Sustainability

Coats publishes 2023 Sustainability Report

Coats has published its 2023 Sustainability Report, showcasing the first year of delivery against recently set 2023 to 2026 targets with continued strong progress against its overarching Sustainability Strategy launched in 2019.

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Sustainability Strategy

Having completed a full review of our sustainability strategy and targets in 2022, 2023 has been focussed on delivering progress against those new 2026 targets.

Sustainability Certifications

Our aim at Coats is to make our own business activities as sustainable as possible and also to provide products and services that provide sustainable options to our customers and all subsequent users.

Sustainable Products

Coats has a wide range of sustainable and eco-friendly sewing threads, yarns, zips and trims.

Persistent in purpose, bold in ambition

ENERGY

22% reduction in Scopes 1&2 CO₂e emissions

MATERIALS

60% volume free from new oil extraction raw materials

WATER

33% increase in recycling waste

WASTE

100% all effluent to meet ZDHC limits

PEOPLE

88% employees in units with Great Place to Work certification

Welcome from our Group CEO

“2023 was the first year of delivery on our new 2026 sustainability targets, and I am pleased to say that the strong progress achieved during our previous 2019 to 2022 target period has continued this year.”

Reports

Sustainability Report 2023 (Interactive)

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Strategy Overview

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Climate Change and Emissions

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Managing Sustainability

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Performance Summary

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Coats Sustainable Products for Apparel

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Coats Sustainable Products for Performance Materials

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Rajiv Sharma

Group CEO

PET
BOTTLES
Recycled

1.6Billion

Our pledges for the future

At Coats, we hold sustainability at the heart of our business operations and are committed to pioneering a sustainable future.

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Manufacture 100% recycled premium polyester threads by 2024

We are committed to deliver Science Based Targets at 1.5°C

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Reach net-zero emission by 2050

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By 2030 all products will be made independently of new oil-extraction materials

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By 2030, 70% of our global energy consumption will come from renewables

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By 2050 we will reach net zero by accelerating water and energy reduction

Coats commits to ambitious 2030 social impact targets

Coats commits to facilitating circularity in product and packaging

Sustainable products

Coats has a wide range of sustainable and eco-friendly sewing threads, yarns, zips and trims.

EcoVerde

The first globally available 100% recycled polyester sewing threads

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EcoRegen

Range of 100% lyocell threads made from sustainably sourced wood pulp.

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CoatsKnit Eco

Fibre spun yarns available in hemp and lyocell, and from soybean plant fibres.

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Articles

At Coats, we hold sustainability at the heart of our business operations and are committed to pioneering a sustainable future. Read our articles to find out more.

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World Circular Textiles Day

Unlock the door to sustainable fashion with World Circular Textiles Day, a celebration of eco-conscious practices in the textile industry.

Zero Emissions Day

Throughout this year, addressing the climate crisis remains central to our mission. Having secured approval for our near-term Science Based Targets (SBTs) in 2022, a significant milestone, we've taken the next step.

Celebrating Environment Day

As we commemorate Environment Day, we take great pride in highlighting our relentless efforts at Coats to protect the environment and promote sustainability.

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Sustainability Stories

Coats sustainability stories are rich with information and case studies, designed to help inform our customers about our sustainable global initiatives.