March 3, 2023 marked a momentous occasion for us at YKK as we proudly obtained the esteemed Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) certification from SCS Global Services for our Macon, Georgia plant. This certification serves as a testament to our unwavering dedication to sustainability, ensuring that our brass alloy incorporates 5-10%…
In line with our commitment to responsibly manage material resources, in part through sustainable packaging initiatives, YKK is actively working towards replacing all vinyl and plastic packaging materials with eco-friendly alternatives by 2030. Since 2030 is right around the corner, we thought we should let you know where we are…
Efforts to Achieve the YKK Sustainability Vision 2050 Accelerating at All Locations Globally YKK Corporation announces that the number of YKK locations that have switched 100% of their electricity consumption to renewable energy in fiscal year 2022 has increased by 20 locations from FY2021 to FY2022, reaching 31 locations globally….
ITMA 2023 – June 8-14, 2023 – Hall H5, Booth A201 Bergamo, Ventura, Tokyo (May 24th, 2023) – ERCA SPA, Patagonia® and YKK announce the successful implementation of ERCA’s REVECOL®, a sustainable, innovative chemical agent, in YKK’s dyeing processes at their Vietnam production sites. ERCA transforms common waste material, such…
Sustainable business practices take many forms, from the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions to combat the global climate change crisis to the development of sustainable products. Yet, one that is often forgotten is wastewater management. This is a key pillar of our Sustainability Vision 2050, in which we commit to…
Between 2003 and 2018, the number of times a person would wear the same piece of clothing multiple times has gone down by 36%.1* This is, in part, due to the dramatic increase in the fast fashion industry. Despite its negative environmental impact, many times it ends up being one…
In spring 2020, when the world came to a halt, millions of people got in touch with their creative side. For recent Marist College graduate Ava Grand, a spark of inspiration ignited her while looking at all the plastic packaging that had accumulated in her New Jersey bedroom. “I was…
Sustainability has secured a place at the top of the corporate agenda of many industries. To maximize success in this area, manufacturers must emphasize the importance of sustainability throughout a product’s lifecycle, from conception to rollout to end of life, while simultaneously giving careful thought to product design, distribution, and…
This is a question that more customers are asking as they seek to find ways to reduce the environmental footprint of their products. While the term “sustainable” would seem to be straightforward and easy to understand, it can be tricky as it has different meanings for different people. At YKK,…
