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Coats receives SBTi validation for 2050 net-zero targets

Coats Group plc, the world’s leading manufacturer in thread and structural components for apparel and footwear and an innovative pioneer in performance materials, has received validation of its ambitious long-term science-based emissions reduction targets, including verification of the Group’s net-zero targets for 2050, by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Following previous SBTi approval of Coats’ initial near-term targets for 2030, the SBTi has now also evaluated Coats’ scope 1, 2 and 3 long-term target ambition and determined that the long-term targets are aligned with the SBTi’s 1.5oC mitigation pathways for reaching net-zero by 2050 or sooner.

This latest independent verification is a further key milestone in the Group’s sustainability strategy and demonstrates significant progress in the Group’s commitment to achieve its 2050 net-zero targets across the value chain.

Coats’ validated long-term and net-zero targets include:

  • Coats commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050 from a 2019 base year.
  • Coats also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% within the same timeframe.
  • Coats commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2050.

Rajiv Sharma, Group Chief Executive, said: “With the validation of our long-term science-based emissions reduction targets by SBTi, we affirm our unwavering commitment and dedication to driving impactful change in our journey towards net zero. Sustainability is an integral part of all decision-making at Coats, and we are proud of our progress to date. We will continue to innovate, collaborate, and lead the way to mitigate climate change.”

As part of Coats’ materials transition programme of moving to recycled or bio-based raw materials, the Group inaugurated its Sustainability Hub in Madurai, India, in 2023. Together with the Sustainability Innovation Hub in Shenzhen, China, Coats is embarking on a transformative sustainable product offering to help brands and retailers fulfil their net-zero goals.

The 2023 Sustainability Report, published in March 2024, demonstrated the Group’s first year of delivery against its recently set 2023 to 2026 targets, with continued strong progress against its overarching Sustainability Strategy launched in 2019.

To read the 2023 Sustainability Report in full, please click here.

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About Coats Group plc

Coats is a world leader in thread manufacturing and structural components for apparel and footwear, as well as an innovative pioneer in performance materials. These critical solutions are used to create a wide range of products, including ones that provide safety and protection for people, data, and the environment. Headquartered in the UK, Coats is a FTSE250 company and a FTSE4Good Index constituent. Revenues in 2023 were $1.4bn.

Trusted by the world’s leading companies to deliver vital, innovative, and sustainable solutions, Coats provides value-adding products, including apparel, accessory and footwear threads, structural components for footwear and accessories, fabrics, yarns, and software applications. Customer partners include companies from the apparel, footwear, automotive, telecoms, personal protection, and outdoor goods industries.

With a proud heritage dating back more than 250 years and a spirit of evolution to constantly stay ahead of changing market needs, Coats has operations across some 50 countries with a permanent workforce of more than 15,000, serving its customers worldwide.

Coats connects talent, textiles, and technology, to make a better and more sustainable world. Worldwide, there are four dedicated Coats Innovation and Sustainability Hubs, where experts collaborate with partners to create the materials and products of tomorrow. It participates in the UN Global Compact and is committed to Science Based sustainability targets for 2030 and beyond, with a goal of achieving net-zero by 2050. Coats is also committed to achieving its goals in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, workplace health & safety, employee & community wellbeing, and supplier social performance.