sustainability aapn mtg. 5 3-2010, miami beach
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May 3, 2010
AAPN Meeting 2010Sustainability: Let’s Get It Right!
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North America
Africa
Middle East
Europe
Indian Sub-Continent
Far East
ASEAN
Global Industrial Thread and Embroidery Company Recognized Sustainability Leader
Global Industrial Thread and Embroidery Company Recognized Sustainability Leader
A&E’s Global Footprint
Central America
South America
35 Global Manufacturing Facilities in 21 Countries with Distribution Operations in 30 Countries
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• Global Carbon Footprint
• Water Conservation and Recycling
• Energy Conservation
• Sustainable Packaging
• Recycling and Waste Reduction
• Sustainable Products
• Global EHS & Social Responsibility
• Supply Chain Sustainability
• Eco-Driven Product Stewardship
• Eco-Driven Education and Involvement
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A&E is developing its global carbon footprint and goals for Greenhouse Gases reductions.
Combustion of fuels Natural gas PropaneFuel oilCoal
Electricity usage
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A&E is developing and implementing best practices in water conservation and recycling worldwide.
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A&E has a goal of improving energy efficiency by 20% at all facilities by January 1, 2012.
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A&E has a goal of reducing the overall amount of packaging on its products by 5% by January 1, 2013.
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A&E has a goal of Zero Waste generated by its facilities in the US by December 31, 2012. All global A&E operations are required to achieve the Zero Waste goal.
Implement best practices in order to drive improvements in recycling and source reduction.
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A&E is continuing to research and develop sustainable thread products.
Definition - A Sustainable Product is a product or service that minimizes its impact on the environment at each phase of its life cycle.
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AAnecotnecot®® Organic Organic• Certified 100% Organic Cotton Thread
• Available in T-35, T-70 and T-105
• Available in Natural & Colors*
Organic Cotton – grown in fields that are free from pesticides and manufactured in an environment that is free from other potentially hazardous chemicals that can have a negative impact on our environment.
* Dyes & chemicals used for colors comply with A&E RSL
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WildcatWildcat®® Repreve Repreve®®
• Made from 100% recycled polyester that meets FTC guidelines
• Available in T-18 textured polyester construction
• Available in Natural or Colors*
Repreve® trademark of Unifi.
Recycled Polyester – formed from eco-friendly fiber that is made from recycled industrial and commercial polyester.
* Dyes & chemicals used for colors comply with A&E’s RSL
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• Continue to support and implement the Global Code of Conduct and the EHS organization and program.
• Third-party Social Responsibility and Environmental audits were completed at all our Asian operations in early 2010.
• Continue to avoid or reduce usage of any chemicals that are banned or restricted on the AAFA Restricted Substances List (RSL).
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A&E is engaging its suppliers and customers to drive waste out of the supply chain. A best practices document is being developed in order to share knowledge.
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Several A&E products are certified under the Oeko-Tex program. A&E has developed best practices and shares knowledge across the company in order to ensure that restricted substances do not become part of the company’s products.
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Add environmental and sustainability issues to monthly training modules at each facility for all employees.
A&E has developed a Corporate Green Team as well as Green Teams at each facility, charged with implementing the Eco-Driven program and the 10 Threads of Sustainability at each facility and throughout the business. Employees are encouraged to be active participants in the Sustainability program at A&E.