Pollution

The strategic focus on compliance with applicable permits and regulatory requirements—including those governing wastewater treatment and discharge—is a cornerstone of our approach. As regulations continue to evolve and become more stringent, achieving compliance requires continuous investments and operational adjustments.

Our dyeing and finishing facilities in Europe and the United States operate wastewater management systems tailored to local regulatory requirements and site-specific conditions, ensuring that treatment processes align with both environmental standards and operational needs.

Our pollution prevention approach is structured around three focus areas:

1. Responsible chemical management – safe use, handling, and substitution of substances where feasible. 

More information on how we manage product responsibility and certification standards can be found in our Product Stewardship section. 

2. Emission and effluent management – treatment, reduction, and regular monitoring of emissions to air and water to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. This includes wastewater treatment, emission reduction within production processes, and the use of emission control technologies.

3. Environmental incident prevention – implementation and maintenance of systems, technologies, and safeguards designed to prevent accidental releases.

Through these measures, we help ensure that emissions and effluents from production processes are properly managed and discharged in compliance with regulatory requirements. By embedding pollution prevention into our operations, we work to reduce environmental risks, protect ecosystems, and safeguard human health.