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Energy is a fundamental input in the production of high-performance protective fabrics. Our manufacturing processes require energy across multiple stages, including yarn and greige production, wet-processing at elevated temperatures, and drying and heat-setting during pre-treatment, dyeing, and finishing. Across our operations, the primary energy sources are natural gas and electricity.
Energy efficiency is a core component of how we operate. We monitor energy consumption monthly across all sites, accounting for differences in processes and infrastructure.
All production facilities operate under a five-year Energy Efficiency Program. This program identifies key areas of high energy use and prioritizes initiatives that deliver measurable, long-term reductions. These efforts include investments in energy-efficient equipment, heat recovery and reuse systems, improved insulation, and LED lighting.
Energy reduction targets are integrated into our global strategic plan and managed by local operational leaders. These teams are responsible for defining CAPEX roadmaps and ensuring implementation. Energy efficiency is also a required consideration in all production-related capital investments.
TenCate Protective Fabrics does not currently generate renewable energy on-site. Feasibility depends on site-specific conditions, and future energy transition targets will be defined as location-specific roadmaps are developed.
In our Georgia (US) facilities, energy is supplied by Georgia Power, with a generation mix that includes solar, hydro, wind, and nuclear sources. At our Nijverdal (EU) site, electricity is supported by 100% green electricity through Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs).
TenCate Protective Fabrics aims to improve energy efficiency across all operations through its global Energy Efficiency Program. We target a minimum 15% reduction in total energy consumption by 2028, compared to a 2024 baseline.


Our dyeing and finishing facility in Nijverdal commits to 100% renewable electricity consumption annually through the procurement of certified Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), covering all purchased electricity.
VSME code B3-29: Total Energy Consumption
| Total Energy Consumpion (MwH)* | |||||
| 2024 | 2025 | ||||
| Total | Renewable | Non- renewable |
Total | ||
| EU - Dyeing and Finishing plant - Nijverdal | Electricity* | 5,159 | 4.987 | 4.987 | |
| Fuels (bio gas***, and natural gas**) | 55,242 | 98 | 56,202 |
56,300 |
|
| US - Dyeing and Finishing plant - Molena | Electricity* | 6,832 | 603 |
5,431 |
6,034 |
| Natural gas** | 21,577 | 21,232 | 21,232 | ||
| US - Weaving plant - Zebulon | Electricity* | 7,749 | 762 | 6,860 |
7,622 |
| Natural gas** | 1,644 | 1,695 |
1,695 | ||
| US - Yarn plant - Senoia | Electricity* | 14,448 | 1,528 |
13,751 | 15,279 |
| Natural gas** | |||||
| US - Nonwoven plant - Senoia | Electricity* | 521 | 55 |
493 | 548 |
| Natural gas** | |||||
| US - Headquarters - Union City | Electricity* | 1,044 | 102 |
914 | 1.016 |
| Natural gas** | 248 | 230 | 230 | ||
| Global totals (MwH) | 114,464 | 8,135 | 106,808 | 114,943 | |
*Renewable energy – In Nijverdal, RECs from ACT Commodities B.V. cover electricity consumption, certifying renewable EU sources.
Electricity for US operations is supplied by Georgia Power; the 2024 energy mix includes approximately 10% renewable energy (solar, hydro, and wind)."
**Natural gas data originally reported in m³ and CFF has been converted to MWh using Lower Heating Value (LHV) conversion factors, in accordance with DEFRA UK guidance.
***In-house biogas production from sludge water treatment, avoiding sludge waste disposal
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