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Sustainability

Our 2021 Sustainability Report gives an update on our progress against our targets for 2022. It also details our strong relationships with our stakeholders, coupled with our commitment to behaving responsibly, complying with our commitments as a member of the UN Global Compact.

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Coats calls for collaborators on EcoCycle circularity concept

Industry brands, manufacturers and recyclers are invited to collaborate on a new circularity concept that makes end of life garment recycling easier and cost effective.

Sustainability is one of the most important trends today

We know that our customers reward partners who share their sustainability values and help them achieve their sustainability goals. Find out how Coats are demonstrating leadership in our sustainability strategies.

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.

Pioneering a sustainable future

WATER

Reduce and reuse

ENERGY

Reduce and transition to renewables

EFFLUENT

Reduce and clean

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

SOCIAL

Living wage. Fair employment
Community engagement

MATERIALS

Eco-footprint
Reduce, reuse and recycle

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

Our CEO's Message

'A key part of our company purpose is to make a better and more sustainable world. We will continue to invest in our sustainability strategy and have earmarked $10m to fund the scaling up of green technologies and materials that are relevant to our industry supply chain. '

Reports

Sustainability Report 2021 (Interactive)

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Sustainability Report 2021 (Coats Supply Chain)

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Sustainability Report 2021 (Coats 4 Bold Moves)

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Sustainability Report 2021 (Roadmap to 2050)

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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

652 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.

Latest

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.