Elevate Textiles, Charlotte, N.C., recently released its 2020 Sustainability Report.
Elevate Textiles offers global textile brands including American & Efird (A&E), Burlington, Cone Denim, Gütermann and Safety Components. The report serves as the first corporate report for Elevate and the 10th annual report to include the A&E brand.
Within the report, Elevate outlines progress towards its 2025 Sustainability Goals, focused on sustainably sourced fibers, reduced water consumption and reduction in greenhouse gases, according to the company.
“Our brands share a long-standing commitment to sustainability and a drive to accelerate our efforts to new heights,” says Sim Skinner, president and CEO of Elevate Textiles. “Elevate teams around the globe work every day to create and distribute premium, ethically and sustainably sourced products through excellence in innovation and responsible manufacturing practices. We are pleased to present Elevate’s first Sustainability Report and look forward to sharing our continued progress in our journey to lead meaningful change.”
Elevate’s progress and achievements outlined in the report include a 7.7% reduction of absolute greenhouse gas from 2016 to 2019, meeting the corporate goal of 2.5% per year reduction; a 7.5% reduction of absolute global water consumption since 2016; increased water recycling by 65% since 2016 by implementing new wastewater technologies; and achieved 52% sustainably sourced cotton against its goal of 80% sustainably sourced by 2025.
“As part of Elevate’s dedication, we are actively engaged with our customers and suppliers to positively impact the people and natural environments associated with our operations and supply chain,” says Chief Sustainability Officer Jimmy Summers. “It is through the efforts of our 15,000 employees around the world that we are able to make continued progress and we are proud to highlight the work they do each day on the frontlines of sustainability.”
To review Elevate’s full 2020 Sustainability Report and updates on other sustainable innovations, click here. — D.S.
