- Unexpectedly low sell-through of recycled polyester due to cost premium compared to virgin polyester
Elevate Textiles
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, Elevate Textiles disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 305.3K tCO2e/year (2023). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
305.3K tCO2e/year (2023)
2024
Water Usage
4.66 million m3/year (2023)
2024
Energy Use
384 million kWh/year (2023)
2024
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 305.3K tCO2e/year (2023) |
| 2022 | 360.0K tCO2e/year (2022) |
| 2021 | 431.0K tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 378 million kg CO²e (2020) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 35% reduction in scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions since 2019
- 36% reduction in overall water use since 2019 baseline year
- Installation of a new 100 kWp photovoltaic system in Gutach, Germany
- NOx emission concentration reduced by 77% in Dongmei, China
- Cone Denim’s Parras, Mexico facility recognized with Kontoor Brands Indigood program’s Bronze status for verified water savings
- 62.9% reduction in absolute water usage at Cone Denim from 2016 baseline (exceeding 2025 goal)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- 46.2% reduction in scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2030
- 100% renewable electricity by 2030
- Coal phase out by 2030
- 40% Reduction in water usage by 2030
- 100% preferred and low climate impact fibers in priority materials by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeWater StewardshipProducts & MaterialsPeople