainability.
post-industrial waste. This considerably lowers the
Belgotex has been a leader in the local flooring industry embodied energy associated with virgin raw material
for 37 years, and has a healthy export market for high- use. As the ‘circular economy’ conversation gains
end residential, corporate and commercial flooring. momentum – Belgotex is committed to re-designing
A member of the multi-national Belgotex International its product portfolio so that waste is negated as much
Group that spans five continents, Belgotex designs, as possible.
manufactures and delivers a wide range of carpeting, A Carbon Footprint analysis was done in 2010 and,
vinyl, artificial grass, underlays and rubber flooring Belgotex developed their blueprint for carbon
to private homes and the corporate, commercial, emission reductions, using integrated carbon manage-
healthcare, retail, educational, hospitality, sporting and ment systems to reduce their carbon footprint
landscaping sectors. significantly. This all forms part of a larger energy mix
The company’s continuous investment in technology strategy which sees them ultimately re-risking from
has laid the foundation for manufacturing excellence, fossil fuel based sources.
and adapting to market trends has ensured Numerous energy optimisation initiatives have
that Belgotex remains competitive, locally and provided more sustainable energy sources, including
internationally. Belgotex takes great pride in their the R17 million photovoltaic solar power plant that
innovative approach to business, and in an age where provides about 5% of the company’s annual energy
the product is no longer a differentiator, they focus requirement. A phase 2 solar power plant of the same
their investments and energy on their people, their capacity will be rolled out in 2021.
brand and their distribution channel.
The rainwater harvesting initiative considerably
The Green Journey reduced water consumption by using rainwater
Twenty-nine years ago, the company embarked from the factory’s roofs in non-critical applications.
on their ‘Green Journey’. Operating from their The company’s move to 100% solution dyed yarn
120 000m green factory, Belgotex is committed to production has also resulted in significant water,
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sustainability on all levels. ‘We Tread Softly’ is one of chemical and energy savings. This has saved a
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