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Coats Sustainability Profile

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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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94

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Textile Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

18

Industry Benchmark

Coats's score of 94 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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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 a significant Scope 3 total 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 for a 46.2% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, they are targeting a 33% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by the same year. Long-term goals include achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, with a further commitment to reduce absolute emissions by 90% from the 2019 baseline. The company is actively working towards increasing its sourcing of renewable electricity from 5% in 2019 to 100% by 2030. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Coats' commitment to sustainable practices within the textiles, apparel, footwear, and luxury goods sector.

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20142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
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
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Coats's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Coats's primary industry is Textile Manufacturing, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Coats's Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Coats is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Coats's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Coats's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 2% last year and decreased by approximately 18% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 74% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
74%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
6%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
5%

Coats's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Coats has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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