Elevate Textiles Reports Strong Sustainability Gains

Elevate Textiles, a global provider of advanced, high-quality and mission-critical textile solutions, has released its 2026 Sustainability Report, highlighting significant progress across its operations and brands. The report covers updates from its distinguished portfolio, including American & Efird (A&E), Burlington Industries, Cone Denim, Gütermann and Safety Components.

The annual report outlines Elevate’s continued commitment to sustainability through its “Ten Threads of Sustainability” framework, an internal program guiding responsible decision-making while enhancing transparency and traceability across operations. It also highlights the company’s active participation in industry collaborations and alignment with the UN Global Compact’s Ten Principles, reinforcing its contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

“We are proud to share that we achieved Elevate’s 2025 sustainability targets, most notably in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and water reduction and are now firmly focused on meeting our 2030 goals,” said Jimmy Summers, Chief Sustainability Officer at Elevate Textiles. “The theme of this year’s report, Quiet Progress, Lasting Impact, reflects the consistent, often behind-the-scenes efforts to strengthen our practices and create meaningful impact across our company and the broader industry. We remain on track to meet our 2030 Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) goals and are committed to driving steady progress as we work to decarbonize our operations.”

The 2026 Sustainability Report highlights key achievements from 2025, including:

• Recording the lowest employee injury rate in the company’s history
• Securing official SBTi validation for its 2050 net-zero emissions target, alongside revalidation of its 2030 emissions goals
• Achieving 2025 targets for GHG emissions and water reductions against a 2019 baseline
• Commissioning two new rooftop solar projects and a Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) facility

“I am proud of the work our teams have accomplished and their commitment to responsible product development, manufacturing, and delivery,” said Jeffrey P. Pritchett, Chief Executive Officer of Elevate Textiles. “Sustainability lies at the core of our values, and these achievements reflect both our identity as a company and the excellence of our global teams. As leaders in their respective markets, our brands remain dedicated to sustainable practices across the entire value chain.”

With a clear roadmap and validated targets, Elevate Textiles continues to strengthen its position as a responsible and forward-looking player in the global textile industry.