Apparel Online India Magazine May 1st Issue 2018 | Page 54

RESOURCE CENTRE
Ethical Thread
Focus of A&E’s 2017-2018
Corporate Sustainability Report
T
he more we talk about
sustainability and its impact
on the world, the more critical
it becomes for our supply chain
to follow practices that not only
create sustainable products but are
produced in a highly suitable process.
No company in the supply chain has
remained immune to the trend, and
there are some companies for whom
sustainability is no longer a concept,
but a way of life and business. Among
these very proactive companies
is American & Efird (A&E), one of
the world’s foremost manufacturer
and distributor of industrial and
consumer sewing thread, embroidery
thread and technical textiles. The
company is setting new benchmarks
in sustainable business practices. abide by its pledge to create a better
world through responsible corporate
actions, environmentally protective
efforts, and numerous contributions
to the communities in which it
operates.
Recently, A&E has released its
2017-2018 Corporate Sustainability
Report, just in time for Earth Day.
The report’s theme of Ethical
Thread emphasizes the company’s
unwavering commitment to its
industry-leading sustainability
program and shares its goals and
accomplishments over the past
year. Highlighting areas of safety,
environmental sustainability and
corporate social responsibility in its
annual report, A&E spotlights its
continued progress and improvements
in global water recycling and reuse,
Zero-Waste-to-Landfill efforts, and
reduction in carbon footprint among
others. “We strive to produce and
distribute responsible, premium
quality, ethical thread products every
day through excellence in innovation
and good manufacturing practices,”
said Les Miller, CEO, A&E. “We are
committed to ethical manufacturing.
It’s the right thing to do not only for
our customers and stakeholders, but
also for our future generations,” he
added. Solid Waste
Supporting many of the world’s top
industrial and consumer brands
with thread products, A&E is well-
regarded throughout the textile
industry for its leadership role in
innovation, product quality, and
sustainability. A&E continues to
This year’s notable Sustainability
Highlights include the following:
Water Conservation
• Over 1.5 billion litres of
wastewater has been recycled and
reused since 2013. This amount of
water would be enough to supply
75 million people with water for
one day at 20 litres per person.
• 48 per cent reduction in global
water consumption (litres per kg of
thread) since 2006.
• Zero-Waste-to-Landfill status has
grown to 16 global manufacturing
operations and support facilities
in 2017, with 5 other operations
over the 91 percentile mark.
A&E’s global goal is to achieve
this sustainability designation in
every manufacturing operation
worldwide.
Carbon Footprint and
Energy Conservation
A&E uses the definitions and
calculation methodologies found
in Greenhouse Gas Protocol to
determine our GHG emissions as
developed by the World Resources
Institute and the World Business
Council for Sustainable Development.
A&E tracks Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG
emissions.
• 11 per cent reduction of global
carbon footprint (CO 2 emission per
kg of thread) since 2006.
• 7 per cent reduction in global
power consumption (kWh per kg of
thread) since 2006.
Categories addressed in this report
include: Water Stewardship, Solid
Waste, Carbon Footprint, Energy
Conservation, Social Responsibility,
Employee Health and Safety,
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Through its global
network, A&E’s
products are
manufactured
in 22 countries
(owns or operates
27 manufacturing
facilities),
distributed in 50
countries and sold in
over 100 countries.
ELASTICS / TAPES
Sustainable Products, Product
Stewardship, Sustainable Packaging,
and Supply Chain Sustainability.
“We believe in being transparent in
our performance, and earning the
continued trust of our customers and
stakeholders,” says Les Miller.
In addition to A&E’s steadfast
commitment to superior quality
and customer service, A&E is a
recognized industry leader in
environmental sustainability and
corporate social responsibility and
operates its global facilities with the
utmost regard for safety and health of
its associates employed worldwide.