Lycra updates on sustainability goals
19/09/2024
Highlights of the report include advances on the commercialisation of bio-derived Lycra fibre made with Qira from industrial corn, the introduction of industrial compostable Lycra fibre for the personal care segment, the extension of technologies that add durability to the Lycra Adaptiv fibre portfolio, and a 26% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from the previous year.
Its sustainability framework, known as Planet Agenda, encompasses product sustainability, manufacturing excellence and corporate responsibility and its goals are aligned with five of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
“Bio-derived and recycling are independent programmes but our long-term vision is to converge and integrate these technologies together.”
The company has committed to reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2021 base year. In addition, the company will reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 25 percent within the same timeframe.
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