A&E Releases 2015-2016 Sustainability Report

American & Efird (A&E), a manufacturersand distributor of industrial and consumer sewing thread, embroidery thread, and technical textiles, announced today it is releasing its 2015-2016 Sustainability Report in conjunction with the global celebration of Earth Day. This year's report details A&E's accomplishments in the areas of safety, environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility, and specifically global water-reduction and Zero-Waste-to-Landfill achievements.

"Our Eco*Driven® program and our 10 Threads of Sustainability continue to guide and challenge us," said Jimmy Summers, Vice President Environmental, Health & Safety/Sustainability at A&E. "We are very proud of the progress that our global manufacturing teams have made through their continued dedication to safety, sustainability, and social responsibility."

A&E continues to abide by its pledge to create a better world through responsible corporate actions, environmentally protective efforts, and numerous contributions to the communities in which it operates.

A&E has installed state-of-the-art wastewater recycling systems across the world, and these investments have paid off through significant reductions in water use. A&E continues to focus on energy conservation and has increased use of biofuels and clean fuels, resulting in reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

To create its 2015-2016 Sustainability Report, A&E evaluated all of the global yarn spinning, dyeing and finishing facilities in which the company has ownership. Categories measured in the report include global carbon footprint, water conservation, energy conservation, and recycling and waste reduction.

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