Highlighting group progress in second sustainability report

As a global workwear textile manufacturer and part of RTS Textiles Group, we have published our second annual sustainability report, marking one year since we launched the first report in July 2024. The publication showcases the progress we have made in environmental performance and sustainable innovation across the Group.

The report reflects a pivotal year for RTS Textiles Group, formed in early 2025 through the consolidation of RTS Textiles Ltd. with our long-standing joint venture partners TMG in Portugal and STM in Pakistan. This unification brought the businesses under full ownership as a single group, with all parties now shareholders, creating a global organisation with over 130 million metres of annual production capacity and operations spanning the UK, mainland Europe and Asia.

Across our facilities, we have delivered measurable environmental achievements. At Carrington Textiles International in Pakistan, we invested €3.4 million in a state-of-the-art Effluent Treatment Plant to enhance water treatment capacity. The site also reduced CO2 emissions by more than 20,000 tonnes, reclaimed 95% of caustic soda through its recovery plant and sourced 98% of steam consumption from biomass boilers.

At MGC in Portugal, we achieved a 7% reduction in CO2 emissions per tonne of product. The site also digitised energy management using Siemens Energy Manager Pro and introduced composting initiatives by repurposing biomass ash.

In the UK, Pincroft generated 68% of its electricity through Combined Heat and Power (CHP) and transitioned 100% of its purchased electricity to renewable sources, supported by REGO certification.

We also strengthened our sustainable product offering with the addition of technologies and fibres like Sorona®, alongside our ongoing commitment to Better Cotton, REPREVE® recycled polyester, organic cotton, TENCEL™ and CiCLO®.

John Vareldzis, RTS Textiles CEO, said: “The progress detailed in this report highlights the commitment across all our businesses to drive positive change. From decarbonising operations to pioneering sustainable materials, we continue to challenge ourselves to lead with responsibility and innovation.”

You can read the full sustainability report at carrington.co.uk