Elevate Textiles has announced its commitment to the Business Ambition for 1.5°C Campaign, building upon Elevate’s commitment to the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The Business Ambition 1.5°C Campaign is an urgent call-to-action for companies to set emissions reduction targets consistent with keeping global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. The SBTi leads the Campaign in partnership with the UN Global Compact, and We Mean Business coalition.
Elevate Textiles is a global provider of advanced, high-quality products and mission-critical textile solutions. Elevate Textiles comprises prominent global textile brands, including American & Efird, Burlington, Cone Denim, Gütermann, and Safety Components. With a global array of premium fabric and thread solutions focused on innovation, sustainability, and quality craftsmanship, Elevate and its portfolio brands provide products that surround us every day and in all facets of life.
Jimmy Summers, Chief Sustainability Officer for Elevate Textiles, said, “Elevate is proud to be among leading companies who have committed to set science-based emissions reduction targets and are taking action to drive towards a more sustainable future. The need for business leaders to fight for a new-zero economy by 2050 is increasingly crucial, and we are actively participating in global strategic initiatives including SBTi, Sustainable Apparel Coalition, ZDHC Programme, and the UN Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action, among others.”
