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Energy

Management Approach

Scope  

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. 

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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

*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