Country/Region: Germany

Scope: National

Specific area: Energy Efficiency, Circular Economy, Local Production

Good practice owner: Trigema (Company)

Description of the selected initiative:

Trigema has taken some important initiatives and measures regarding sustainability:

• Sustainable Materials: Trigema is committed to using sustainable materials for its products, including organic cotton and recycled materials.
• Production in Germany: The company manufactures a significant portion of its clothing in Germany. This reduces transportation distances and the ecological footprint of its products.
• Environmental Conservation Measures: It has invested in improving the energy efficiency of its production facilities. This includes the use of renewable energy sources and the implementation of energy-efficient technologies.
• Regional Sourcing: Trigema sources from regional suppliers to shorten transportation distances and strengthen local economic cycles.
• Longevity and Quality: Trigema emphasizes the longevity and quality of its products to ensure they can be worn for a longer time, contributing to waste reduction.
• Transparency: The company communicates its efforts in sustainability and environmental protection on its website and in other marketing materials to inform consumers about its initiatives.

What particular problem this solution is addressing: These initiatives are addressing problems such as air pollution, over- consumption, the throw-away culture and the lack of transparency.

EU priorities focus:  Digital transformation, green transition, circular economy, sustainability, resilience

Reference:  https://www.trigema.de/