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Coats hits 2026 sustainability targets early

16/03/2026
Coats Group has reported early achievement of several 2026 sustainability targets in its 2025 report, with its focus on the footwear and apparel sectors. The company reached zero waste to landfill a year ahead of schedule and cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30%, exceeding its reduction target by nearly 40%.

In materials, it increased non-virgin oil-based inputs to 52% of its primary raw materials and launched 100% recycled polyester threads under its T2T Epic and T2T Gramax brands. 

Footwear-specific initiatives included Rhenoprint RP Flow and RP Wave toe-box components with 70% recycled content and the reprocessing of 526 tonnes of composite waste into Reform 2.0 heel counters.

On water management, the company boosted water recycling by 25%, while its safety and inclusion measures raised women’s representation in senior leadership to 33% and achieved Great Place to Work coverage for 99% of employees.

Coats featured on the CDP A List for the first time in December 2025, earning an A- for Climate Change and an A for Water and plans to integrate its OrthoLite acquisition into future sustainability targets.

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