Environmental Policy
For over 100 years we have been reclaiming garments and textile waste and manufacturing these into new products.
In March 2019 we achieved Zero Waste to Landfill accreditation out our Snuggledown site, we’re now looking forward to reaching our next targets:
Zero waste direct to landfill
Design all products to be circular, with a focus on ease of disassembly for repurpose
Business engaged on a Carbon Net Zero target
Implementing new renewable energy initiatives
Substitute virgin fibres for reclaimed textile or feather materials where possible
Zero waste direct to landfill
Design all products to be circular, with a focus on ease of disassembly for repurpose
Business engaged on a Carbon Net Zero target
Implementing new renewable energy initiatives
Substitute virgin fibres for reclaimed textile or feather materials where possible
Zero waste direct to landfill
Design all products to be circular, with a focus on ease of disassembly for repurpose
Business engaged on a Carbon Net Zero target
Implementing new renewable energy initiatives
Substitute virgin fibres for reclaimed textile or feather materials where possible
Carbon Net-Zero business
John Cotton Group is engaged with delivering Net Zero GHG emissions by 2040.
In 2021 our Carbon emissions related to energy (Scope 1&2) fell by 48% vs 2015. An extensive list of initiatives has been undertaken to reduce our Carbon emissions, including:
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Switched to 100% bought renewable energy and implementing solar initiatives across the group.
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Using more recycled materials across manufacture and packaging
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Introducing electric and HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) vehicles across the business.
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Challenging our suppliers across the globe to support our mission to reduce waste
Our new range of packaging features green polythene derived from a byproduct of Sugarcane. By using a material that captures carbon - sugarcane absorbs carbon from the air as it grows, the bags produced have a significantly lower carbon footprint.
EarthKind is our range of environmentally friendly bedding that offers sustainable bedding without compromising on quality. The EarthKind range of products is made with 100% recycled feathers, down and polyester hollow fibre.
Introducing EarthKindPackaging Pledge
“We’re continually optimising and reducing the use of packaging across the business, to better meet the expectations of our customers and minimise the use of natural resources, protecting our natural environment for future generations”
Steven Duncan - Purchasing Director and Group Sustainability Lead
We pledge:
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All packaging now contains a minimum of 30% recycled content.
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First to market with packaging materials derived from sugarcane.
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100% of paper packaging to be sourced from sustainably managed forests by the end of 2022.
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Reduction in single use packaging across premium ranges in favour of reusable packaging and bags.
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