Climate change

Management Approach

Scope

TenCate Protective Fabrics recognizes climate change as a key environmental challenge and integrates climate considerations into both operational management and strategic planning. Our approach focuses on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across Scope 1 (direct emissions) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), while improving transparency and establishing a foundation for future decarbonization.

Policies

Addressing climate change is a matter of continuity. By improving our energy efficiency, maintaining renewable energy sourcing, and preparing for climate-related disruptions, we are working to safeguard not only our operations but the environments in which we operate. We reduce GHG emissions primarily by improving manufacturing efficiency and increasing the use of lower-carbon energy sources. Key actions related to energy efficiency and energy use are outlined on our Energy page.

Targets & Metrics

Target

TenCate Protective Fabrics commits to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 10-15% by 2028 from a 2024 base year.

Metrics

VSME code B3-30: Greenhouse Gas Emissions

	Greenhouse gas emissions (tCO₂eq)
	Greenhouse gas emissions (tCO₂eq)
	2024	2025
	Total GHG- emissions (Base year)	Scope 1*	Scope 2 - Location based**	Scope 2 - Market based**	Total GHG emissions
	Total GHG- emissions (Base year)	Scope 1*	Scope 2 - Location based**	Scope 2 - Market based**	Total GHG emissions
EU - Dyeing and Finishing plant - Nijverdal	11,177	11,391	1,168	-1,168	11,391
US - Dyeing and Finishing plant - Molena	7,153	4,303	2,315		6,618
US - Weaving plant - Zebulon	3,488	344	2,925		3,269
US - Yarn plant - Senoia	5,882		5,863		5,863
US - Nonwoven plant - Senoia	212		210		210
US - Headquarters - Union City	475	47	390		437
Global totals (tCO₂eq)	28,387	16,085	12,871	-1,168	27,788

		2025
Gross greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (kgCO₂)		27,788,000
Turnover (in Euro)		254,999,000
GHG intensity metric/Euro		0.11

*Scope 1 emissions mainly originate from stationary combustion of natural gas, used to generate heat and steam for dyeing, finishing processes, and building heating. Emissions from emergency fire suppression systems are excluded.
** Scope 2 – Location-based emissions result from purchased electricity used in energy-intensive processes such as spinning, weaving, air compression, and climate control systems (e.g. chillers required for humidity control in production environments). Market-based emissions reflect TCPF’s procurement of renewable electricity through Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs).
Scope 3 In addition, EU - Dyeing and Finishing plant - Nijverdal has mapped its Scope 3 emissions (Upstream). Key emission hotspots include purchased goods and services and transportation and distribution. These insights support engagement and future reduction strategies.