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Own Workforce

Management Approach

Scope  

Our environmental and operational performance cannot be separated from the people behind our processes. From plant operators and engineers to corporate teams and product developers, TenCate Protective Fabrics depends on a skilled and engaged workforce to operate responsibly. 

We recognize that sustainable manufacturing requires safe working conditions, fair employment practices, and a respectful workplace culture. 

This responsibility extends across our value chain, including suppliers (see Supply Chain Due Diligence) and partners, but begins with our own workforce. 

Health, safety, and well-being are integrated into daily operations and governance structures (see Health and Safety). Our approach combines regulatory compliance, structured human resource policies, and ongoing workforce development. 

Policies

Targets & Metrics

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