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Coats Group PLC

Common Name
Coats Group
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Textile Manufacturing
Employees
16,042
Ticker
COA
Exchange
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Coats Group plc is a leading global player in the field of industrial thread manufacturing. With a rich heritage dating back over two centuries, the company specializes in producing high-quality threa...

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.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. Coats Group's Sustainability Report 2024
a. Coats Group's Sustainability Report 2024

Insights into Coats Group's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofCoats Group amounted to233,600metric 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 Groupincreased 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).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 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 181,200 tCOâ‚‚e 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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 13of 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).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 emissionshave 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 tCOâ‚‚e(74.24%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 55,711 tCOâ‚‚e(6.44%)
  • Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 48,001 tCOâ‚‚e(5.55%)

Coats Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

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

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 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 1,107 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 47.34 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Coats Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

505005,00050,000500,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)502001,0005,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)CUAMAMWMVWatches of Switzerland GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 235 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,931Scope 1 Intensity: 0.12 tCO2e/$MDFS FurnitureYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,441 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,248Scope 1 Intensity: 11.57 tCO2e/$MHaysYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,414 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,788Scope 1 Intensity: 0.62 tCO2e/$MBoohoo GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 581 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,143Scope 1 Intensity: 0.51 tCO2e/$MTrainlineYear: 2025Scope 1: 89 tCO2eRevenue: $M 557Scope 1 Intensity: 0.16 tCO2e/$MCCCard FactoryYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,251 tCO2eRevenue: $M 674Scope 1 Intensity: 1.86 tCO2e/$MDr MartensYear: 2025Scope 1: 750 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,019Scope 1 Intensity: 0.74 tCO2e/$MAston MartinYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,575 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,988Scope 1 Intensity: 4.31 tCO2e/$MJD Sports FashionYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,746 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,236Scope 1 Intensity: 0.54 tCO2e/$MUUUltimate ProductsYear: 2024Scope 1: 165 tCO2eRevenue: $M 200Scope 1 Intensity: 0.83 tCO2e/$MAAAO WorldYear: 2025Scope 1: 19,943 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,472Scope 1 Intensity: 13.55 tCO2e/$MMMMotorpoint GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,774 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,372Scope 1 Intensity: 1.29 tCO2e/$MJ D WetherspoonYear: 2024Scope 1: 33,636 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,613Scope 1 Intensity: 12.87 tCO2e/$MVistry GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 18,484 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,743Scope 1 Intensity: 3.90 tCO2e/$MAAAb DynamicsYear: 2024Scope 1: 503 tCO2eRevenue: $M 147Scope 1 Intensity: 3.43 tCO2e/$MDunelm GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 9,258 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,432Scope 1 Intensity: 3.81 tCO2e/$MMMMacfarlane GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,535 tCO2eRevenue: $M 339Scope 1 Intensity: 13.36 tCO2e/$MHowden Joinery GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 37,478 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,914Scope 1 Intensity: 12.86 tCO2e/$MPersimmonYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,295 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,017Scope 1 Intensity: 5.05 tCO2e/$MN Brown GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,663 tCO2eRevenue: $M 759Scope 1 Intensity: 2.19 tCO2e/$MWWWickes GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,399 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,931Scope 1 Intensity: 6.42 tCO2e/$MMMMears GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,300 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,421Scope 1 Intensity: 9.36 tCO2e/$MVVVictoriaYear: 2025Scope 1: 173,229 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,447Scope 1 Intensity: 119.75 tCO2e/$MMitchells & ButlersYear: 2024Scope 1: 84,530 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,493Scope 1 Intensity: 24.20 tCO2e/$MCoats GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 52,400 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,107Scope 1 Intensity: 47.34 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, Coats Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 47.34 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.85, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

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

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

This places Coats Group among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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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