May 3, 2010

AAPN Meeting 2010Sustainability: Let’s Get It Right!

North America

Africa

Middle East

Europe

Indian Sub-Continent

Far East

ASEAN

Global Industrial Thread and Embroidery Company Recognized Sustainability Leader

Global Industrial Thread and Embroidery Company Recognized Sustainability Leader

A&E’s Global Footprint

Central America

South America

35 Global Manufacturing Facilities in 21 Countries with Distribution Operations in 30 Countries

• Global Carbon Footprint

• Water Conservation and Recycling

• Energy Conservation

• Sustainable Packaging

• Recycling and Waste Reduction

• Sustainable Products

• Global EHS & Social Responsibility

• Supply Chain Sustainability

• Eco-Driven Product Stewardship

• Eco-Driven Education and Involvement

A&E is developing its global carbon footprint and goals for Greenhouse Gases reductions.

Combustion of fuels Natural gas PropaneFuel oilCoal

Electricity usage

A&E is developing and implementing best practices in water conservation and recycling worldwide.

A&E has a goal of improving energy efficiency by 20% at all facilities by January 1, 2012.

A&E has a goal of reducing the overall amount of packaging on its products by 5% by January 1, 2013.

A&E has a goal of Zero Waste generated by its facilities in the US by December 31, 2012. All global A&E operations are required to achieve the Zero Waste goal.

Implement best practices in order to drive improvements in recycling and source reduction.

A&E is continuing to research and develop sustainable thread products.

Definition - A Sustainable Product is a product or service that minimizes its impact on the environment at each phase of its life cycle.

AAnecotnecot®® Organic Organic• Certified 100% Organic Cotton Thread

• Available in T-35, T-70 and T-105

• Available in Natural & Colors*

Organic Cotton – grown in fields that are free from pesticides and manufactured in an environment that is free from other potentially hazardous chemicals that can have a negative impact on our environment.

* Dyes & chemicals used for colors comply with A&E RSL

WildcatWildcat®® Repreve Repreve®®

• Made from 100% recycled polyester that meets FTC guidelines

• Available in T-18 textured polyester construction

• Available in Natural or Colors*

Repreve® trademark of Unifi.

Recycled Polyester – formed from eco-friendly fiber that is made from recycled industrial and commercial polyester.

* Dyes & chemicals used for colors comply with A&E’s RSL

• Continue to support and implement the Global Code of Conduct and the EHS organization and program.

• Third-party Social Responsibility and Environmental audits were completed at all our Asian operations in early 2010.

• Continue to avoid or reduce usage of any chemicals that are banned or restricted on the AAFA Restricted Substances List (RSL).

A&E is engaging its suppliers and customers to drive waste out of the supply chain. A best practices document is being developed in order to share knowledge.

Several A&E products are certified under the Oeko-Tex program. A&E has developed best practices and shares knowledge across the company in order to ensure that restricted substances do not become part of the company’s products.

Add environmental and sustainability issues to monthly training modules at each facility for all employees.

A&E has developed a Corporate Green Team as well as Green Teams at each facility, charged with implementing the Eco-Driven program and the 10 Threads of Sustainability at each facility and throughout the business. Employees are encouraged to be active participants in the Sustainability program at A&E.