Diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company reduced its 2024 Scope 1 and 2 emissions 42% from its 2018 baseline, nearing the company’s 2030 target of a 50% reduction. 

Since 2018, the company invested over $35 million in coal elimination with cogeneration, energy efficiency, increased renewable electricity, and modernizing manufacturing operations. 

The company’s efforts to reduce Scope 3 emissions include supplier engagement, improving product sustainability data, and sourcing lower-carbon materials.

Milliken also surpassed its 2025 renewable energy goal in 2022 and continues to explore solutions to expand use of renewable energy to reduce emissions. The company’s continued focus on thermal drying biosolids from wastewater treatment and the elimination of coal ash from steam generation have contributed to waste reduction. 

Details were provided in its seventh annual sustainability report that discloses performance against its 2025 Sustainability Goals and 2030 net-zero targets. 

“Sustainability is at the core of Milliken’s business strategy, and our 2024 sustainability report highlights our performance, processes, and progress,” said Halsey Cook, president and CEO at Milliken, in a statement. “The progress we have made would not be possible without the contributions and commitment of our associates, customers, and partners. We recognize that sustainability is a complex challenge and together, we are committed to continuous improvement in our practices.”

In 2024, Milliken evaluated 100% of new products using sustainability assessments — a substantial improvement from a 22% baseline reported in 2018 — while also becoming the first textile manufacturer to offer non-PFAS materials for all three layers of firefighter turnout gear.