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

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 has established a near-term target to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by X% by [target year], compared to a 2024 baseline.

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 greenhous gas (GHG) emissions (kgCO₂)		27,788,000
Turnover (in Euro)		254,999,000
Global totals (MwH)		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.