BNP Paribas has released a short-film series featuring the award-winning filmmaker, Craig Leeson. This collaboration aligns BNP Paribas’ leadership on key sustainability issues with Leeson’s exceptional expertise in documentary filmmaking. This series sees Leeson embark on a global adventure, highlighting the remarkable transition journeys of the Bank’s clients around the world. Each episode uncovers unique and strategic insights from the field, emphasising the resilience and innovation of each transition journey. The first episode in this series features Coats, a UK leader in sustainability and one of the biggest thread manufacturers in the world.
At the heart of Coats’ business strategy lies a profound commitment to sustainability, with ambitious, science-based targets to significantly reduce carbon emissions. This commitment is further supported by Coats’ strategic shift towards renewable energy and the adoption of sustainable materials, replacing those derived from virgin oil. Look at these initiatives through the eyes of Craig Leeson, who will deep dive into the sustainability goals of the world’s leading manufacturer of thread and structural components for apparel and footwear, uncovering some of the innovative solutions and challenges ahead for the sector.
❝ At Coats, sustainability isn’t just about reducing our environmental impact — it’s also about investing in our people. We believe fostering a culture of social responsibility and innovation across the organisation empowers our teams to drive meaningful change. By working closely with financial institutions such as BNP Paribas, we are able to aligning our sustainability goals with the wellbeing and development of our workforce, we are creating a more resilient, forward-thinking company where every individual plays a role in building a sustainable future. ❞
❝ We are seeing strong momentum from our clients on formalising or expanding their transition plans…BNP Paribas teams are working hard with clients such as Coats to facilitate this acceleration and deliver on UK net zero targets. ❞
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