Polartec owner publishes sustainability report
Milliken & Co, the owner of performance fabrics brand Polartec, has published its sustainability report for 2023, in which it outlines progress towards its environmental and social goals.
It highlighted Polartec’s Shed Less fleece and its Biolon partially plant-based nylon among the group’s product highlights.
In terms of its People goals, it reached the targets of 100,000 volunteer hours in 2023, one year ahead of target.
It also increased diversity in its US management team by 10% since 2018, achieving 35% gender diversity and 17% racial/ethnic diversity.
CEO Halsey Cook said: “We reaffirm our commitment to the UN Global Compact and promise to follow the Ten Principles that focus on human rights, labor standards, environmental protection, and anti-corruption. We work hard to incorporate these principles into our daily operations and strategy, and welcome projects that advance these wider developmental goals.
“We are on track to meet our 2025 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) and Renewable Energy Goals. While our 2025 Landfill and Water Goals have proven more challenging, we remain committed to improving waste management practices and localised water solutions.”
Image: Milliken's progress towards greenhouse gas reduction
