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Associated Press
22-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Standard Textile Advances Commitment to Sustainability with Sustainability Impact Report and SBTi Pledge
CINCINNATI, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard Textile Co., Inc., a global leader in healthcare and hospitality textiles, today announced the release of its 2024 Sustainability Impact Report and its commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a global organization enabling businesses to set ambitious emissions reductions targets grounded in the latest climate science. This dual milestone underscores Standard Textile's commitment to sustainable innovation, operations and transparency in environmental impact reporting. In March 2025, Standard Textile took a significant step by officially registering its commitment with the SBTi. Over the next 24 months, the company will develop science-based emission reduction goals and submit them for validation, striving to meet global standards for emissions reduction. The Sustainability Impact Report outlines the company's ongoing efforts to reduce environmental impact through innovative practices and responsible operations. Readers can download a summary of the report or access the full version on the company's website. 'Our SBTi commitment and Sustainability Impact Report reflect our strategic approach to sustainability,' said Alex Heiman, President of Standard Textile. 'Long before sustainability became a movement, we made a conscious choice to focus on reusables because it was the right thing to do for our customers and our planet. Today, partnering with the SBTi allows us to set measurable goals and ensure meaningful progress toward a more sustainable future.' Sustainability is central to Standard Textile's purpose of 'Inspiring Care and Comfort for Generations' by creating meaningful value for customers, communities, and the planet. As a global leader in textiles, Standard Textile recognizes that customers across healthcare and hospitality increasingly seek partners who share their commitment to sustainable practices. 'Our commitment to the SBTi is a significant step forward for Standard Textile and our global partners,' said Jon Simon, Executive Vice President, Global Strategy and Growth. 'By aligning our efforts with globally recognized standards, we're holding ourselves accountable. This approach ensures that we continue to innovate responsibly while meeting the growing expectations of our customers and partners worldwide.' To learn more about Standard Textile's sustainability efforts and download the Sustainability Impact Report, visit the Sustainability page on the company's website. Stay tuned for updates as we continue to develop and validate our emission reduction goals. About Standard Textile Founded in 1940, Standard Textile has developed a culture of innovation, quality, and service. With more than 150 patents issued, its products are engineered to deliver durability, longevity, and value. A vertically integrated company, Standard Textile is a leading global provider of total solutions in the institutional textiles and apparel markets. Leveraging textile design, manufacturing, and laundry expertise, and its global infrastructure, this company serves customers in the healthcare, hospitality, interiors, workwear, and consumer markets worldwide. For more information visit Contact: David Paredes Director, Brand Marketing and Communications Standard Textile One Knollcrest Drive Cincinnati, OH 45237 (646) 853.9219 [email protected] View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Standard Textile


Malaysian Reserve
15-05-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Standard Textile Recognized as a US Best Managed Company for Fifth Consecutive Year
CINCINNATI, May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Standard Textile is proud to announce it has been selected as a 2025 US Best Managed Company Gold Standard winner. Sponsored by Deloitte Private* and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies. The 2025 designees are U.S. private companies that have demonstrated excellence in strategic planning and execution, a commitment to their people, as well as maintaining financial performance and governance. Designees drove their businesses forward while remaining dedicated to their people and focusing on their customers. Advanced technology including AI took a center role for most of these companies, to create efficiencies and enhance the quality of products and experiences. 'Being named a US Best Managed Company for the fifth year in a row is an incredible honor, and it is a powerful endorsement of our strategy, culture, and people,' said Alex Heiman, President of Standard Textile. 'This recognition reflects our commitment to doing things right and delivering value both to our team and our customers. We're excited to keep pushing forward and continuing to make an impact.' Applicants are evaluated and selected by a panel of external judges focused on assessing hallmarks of excellence in four key areas: strategy, ability to execute, corporate culture and governance/financial performance. They join a global ecosystem of honorees from more than 44 countries recognized by the Best Managed Companies program. About the Best Managed Companies ProgramThe Best Managed Companies program is a mark of excellence for private companies. U.S. designees have revenues of at least $250 million. Hundreds of private companies around the world have competed for this designation in their respective countries through a rigorous and independent process that evaluates four key criteria in their management skills and practices — strategy, execution, culture, and governance/financials. U.S. program sponsors are Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. For more information, visit About Standard TextileFounded in 1940, Standard Textile has developed a culture of innovation, quality, and service. With more than 150 patents issued, its products are engineered to deliver durability, longevity, and value. A vertically integrated company, Standard Textile is a leading global provider of total solutions in the institutional textiles and apparel markets. Leveraging textile design, manufacturing, and laundry expertise, and its global infrastructure, this company serves customers in the healthcare, hospitality, interiors, workwear, and consumer markets worldwide. For more information visit Contact: David ParedesDirector, Brand Marketing and CommunicationsStandard TextileOne Knollcrest DriveCincinnati, OH 45237(646) 853.9219dparedes@ *Please see for a detailed description of their legal structure.