2022 Planet Agenda Update

2022 Planet Agenda Update

A Shared Agenda for Positive Impact

  

Planet Agenda continues to guide our evolution. Through this strategic framework, we seek to contribute to the sustainability of the apparel and personal care industries by delivering insights, technologies, processes, and products that add value and helps conserve resources at all levels of the value chain, starting with our own raw materials, through production and extended consumer use.

2022 Key Sustainability Highlights

Collaborations

We launched exciting partnerships with Qore® and HeiQ to increase our use of renewable inputs

Safety Record

10x better than the U.S. manufacturing sector and 6x better than chemical sector (10-year average)

Sustainable Products

65% of our COOLMAX® and THERMOLITE® brand products sold were made with pre- or post-consumer recycled content

Third-Party Certifications

100% of sites have completed Higg FEM self-assessments; 50% are third-party verified

A Message From Our CEO

"Welcome to our 2022 Planet Agenda Update. Last year, we publicly declared our sustainability goals for the first time. This year, we’re delighted to report on our progress in achieving these goals. Our journey of innovation and impact continues as we provide sustainable solutions that complement the goals of our customers while reducing our collective footprint."

- Dean Williams

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Let Us Help You Meet Your Sustainability Commitments

From fibers made with recycled and renewable materials to quality fibers that create durable garments, we are an industry leader in developing sustainable fashion solutions.

Explore Our 2022 Planet Agenda Update

Our sustainability framework is built upon the three pillars shown here. To guide its advancement, we have created specific goals for each pillar. These goals are designed for positive impact, align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and touch every aspect of our business.

Product Sustainability

See how we are tackling big sustainability challenges and discover our fibers for sustainable fashion.

Manufacturing Excellence

We manufacture high-quality products in accordance with the highest global standards of performance.

Corporate Responsibility

We always strive to be a great place to work, a good neighbor to the communities where we operate, and a responsible corporate citizen.

2022 Global Sustainability Scorecard

View our progress against our 2030 goals in this abridged scorecard. This document is also included in the downloadable 2022 Planet Agenda Update above.

Note: The information in this document covers The LYCRA Company’s global operations for fiscal 2022, which ended on December 31, 2022, unless otherwise noted.

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