Sustainability

Sustainability is defined as “meeting needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.”

Operating as a brand of Elevate Textiles, A&E’s long-standing commitment to Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS), sustainability, and Social Responsibility continues to be a top priority at all Elevate Textiles and A&E operations worldwide.

We take pride in being a responsible producer of quality thread solutions and services throughout the world, seeking to balance economic needs, social responsibility, and environmental impact. We are committed to achieving sustainability milestones by the year 2030 in key environmental areas—climate change, water stewardship, products and materials, and people.

Learn more about our shared goals and progress in the Elevate Textiles 2026 Sustainability Report via the link or by clicking/touching the image below.

HIGHLIGHTED SUSTAINABILITY GOALS

CLIMATE CHANGE

• • • Our Science Based Target: 46.2% reduction
      in scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2030 from
      a 2019 baseline year
    • SBTi-validated net-zero emissions target
      by 2050
    • Strive to attain 100% renewable electricity
      by 2030
    • Coal phase out by 2030

WATER STEWARDSHIP

• • • 40% Reduction in water usage by 2030
      against a 2019 baseline year
    • Increase our water recycling capabilities
      through continued installation of UF/RO
      systems as we are able
    • Maintain 100% compliance with ZDHC
      MRSL in all relevant facilities
    • 100% of relevant facilities at
      Level 2/Progressive in ZDHC
      Supplier to Zero

PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS

• • • Strive to attain 100% preferred and low
      climate impact fibers in our priority materials
      (polyester and cotton) by 2030
    • No landfill waste by 2033

PEOPLE

• • • 10% reduction in incident rate each year,
      with a goal of no safety incidents
    • Increase the share of suppliers conducting
      environmental and social audits each year

All A&E thread products are PFAS-Free. CLICK OR TOUCH HERE to see how we are solving for the big picture and doing our part to affect positive change within the textile industry.