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Energy

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Scope  

Energy is a fundamental input in the production of 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 dyeing and finishing. Across our operations, the primary energy sources are natural gas and electricity. 

Policies

  • Energy efficiency
  • Renewable energy

Targets & Metrics

Energy efficiency 

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. 

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Renewable electricity (Nijverdal site) 

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. 

Metrics

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 
Global totals (%)    7%  93%   

*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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