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Coats Group PLC

Common Name
Coats Group
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Textile Manufacturing
Employees
18,889
Ticker
COA
Exchange
London Stock Exchange
Description
Coats Group plc is a world-leading manufacturer of essential materials and components for the apparel and footwear industries, headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 1755 and listed as a ...

Coats Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Coats Group completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

Coats Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 13 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

Metric (tCO2e)2024202320222021-2019
Total Scope 1
52,400a
51,900a
59,700a
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
37,300a
59,300a
122,300a
Location-Based
181,200a
172,200a
201,800a
Total Scope 3
865,503a
824,200a
944,700a
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
36.5666a
37.2256a
52.6714a
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a. Coats Group's Sustainability Report 2024

Insights into Coats Group's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Coats Group amounted to 233,600 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Coats Group increased by 4.24%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Coats Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20192021202220232024020 k40 k60 k80 ktCO2e-7%-13%-13%+1%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Coats Group's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Coats Group were 52,400 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Coats Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Coats Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 28.71%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Coats Group's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Coats Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.a

What are Coats Group's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Coats Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 37,300 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 181,200 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has Coats Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Coats Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 22.1%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Coats Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Coats Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Coats Group use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Coats Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Coats Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20192021202220232024060 k120 k180 k240 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Coats Group's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Coats Group reported 865,503 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of Coats Group includes a breakdown across 13 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina

Coats Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

201920212022202320240300 k600 k900 k1.2 MtCO2e+17%-20%-13%+5%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Coats Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Coats Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 865,503 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Approximately 93.55% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 6.45% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has Coats Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Coats Group's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 14.3%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Coats Group's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Coats Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Coats Group disclose?

In 2024, Coats Group reported emissions for 13 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.

What are the main sources of Coats Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Coats Group's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 642,515 tCO₂e (74.24%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 55,711 tCO₂e (6.44%)
  • Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 48,001 tCO₂e (5.55%)

Coats Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(74.2%)Processing of SoldProducts (Cat. 10)(5.5%)Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(6.4%)

Insights into Coats Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Coats Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 52,400 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,433 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 36.57 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Coats Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

501,00020,000500,00010,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)502001,0005,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Lealea EnterpriseYear: 2023Scope 1: 48,638 tCO2eRevenue: $M 266Scope 1 Intensity: 183.10 tCO2e/$MCompagnie Chargeurs InvestYear: 2024Scope 1: 29,300 tCO2eRevenue: $M 450Scope 1 Intensity: 65.12 tCO2e/$MBombay Dyeing and MfgYear: 2025Scope 1: 91,630 tCO2eRevenue: $M 188Scope 1 Intensity: 487.66 tCO2e/$MTaiwan PaihoYear: 2023Scope 1: 17,627 tCO2eRevenue: $M 406Scope 1 Intensity: 43.45 tCO2e/$MHS Hyosung Advanced MaterialsYear: 2024Scope 1: 214,007 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,257Scope 1 Intensity: 94.84 tCO2e/$MTainan SpinningYear: 2021Scope 1: 60,832 tCO2eRevenue: $M 728Scope 1 Intensity: 83.51 tCO2e/$MIndo Count IndustriesYear: 2025Scope 1: 193,142 tCO2eRevenue: $M 447Scope 1 Intensity: 432.36 tCO2e/$MHyosung TNCYear: 2024Scope 1: 340,879 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,299Scope 1 Intensity: 64.33 tCO2e/$MPets at Home GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,632 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,869Scope 1 Intensity: 6.76 tCO2e/$MKPR MillYear: 2024Scope 1: 59,834 tCO2eRevenue: $M 727Scope 1 Intensity: 82.34 tCO2e/$MFar Eastern New CenturyYear: 2024Scope 1: 952,646 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,260Scope 1 Intensity: 115.33 tCO2e/$MToray IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,467,393 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,274Scope 1 Intensity: 151.61 tCO2e/$MShenzhou InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 508,483 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,927Scope 1 Intensity: 129.47 tCO2e/$MLenzingYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,150,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,060Scope 1 Intensity: 375.87 tCO2e/$MTridentYear: 2024Scope 1: 673,656 tCO2eRevenue: $M 772Scope 1 Intensity: 872.76 tCO2e/$MRuentex IndustriesYear: 2022Scope 1: 182 tCO2eRevenue: $M 94Scope 1 Intensity: 1.95 tCO2e/$MLi Peng EnterpriseYear: 2024Scope 1: 135,409 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,063Scope 1 Intensity: 127.38 tCO2e/$MKordsa Teknik TekstilYear: 2024Scope 1: 121,152 tCO2eRevenue: $M 860Scope 1 Intensity: 140.79 tCO2e/$MDuniYear: 2025Scope 1: 15,934 tCO2eRevenue: $M 836Scope 1 Intensity: 19.07 tCO2e/$MSASA Polyester SanayiYear: 2024Scope 1: 215,189 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,798Scope 1 Intensity: 119.68 tCO2e/$MFormosa TaffetaYear: 2023Scope 1: 78,690 tCO2eRevenue: $M 929Scope 1 Intensity: 84.70 tCO2e/$MAksa Akrilik Kimya SanayiiYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,328,303 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,169Scope 1 Intensity: 1,135.82 tCO2e/$MArvindYear: 2025Scope 1: 253,283 tCO2eRevenue: $M 975Scope 1 Intensity: 259.83 tCO2e/$MAlbany InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 31,085 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,231Scope 1 Intensity: 25.26 tCO2e/$MCoats GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 52,400 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,433Scope 1 Intensity: 36.57 tCO2e/$M

How does Coats Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Coats Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 36.57 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 117.5, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Coats Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Coats Group ranked 5 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

This places Coats Group among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a

Insights into Coats Group's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Coats Group reported a total carbon footprint of 1,099,103 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.85% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Coats Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 78.75% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 16.49%.a

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