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[H2] Coats and JACK announce strategic partnership
Coats and Jack signed a Memorandum of Strategic Cooperation to accelerate innovation for China’s fast-growing small-to-medium-sized (SME) apparel manufacturing sector.

View more

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[H2] AGM Trading Update
We have announced our trading results for the period 1 January to 30 April 2026.

View results

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[H2] Coats Releases 2025 Sustainability Report
We have published our 2025 Sustainability Report, achieving key 2026 targets one year early and demonstrating ongoing progress across our sustainability priorities.

View report

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[IMG: Slide 3]

[H2] 2025 Annual Report
Explore our 2025 Annual Report for a detailed overview of our financial strength, disciplined strategy and commitment to driving long‑term growth.

View report

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EXPLORE

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[H2]
Industries where our products can be applied

Coats provides value-adding products including apparel, accessory and footwear threads, structural footwear components, fabrics, yarns and software applications.

[IMG: Apparel]
Apparel

[IMG: Footwear]
Footwear

[IMG: Fashion Accessories, Travel and Luggage]
Fashion Accessories, Travel and Luggage

[IMG: Personal Protection]
Personal Protection

[IMG: Composites]
Composites

[IMG: Transportation]
Transportation

[IMG: Household and Recreation]
Household and Recreation

[IMG: Other Industrial Applications]
Other Industrial Applications

[H2]
2026 AGM Trading Update
Robust performance year-to-date, full-year expectations unchanged.

[IMG: Report Image]

We have announced our trading results for the period 1 January to 30 April 2026.
View all reports

[H5] 2026 AGM Trading Update
Announcement

[H5] 2025 Annual Report and Accounts
Presentation

[H5] 2025 Full Year Results
Announcement

[H5] 2025 Full Year Results
Presentation

[H2]
Solutions

View all solutions

[IMG: Running Solutions]

01
Running Solutions

Empowering brands to craft top-performing, sustainable running shoes for every runner, from beginners to seasoned athletes.
Read more

[IMG: Signal High Visibility Materials]

02
Signal High Visibility Materials

Coats Signal is a global range of high quality, reflective tapes for workwear, protective clothing, apparel and accessories.
Read more

[IMG: Coats EcoVerde]

03
Coats EcoVerde

Coats EcoVerde™ is the first globally available 100% recycled line of premium corespun and textured sewing threads.
Read more

[H2]
Featured Products

See all products

[IMG: Coats® Tre Cerchi™ Vie]

[H5]
Coats® Tre Cerchi™ Vie

Tre Cerchi

A sewing thread made from 100% sustainable cotton and environmentally compliant dyes and chemicals.

Completely free of harmful substances, with cotton grown without pesticides, it is an eco-friendly solution for sewing beautiful, lustrous seams on a wide range of products.

Read more

[H5] Related Products

[IMG: Coats® EcoVerde™ Epic™]

Coats® EcoVerde™ Epic™

[IMG: Coats® EcoVerde™ Dual Duty™]

Coats® EcoVerde™ Dual Duty™

[IMG: Coats® EcoVerde™ Gral™]

Coats® EcoVerde™ Gral™

[IMG: Cyclea]

[H5]
Cyclea

A groundbreaking high-performance reinforcement material under circular loop production, designed for the lifestyle industry.

Embrace the future of sustainable manufacturing with Cyclea - a leap forward in sustainable materials that turns waste into a valuable resource.

Read more

[H5] Related Products

[IMG: Ecostrobe]

Ecostrobe

[IMG: Coats® Nylbond™]

Coats® Nylbond™

[IMG: T480]

T480

[IMG: Coats® Admiral™ FH Vie]

[H5]
Coats® Admiral™ FH Vie

Admiral

A 100% organic cotton anti-wick tampon withdrawal cord made in a clean room environment.

Coats tampon cord are specially engineered to operate flawlessly on high speed machinery with minimal breaks, skips and stops.

Read more

[H5] Related Products

[IMG: Coats® Admiral™ Teabag Vie]

Coats® Admiral™ Teabag Vie

[IMG: Coats® EcoVerde™ Connect™]

Coats® EcoVerde™ Connect™

[IMG: Coats® Signal™ C412 30P]

Coats® Signal™ C412 30P

[H2]
Sustainability is at the very heart of our strategy at Coats
Our investment in sustainability, and leadership in sustainable innovation provides a strong competitive advantage with our customers.

[H3] A milestone in our net-zero journey
Coats has reduced the landfill burden since 2022 by 87% to 288 tonnes of landfill in 2024.

Our sustainability strategy

Interactive
Sustainability Report

Click to download the Sustainability Report report

Strategy Overview
Sustainability Report

Click to download the Sustainability Report report

Climate Change and Emissions
Sustainability Report

Click to download the Sustainability Report report

Managing Sustainability
Sustainability Report

Click to download the Sustainability Report report

Performance Summary
Sustainability Report

Click to download the Sustainability Report report

Apparel
Sustainability Brochure

Click to download the Sustainability Brochure report

Performance Materials
Sustainability Brochure

Click to download the Sustainability Brochure report

[H2]
Our Applications
Coats are experts in the design and supply of a diverse range of products that serve a variety of strategic end-use markets.

View all applications

[IMG: Denim]

Denim
As the world’s largest provider of industrial sewing threads, we offer a comprehensive range of sewing threads in a wide range of ticket / tex sizes for use in

[IMG: Sports performance and lifestyle]

Sports performance and lifestyle
300 million pairs of sports and athletic shoes are made every year using Coats threads and zips. Our collaboration with sports footwear manufacturers is

[IMG: Automotive]

Automotive
Coats threads for the automotive industry are designed and manufactured to withstand challenging conditions like abrasion, scuffing, sunlight, flexing and wear over a car’s lifetime. All our key manufacturing units are accredited and comply fully with the stipulations of automobile manufacturers for safety-critical components like airbags, seatbelts and seats.

[H2]
Recent Blog

View all blogs

[IMG: Product]
Performance Materials

[H5] Beat the heat without compromising protection
Managing heat stress with advanced FR/AR fabrics
More Details

[IMG: Product]
Performance Materials

[H5] Developing Innovative Solutions
Our innovation engine is built on science-led research, commercial focus, and platform-based technologies.
More Details

[IMG: Product]
Performance Materials

[H5] The Future of High Visibility Safety Fabrics
Innovation is a competitive differentiator for Coats.
More Details

[IMG: Product]
Sustainability

[H5] Pioneering a Sustainable Future
At Coats, sustainability is a core part of how we grow, innovate and build long-term value for our stakeholders.
More Details

[IMG: Product]
Performance Materials

[H5] Coats EcoVerde Gral Ripcord
Reducing virgin polyester use in Telecom cables
More Details

[IMG: Product]
Performance Materials

[H5] StremX: The Future of Strength Members in ADSS Cables
StremX, a next-generation inorganic fibre developed by Coats
More Details

[IMG: Product]
Footwear

[H5] Coats Lifestyle Solutions
New range features a unique single sourcing option for fillers
More Details

[IMG: Product]
Human Resources

[H5] Accelerating Action
Our commitment to gender equality on International Women’s Day 2025
More Details

[IMG: Product]
Voice of Customer

[H5] Why Xinhongcheng Group Choose Coats as Trusted Partner?
Xinhongcheng Group has chosen Coats as their exclusive thread supplier
More Details

[IMG: Product]
Footwear

[H5] Best Sewing Thread Brand in India
Factors to consider when choosing a sewing thread brand
More Details

[IMG: Product]
Performance Materials

[H5] Reflective Material for Clothing
Enhancing safety and visibility
More Details

[IMG: Product]
Sustainability

[H5] Voices From South Asia
Creating shared value, together
More Details

[IMG: Product]
Human Resources

[H5] Great Place To Work® India
Coats India is honoured to be a Great Place To Work®
More Details

[IMG: Product]
Human Resources

[H5] Coats Cares Indonesia
Coats Cares winners make a bigger difference for our communities
More Details

[IMG: Product]
Human Resources

[H5] Coats Cares Bangladesh
Sponsoring children’s education, empowering futures
More Details

[IMG: Product]
Footwear

[H5] World Athletics Day
World Athletics Day is celebrated on the 7th of May to create awareness
More Details

[IMG: Product]
Performance Materials

[H5] The Significance of Yarns in Industrial Safety
Coats has transformed protective workwear with its high-performance yarns
More Details

[IMG: Product]
Human Resources

[H5] Coats Cares Bulgaria
Clothing and toys, love and care, for young and old
More Details

[IMG: Product]
Performance Materials

[H5] International Firefighters Day
Firefighters manoeuvre their way through intense heat and smoke-filled spaces that might also house toxic gases at times to protect trapped victims and take them or often carry them to a safe place. A firefighter has to accomplish all of this in minimum time to ensure low fatality rates. This kind of physical strain can […]
More Details

[IMG: Product]
Human Resources

[H5] Coats Cares India
Empowering Rural Women in India: How Coats Cares Skill Development Initiative Has Transformed Lives. At Coats, we understand the importance of actively engaging with the communities in which we operate. We have a longstanding tradition of making a positive impact on communities, and we continue to uphold this commitment to this day. Coats Cares embodies […]
More Details

[IMG: Product]
Sustainability

[H5] Global Recycling Day
Celebrated on 18th March, 2024, Global Recycling Day serves as a reminder to strive towards the promotion and implementation of recycling initiatives. We continually seek opportunities to minimise waste through our effective waste management strategy and sustainability initiatives. Our commitment to Sustainability and overall waste reduction is embedded in the Coats culture. Our overall waste […]
More Details

[IMG: Product]
Sustainability

[H5] World Water Day
Water is an essential commodity that is experiencing a growing demand in numerous countries worldwide. The textile sector consumes a substantial amount of water during operations, especially in the dyeing processes. At Coats, managing and preserving water resources sustainably is a core value. As we celebrate World Water Day, we acknowledge the critical significance of […]
More Details

[IMG: Product]
Sustainability

[H5] World Earth Day
Earth Day commemorates the inception of the contemporary environmental movement in 1970. Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd every year to exhibit a collective commitment towards environmental protection and sustainability. It acts as an annual reminder to raise awareness of critical environmental issues, promote sustainability, and reduce the adverse effects of environmental degradation on […]
More Details

[IMG: Product]
Performance Materials

[H5] Innovative High-Visibility Revolution
Advancing Safety Standards with Coats® Innovative High-Visibility Revolution In hazardous work environments, every precaution counts. From construction sites to road maintenance, ensuring the safety of workers is paramount. Among the many safety measures, high-visibility workwear is a crucial element in accident prevention. Let’s explore why high visibility workwear is so essential, and how Coats® innovative […]
More Details

[IMG: Product]
Human Resources

[H5] World Health Day
Coats Group’s Global Health Initiative: Celebrating World Health Day Together World Health Day is observed worldwide on April 7th as a significant day to raise awareness about global health. Each year, the day focuses on a specific health theme or concern that affects the entire world. The primary objective is to enhance health outcomes on […]
More Details

[IMG: Product]
Human Resources

[H5] Worlds Best Workplaces™
Coats has been recognised as one of the World’s Best Workplaces™ in 2023
More Details

[IMG: Product]
Human Resources

[H5] Celebrating International Womens Day
Celebrating International Women’s Day: Coats’ OngoingCommitment to Gender Equality and Inclusivity On this International Women’s Day, we, the team at Coats, would like to take a moment to recognise and celebrate the invaluable contributions of all women. From the factory floor to the boardroom, the dedication and hard work of our female colleagues are integral […]
More Details

[H2]
Recent News

View all news

[IMG: Coats employees with sapling]

March 12, 2026
Coats Releases 2025 Sustainability Report, Achieving Key 2026 Targets One Year Ahead of Schedule
Group

[IMG: Coats OrthoLite]

October 30, 2025
Coats Completes Acquisition of OrthoLite, Strengthening Footwear Business
Group

[IMG: Coats Sustainability Hub India]

October 9, 2025
Coats commits to circularity with textile-to-textile thread innovation
Product & Services

Our recent press releases and regulatory news

[IMG: JACK-1[1]]
Group

Coats Group PLC signed a Memorandum of Strategic Cooperation to accelerate innovation for China’s fast-growing small-to-medium-sized (SME) apparel manufacturing sector.

May 25, 2026
Read more

[H2] Coats and JACK announce strategic partnership
Coats and Jack signed a Memorandum of Strategic Cooperation to accelerate innovation for China’s fast-growing small-to-medium-sized (SME) apparel manufacturing sector.

View more

[IMG: Slide 1]

[H2] AGM Trading Update
We have announced our trading results for the period 1 January to 30 April 2026.

View results

[IMG: Slide 2]

[IMG: Slide 2]

[H2] Coats Releases 2025 Sustainability Report
We have published our 2025 Sustainability Report, achieving key 2026 targets one year early and demonstrating ongoing progress across our sustainability priorities.

View report

[IMG: Slide 3]

[IMG: Slide 3]

[H2] 2025 Annual Report
Explore our 2025 Annual Report for a detailed overview of our financial strength, disciplined strategy and commitment to driving long‑term growth.

View report

[IMG: Slide 4]

[IMG: Slide 4]

EXPLORE

01

04

NEXT

[H2]
Industries where our products can be applied

Coats provides value-adding products including apparel, accessory and footwear threads, structural footwear components, fabrics, yarns and software applications.

[IMG: Apparel]
Apparel

[IMG: Footwear]
Footwear

[IMG: Fashion Accessories, Travel and Luggage]
Fashion Accessories, Travel and Luggage

[IMG: Personal Protection]
Personal Protection

[IMG: Composites]
Composites

[IMG: Transportation]
Transportation

[IMG: Household and Recreation]
Household and Recreation

[IMG: Other Industrial Applications]
Other Industrial Applications

[H2]
2026 AGM Trading Update
Robust performance year-to-date, full-year expectations unchanged.

[IMG: Report Image]

We have announced our trading results for the period 1 January to 30 April 2026.
View all reports

[H5] 2026 AGM Trading Update
Announcement

[H5] 2025 Annual Report and Accounts
Presentation

[H5] 2025 Full Year Results
Announcement

[H5] 2025 Full Year Results
Presentation

[H2]
Solutions

View all solutions

[IMG: Running Solutions]

01
Running Solutions

Empowering brands to craft top-performing, sustainable running shoes for every runner, from beginners to seasoned athletes.
Read more

[IMG: Signal High Visibility Materials]

02
Signal High Visibility Materials

Coats Signal is a global range of high quality, reflective tapes for workwear, protective clothing, apparel and accessories.
Read more

[IMG: Coats EcoVerde]

03
Coats EcoVerde

Coats EcoVerde™ is the first globally available 100% recycled line of premium corespun and textured sewing threads.
Read more

[H2]
Featured Products

See all products

[IMG: Coats® Tre Cerchi™ Vie]

[H5]
Coats® Tre Cerchi™ Vie

Tre Cerchi

A sewing thread made from 100% sustainable cotton and environmentally compliant dyes and chemicals.

Completely free of harmful substances, with cotton grown without pesticides, it is an eco-friendly solution for sewing beautiful, lustrous seams on a wide range of products.

Read more

[H5] Related Products

[IMG: Coats® EcoVerde™ Epic™]

Coats® EcoVerde™ Epic™

[IMG: Coats® EcoVerde™ Dual Duty™]

Coats® EcoVerde™ Dual Duty™

[IMG: Coats® EcoVerde™ Gral™]

Coats® EcoVerde™ Gral™

[IMG: Cyclea]

[H5]
Cyclea

A groundbreaking high-performance reinforcement material under circular loop production, designed for the lifestyle industry.

Embrace the future of sustainable manufacturing with Cyclea - a leap forward in sustainable materials that turns waste into a valuable resource.

Read more

[H5] Related Products

[IMG: Ecostrobe]

Ecostrobe

[IMG: Coats® Nylbond™]

Coats® Nylbond™

[IMG: T480]

T480

[IMG: Coats® Admiral™ FH Vie]

[H5]
Coats® Admiral™ FH Vie

Admiral

A 100% organic cotton anti-wick tampon withdrawal cord made in a clean room environment.

Coats tampon cord are specially engineered to operate flawlessly on high speed machinery with minimal breaks, skips and stops.

Read more

[H5] Related Products

[IMG: Coats® Admiral™ Teabag Vie]

Coats® Admiral™ Teabag Vie

[IMG: Coats® EcoVerde™ Connect™]

Coats® EcoVerde™ Connect™

[IMG: Coats® Signal™ C412 30P]

Coats® Signal™ C412 30P

[H2]
Sustainability is at the very heart of our strategy at Coats
Our investment in sustainability, and leadership in sustainable innovation provides a strong competitive advantage with our customers.

[H3] A milestone in our net-zero journey
Coats has reduced the landfill burden since 2022 by 87% to 288 tonnes of landfill in 2024.

Our sustainability strategy

Interactive
Sustainability Report

Click to download the Sustainability Report report

Strategy Overview
Sustainability Report

Click to download the Sustainability Report report

Climate Change and Emissions
Sustainability Report

Click to download the Sustainability Report report

Managing Sustainability
Sustainability Report

Click to download the Sustainability Report report

Performance Summary
Sustainability Report

Click to download the Sustainability Report report

Apparel
Sustainability Brochure

Click to download the Sustainability Brochure report

Performance Materials
Sustainability Brochure

Click to download the Sustainability Brochure report

[H2]
Our Applications
Coats are experts in the design and supply of a diverse range of products that serve a variety of strategic end-use markets.

View all applications

[IMG: Denim]

Denim
As the world’s largest provider of industrial sewing threads, we offer a comprehensive range of sewing threads in a wide range of ticket / tex sizes for use in

[IMG: Sports performance and lifestyle]

Sports performance and lifestyle
300 million pairs of sports and athletic shoes are made every year using Coats threads and zips. Our collaboration with sports footwear manufacturers is

[IMG: Automotive]

Automotive
Coats threads for the automotive industry are designed and manufactured to withstand challenging conditions like abrasion, scuffing, sunlight, flexing and wear over a car’s lifetime. All our key manufacturing units are accredited and comply fully with the stipulations of automobile manufacturers for safety-critical components like airbags, seatbelts and seats.

[H2]
Recent Blog

View all blogs

[IMG: Product]
Performance Materials

[H5] Beat the heat without compromising protection
Managing heat stress with advanced FR/AR fabrics
More Details

[IMG: Product]
Performance Materials

[H5] Developing Innovative Solutions
Our innovation engine is built on science-led research, commercial focus, and platform-based technologies.
More Details

[IMG: Product]
Performance Materials

[H5] The Future of High Visibility Safety Fabrics
Innovation is a competitive differentiator for Coats.
More Details

[IMG: Product]
Sustainability

[H5] Pioneering a Sustainable Future
At Coats, sustainability is a core part of how we grow, innovate and build long-term value for our stakeholders.
More Details

[IMG: Product]
Performance Materials

[H5] Coats EcoVerde Gral Ripcord
Reducing virgin polyester use in Telecom cables
More Details

[IMG: Product]
Performance Materials

[H5] StremX: The Future of Strength Members in ADSS Cables
StremX, a next-generation inorganic fibre developed by Coats
More Details

[IMG: Product]
Footwear

[H5] Coats Lifestyle Solutions
New range features a unique single sourcing option for fillers
More Details

[IMG: Product]
Human Resources

[H5] Accelerating Action
Our commitment to gender equality on International Women’s Day 2025
More Details

[IMG: Product]
Voice of Customer

[H5] Why Xinhongcheng Group Choose Coats as Trusted Partner?
Xinhongcheng Group has chosen Coats as their exclusive thread supplier
More Details

[IMG: Product]
Footwear

[H5] Best Sewing Thread Brand in India
Factors to consider when choosing a sewing thread brand
More Details

[IMG: Product]
Performance Materials

[H5] Reflective Material for Clothing
Enhancing safety and visibility
More Details

[IMG: Product]
Sustainability

[H5] Voices From South Asia
Creating shared value, together
More Details

[IMG: Product]
Human Resources

[H5] Great Place To Work® India
Coats India is honoured to be a Great Place To Work®
More Details

[IMG: Product]
Human Resources

[H5] Coats Cares Indonesia
Coats Cares winners make a bigger difference for our communities
More Details

[IMG: Product]
Human Resources

[H5] Coats Cares Bangladesh
Sponsoring children’s education, empowering futures
More Details

[IMG: Product]
Footwear

[H5] World Athletics Day
World Athletics Day is celebrated on the 7th of May to create awareness
More Details

[IMG: Product]
Performance Materials

[H5] The Significance of Yarns in Industrial Safety
Coats has transformed protective workwear with its high-performance yarns
More Details

[IMG: Product]
Human Resources

[H5] Coats Cares Bulgaria
Clothing and toys, love and care, for young and old
More Details

[IMG: Product]
Performance Materials

[H5] International Firefighters Day
Firefighters manoeuvre their way through intense heat and smoke-filled spaces that might also house toxic gases at times to protect trapped victims and take them or often carry them to a safe place. A firefighter has to accomplish all of this in minimum time to ensure low fatality rates. This kind of physical strain can […]
More Details

[IMG: Product]
Human Resources

[H5] Coats Cares India
Empowering Rural Women in India: How Coats Cares Skill Development Initiative Has Transformed Lives. At Coats, we understand the importance of actively engaging with the communities in which we operate. We have a longstanding tradition of making a positive impact on communities, and we continue to uphold this commitment to this day. Coats Cares embodies […]
More Details

[IMG: Product]
Sustainability

[H5] Global Recycling Day
Celebrated on 18th March, 2024, Global Recycling Day serves as a reminder to strive towards the promotion and implementation of recycling initiatives. We continually seek opportunities to minimise waste through our effective waste management strategy and sustainability initiatives. Our commitment to Sustainability and overall waste reduction is embedded in the Coats culture. Our overall waste […]
More Details

[IMG: Product]
Sustainability

[H5] World Water Day
Water is an essential commodity that is experiencing a growing demand in numerous countries worldwide. The textile sector consumes a substantial amount of water during operations, especially in the dyeing processes. At Coats, managing and preserving water resources sustainably is a core value. As we celebrate World Water Day, we acknowledge the critical significance of […]
More Details

[IMG: Product]
Sustainability

[H5] World Earth Day
Earth Day commemorates the inception of the contemporary environmental movement in 1970. Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd every year to exhibit a collective commitment towards environmental protection and sustainability. It acts as an annual reminder to raise awareness of critical environmental issues, promote sustainability, and reduce the adverse effects of environmental degradation on […]
More Details

[IMG: Product]
Performance Materials

[H5] Innovative High-Visibility Revolution
Advancing Safety Standards with Coats® Innovative High-Visibility Revolution In hazardous work environments, every precaution counts. From construction sites to road maintenance, ensuring the safety of workers is paramount. Among the many safety measures, high-visibility workwear is a crucial element in accident prevention. Let’s explore why high visibility workwear is so essential, and how Coats® innovative […]
More Details

[IMG: Product]
Human Resources

[H5] World Health Day
Coats Group’s Global Health Initiative: Celebrating World Health Day Together World Health Day is observed worldwide on April 7th as a significant day to raise awareness about global health. Each year, the day focuses on a specific health theme or concern that affects the entire world. The primary objective is to enhance health outcomes on […]
More Details

[IMG: Product]
Human Resources

[H5] Worlds Best Workplaces™
Coats has been recognised as one of the World’s Best Workplaces™ in 2023
More Details

[IMG: Product]
Human Resources

[H5] Celebrating International Womens Day
Celebrating International Women’s Day: Coats’ OngoingCommitment to Gender Equality and Inclusivity On this International Women’s Day, we, the team at Coats, would like to take a moment to recognise and celebrate the invaluable contributions of all women. From the factory floor to the boardroom, the dedication and hard work of our female colleagues are integral […]
More Details

[H2]
Recent News

View all news

[IMG: Coats employees with sapling]

March 12, 2026
Coats Releases 2025 Sustainability Report, Achieving Key 2026 Targets One Year Ahead of Schedule
Group

[IMG: Coats OrthoLite]

October 30, 2025
Coats Completes Acquisition of OrthoLite, Strengthening Footwear Business
Group

[IMG: Coats Sustainability Hub India]

October 9, 2025
Coats commits to circularity with textile-to-textile thread innovation
Product & Services

Our recent press releases and regulatory news

[IMG: JACK-1[1]]
Group

Coats Group PLC signed a Memorandum of Strategic Cooperation to accelerate innovation for China’s fast-growing small-to-medium-sized (SME) apparel manufacturing sector.

May 25, 2026
Read more

[IMG: Coats 2024 Sustainability Strategy]

[IMG: play icon]

[H1] Sustainability Strategy Overview

We are now half way through our 2023 to 2026 strategy period, and through 2024 we have made further significant strides towards achievement of our 2026 targets. Through our five-pillar strategic framework, we are dedicated to integrating sustainability into our operations, continuously improving our environmental, social, and governance practices, and this is reflected in our strategy and the short-, medium-, and long-term targets we have set.

We have been working to deliver external limited assurance under ISAE 3000 assurance standard for the seven core sustainability metrics where we have externally disclosed 2026 targets, and we are proud to be able to report an unqualified report has been issued by EY for these metrics in full years 2022, 2023 and 2024.

Through 2024, in preparation for the upcoming Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), we commenced work on our Double Materiality Assessment and have aligned our material ESG topics to the relevant European Sustainability Reporting Standards. Our conclusions to date, in conjunction with the output of our biennial materiality assessment update last conducted in 2023, demonstrate that our current strategy and targets continue to be highly relevant as a response to our key material issues, and currently no material changes are required.

The roadmap below describes our journey towards delivery of our Net-Zero target in 2050, our interim 2030 Science Based Targets for emissions reduction, and our short-term 2026 targets.

[IMG: Net-Zero target in 2050]

[H2] Our Strategy Framework

Our five-pillar strategic framework is illustrated below and remains aligned with the critical sustainability issues pertinent to achieving our commercial objectives. For each pillar, we have identified the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals that are fundamentally connected.

[IMG: energy-strategy-framework]

Our processes rely on energy,
mainly for kinetic and thermal
purposes. Our use of energy
causes emissions of greenhouse
gases that contribute to climate
change. Reducing emissions
through more efficient use of
energy and using less emitting
sources of energy is crucial to
combat climate change.

[IMG: sdg13-7]

[IMG: materials-strategy-framework]

The materials we use to make
our products are largely oil based and are energy intensive in terms of upstream production.

They are our main overall source
of greenhouse gas emissions.
Transitioning to materials with
lower inherent emissions, by moving to recycled or bio-based
materials is a priority to combat
climate change.

[IMG: sdg13-12]

[IMG: water-strategy-framework]

Some of our processes, especially dyeing, are waterintensive. Many of our plants are located in areas of water stress.

Ensuring that we are minimising the additional water stress caused through our operations is important to other users and to the environment.

[IMG: sdg6]

[IMG: waste-strategy-framework]

We produce solid and liquid waste in our processes. Through all our processes we need to ensure that we recover as much material as possible from waste streams and that we are then ensuring that any residual waste product is dealt with responsibly and with the smallest impact on the environment.

We are committed to eliminating
all waste to landfill where local
regulations permit.

[IMG: sdg13-6]

[IMG: people-strategy-framework]

Our employees, their families, our neighbouring communities and those in our wider value chain are all the people that are immediately touched by our business. We have a responsibility to them all and our policies, procedures and programmes are there to ensure that safety, wellbeing, fairness, equality, diversity and opportunity are part of that relationship.

[IMG: sdg1-8-3-5]

Within this strategic framework, we have identified the key metrics to monitor our progress. We are currently focused on achieving our next short-term milestone set for 2026. Our 2026 targets are based on our 2022 baseline performance delivery for each metric, and we have restated the 2022 performance levels post acquisitions of the Texon and Rhenoflex footwear structural component businesses. Our aspirations beyond 2026 are supported by our Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved 2030 emission reduction targets across Scopes 1, 2 and 3, as well as our SBTi approved 2050 Net-Zero target that encompasses the entire value chain.

STRATEGYPILLAR

2026 MILESTONE TARGETS
2030ASPIRATIONS
2030 SBTiCOMMITMENTS
2050TARGET

METRIC
2022BASELINE*
END 2026TARGETS

ENERGY
[IMG: Energy]

% reduction in Scopes1&2 CO2e emissions
182.0KTONNES
22%REDUCTION
70% of energyto come fromrenewables
-46.2% in Scopes1&2 emissions vs2019 baseline
Net-Zeroemissions in ourvalue chain

MATERIALS
[IMG: Materials]

% preferred primaryraw materials
31%(restated)**
60%
100%
-33% in Scope 3emissions vs 2019baseline

WATER
[IMG: Water]

% of water recycled
24%
33% INCREASEIN RECYCLING RATE

WASTE
[IMG: Waste]

No waste to landfill
2.3KTONNES
ZEROTO LANDFILL

% effluent compliance to theRoadmap to Zero standards
99.76%
100%

PEOPLE
[IMG: People]

% of workforce with ‘GreatPlace to Work’ certification
86%
88%
90%

% of females insenior leadership
19%
30%
40%

*2022 Baseline has been updated to include Texon and Rhenoflex acquisitions in 2022, and updated to exclude divestments of EU Zips business and Madagascar/Mauritius made through the course of 2023.**Preferred primary raw materials restated due to reclassification of fibreglass and clay raw materials

[H2] Summary of Progress Against our 2026 Targets

2024 is the second year of delivery against our 2026 targets and is therefore the midpoint in the four year time horizon over which the targets have been set. The below table illustrates the advancements made towards our 2026 targets and highlights the positive outcomes achieved in 2024. The results achieved in 2024 across these seven core metrics have undergone public limited assurance aligned with ISAE 3000 assurance standards, providing confidence in the integrity and credibility of reported performance levels.

STRATEGYPILLAR
METRIC
2026TARGET
2024 PERFORMANCE
% ACHIEVEMENT OF 2026 TARGET VS 2022 BASELINE

[IMG: Energy]
ENERGY
Scopes 1 & 2 emissions reduction
22% reductionfrom 2022 baseline
51% reduction
232%

[IMG: Materials]
MATERIALS
% preferred primary raw materials
60%
46%
76%

[IMG: Water]
WATER
Water recycling rate
33% increase in rateof water recyclingfrom 2022 baseline
14% increase
44%

[IMG: Waste]
WASTE
Zero waste to landfill% effluent compliance to the Roadmap to Zero standards
Zero waste to landfill100% compliance
87% reduction99.8%
87%99.8%

[IMG: People]
PEOPLE
% females in senior leadership% employees covered by GPTW certification
30%88%
30%95%
100%108%

[H2] Materiality Assessment

At Coats, we regularly review and address the sustainability issues that are crucial to our business and stakeholders. Since 2011, we have conducted comprehensive materiality assessments every two years, with the latest in 2023. These assessments guide our sustainability strategy and reporting, focusing on environmental, social and governance issues that are most important for us and our stakeholders.

The assessment below illustrates a very high degree of correlation between the highest material issues and our 5 Pillar sustainability strategy, encompassing Energy, Materials, Water, Waste and People, underlining the continued alignment of our underlying sustainability strategy to the needs of our business and those of our key stakeholders.

[H2] Top 25 ESG Issues

[IMG: Materiality Assessment]

In 2024, we initiated focus on the new EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the underlying European Reporting Sustainability Standards (ESRS) which will come into scope for Coats. We conducted extensive work in 2024 on development of a Double Materiality Assessment (DMA) with reference to 25 relevant ESRS topics. We continue to work on our CSRD commitments, in alignment with new EU reporting dates and mandatory disclosure points.

[H2] Governance
and Management

The Board of Directors oversees and is ultimately
accountable for the sustainability strategy at
Coats. In 2022 we created a Sustainability Board
Subcommittee, which has met twice annually in
both 2023 and 2024…More Details

[IMG: Governance and Management]

[H2] Stakeholder Engagement

Our success relies on the trust and satisfaction of our stakeholders. We engage regularly and transparently with employees, customers, shareholders, the environment, communities, and suppliers to incorporate their views into our strategic decisions. We utilise a range of communication channels, including surveys, meetings, webinars, reports, newsletters, social media, and other methods. Our results and achievements are communicated to stakeholders through our Annual Report, Sustainability Report, and website. We value feedback from our stakeholders and seek ways to enhance our relationships and collaborations. Together, we aim for a sustainable and prosperous future for all.

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