Coats

Sustainability

Our 2020 Sustainability Report gives an update on our progress against our targets for 2022. It also details our strong relationships with our business partners and customers, coupled with our commitment to behaving responsibly.

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Sustainable Products

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

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.

Coats commits to achieving net-zero emissions

Coats has committed to set science-based emissions reduction targets, across the entire value chain, that are consistent with keeping global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.

Pioneering a sustainable future

WATER

Managing a precious resource wisely

ENERGY

Renewable for a sustainable future

EFFLUENT AND EMISSIONS

Working for a cleaner future

Coats certified as a ‘Great Place To Work’ in Sri Lanka and Brazil

SOCIAL

Safe and sustainable workplaces and communities

LIVING SUSTAINABLY

Protecting our planet

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 set 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

Our CEO's Message

'We expect no return to “normality” in 2021, we are instead entering a new world. It is one where sustainable business practices are even more important for responsible companies than before the pandemic. I am confident that the Coats team is ready to meet these challenges and deliver for our business and stakeholders.'

Reports

Sustainability Report 2020 (Interactive)

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Sustainability Report 2020 (Strategy)

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Sustainability Report 2020 (Static)

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Coats Sustainability (Infographic)

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Coats Sustainable Products A&F

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Coats Sustainable Products PM

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Rajiv Sharma

Group Chief Executive

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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Plastic Bottles Recycled

240 million

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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Coats EcoVerde.

Responsibility Without Compromise: The Journey. At Coats, we hold sustainability at the heart of our business operations.

When blue jeans turn green

The sustainable benefits of laser technology; impressive environmental and worker safety benefits as well as increasing production.

Sustainable activewear

Activewear manufacturing is all about better performance. But at what cost to the environment – and your sales?

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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.