Coats
Coats Group plc, commonly known as Coats, is a leading global provider of industrial thread and consumer textiles, headquartered in GB. Founded in 1755, Coats has established itself as a pioneer in the textile industry, with significant operations across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The company is renowned for its innovative products, including high-performance threads and zips, which cater to diverse sectors such as apparel, automotive, and home furnishings. With a rich history marked by key milestones, Coats has consistently focused on sustainability and technological advancement, positioning itself as a market leader. Its commitment to quality and innovation has earned Coats numerous accolades, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the textile supply chain.
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Coats's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Coats Group plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 955,200,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 52,400,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 37,300,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions of about 865,500,000 kg CO2e. This represents a decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 993,900,000 kg CO2e. Coats has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, the company has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. This includes a long-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 90% by 2050, alongside a commitment to source 100% renewable electricity by 2030. In the near term, Coats has also established a target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 22% by 2026 from a 2022 baseline. These initiatives reflect Coats's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the textiles and apparel sector.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 81,500,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 240,400,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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