Scotch & Soda Sustainability Commitments
2024
Raise packaging material share
ULAC said it aimed to increase the use of FSC-certified or recycled material in packaging to at least 50% in 2024. This is a packaging target, not a full company-wide sustainability goal. FSC-certified material means paper or wood that comes from forests managed under set environmental and social rules. The commitment suggests the company wants to keep shifting away from virgin paper and toward recycled or certified inputs.
2030
Cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions
ULAC said it aims to reduce Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 42% by 2030. Scope 1 means direct emissions from things the company owns or controls, like fuel use in buildings. Scope 2 means emissions from purchased electricity. The target was described as validated by the Science-Based Targets initiative, which checks whether climate goals match climate science. This is a clear future climate commitment, but it applies to the wider company group rather than Scotch & Soda alone.
2030
Use more sustainable fibres
ULAC said it wants to increase the use of sustainable and regenerative fibres by 5-10%, including recycled polyester, organic cotton, and man-made cellulosic fibres. Regenerative fibres are materials linked to farming or sourcing methods that aim to improve soil and ecosystems, though the term can be broad. This commitment points to a planned shift in material mix, but the company did not give a full product-by-product timeline in the source.
2024
Audit core suppliers
ULAC said it is working toward auditing all core suppliers through the Higg Index and moving to 100% FSC Mix for core packaging across all brands. The Higg Index is a set of tools used by apparel companies to measure environmental and social performance in supply chains. This is a future-facing compliance and traceability commitment, but the source does not give a final completion year for the supplier-audit goal.
2024
Switch to recycled polybags
ULAC said it is working toward 100% recycled polybags with core customers. Polybags are the plastic bags used to protect garments during shipping and storage. Recycled polybags can reduce the need for new plastic, but the source does not say how much progress has already been made or when the switch will be finished.
