NEW YORK—Continuing its steadfast commitment to sustainability and innovation, leading performance textile and faux leather manufacturer Nassimi announces the release of its second annual sustainability report. As a recognized thought leader in environmental stewardship, Nassimi has spent over two decades embedding sustainability into every aspect of its products, processes, and partnerships.
This year’s report outlines notable accomplishments, including significant strides in phasing out PFAS, and advancing Science-Based Targets (SBTs) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), while taking measurable steps towards net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Reflecting on Nassimi’s unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship, social impact, and responsible governance, the report emphasizes the company’s near-term goals to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, energy and water consumption, and waste material by 25 percent by 2030.
“Sustainability is not just a goal—it’s our purpose,” said Nassimi President Edward Nassimi. “We’re proud of the progress we’ve made in reducing potentially harmful chemicals. This year’s report celebrates how far we’ve come and charts an inspiring path forward.”
From pioneering Phthalate-free faux leather in 2015 to eliminating anti-microbial, anti-bacterial, and flame-retardant chemicals in 2017, Nassimi has consistently set the standard for responsible textile manufacturing. Key initiatives include introducing SiO Silicone in 2019—a solvent and chemical-free coated medical-grade fabric—and Supreen in 2020, a PFAS-free liquid barrier performance upholstery textile as well as removing PFAS from all products starting in 2022.
In addition to highlighting sustainability milestones, the report summarizes the company’s main environmental initiatives, including its progress with reducing greenhouse gas emissions, energy and water consumption, and waste production. It also delves into sustainably-centered process, a case study on Writer’s Block Polyurethane, and efforts to expand engagement with Sustainable Development Goals.
Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Progress
Continuing the path forward to reducing greenhouse gas emissions 25 percent by 2030, in 2023, Nassimi achieved the following:
- Writer’s Block Polyurethane: 36 percent reduction.
- Resilience PVC: 1 percent reduction.
- Supreen & Resilience TX Wovens: 5.5 percent reduction.
- Continued partnership with One Tree Planted, planting over 30,000 trees.
- Improved material management and inventory practices, reducing material shipments by 20 percent, and cutting down on carbon emissions.
Energy Consumption Reduction Progress
Furthering clean energy utilization goals of a 25 percent reduction by 2030, Nassimi significantly reduced energy consumption through the use of solar energy across two product categories:
- Writer’s Block Polyurethane: 10 percent reduction.
- Resilience PVC: 56.2 percent reduction.
Water Consumption Reduction
Toward reducing its water consumption goals of 25 percent by 2030, Nassimi achieved the following:
- Writer’s Block Polyurethane: 20.7 percent reduction.
- Resilience PVC: Minimal water usage.
Waste Material Reduction Progress
Upgrades to its blending and mixing systems assisted in the reduction of waste of raw material towards Nassimi’s goal of a 25 percent waste reduction by 2030 across product categories:
- Writer’s Block Polyurethane: 15.6 percent reduction.
- Resilience PVC: 5.9 percent reduction.
- Supreen & Resilience TX Wovens: 15 percent reduction.
Sustainability-Centered Process Case Study: Writer’s Block Polyurethane
Nassimi’s new Writer’s Block Polyurethane platform is solvent-free and produced using less energy and water than conventional polyurethane as follows:
- Carbon Emissions: 48 percent reduction from conventional polyurethane.
- Energy Usage: 38 percent reduction from conventional polyurethane.
- Water Consumption: 17 percent reduction from conventional polyurethane.
Sustainable Development Goals
Sustainable Development Goals highlight company goals related to product, company, and workplace/employee experience improvements, developed in ways that will have a lasting impact on customers and the industry as a whole. Highlights include:
- Continuing Education Program.
- Ensuring Responsible Production: all PVC and polyurethane production facilities are certified as low-energy consumption facilities.
Ensuring Transparency: assisted through third-party certifications Toxnot and Health Product Declaration Collaborative.
- Standards & Certifications: striving to ensure that products and production sites meet various sustainability and transparency standards, testing, and requirements, including REACH, RoHS, Healthier Hospital Initiative, Oeko-Tex Standard 100, Bluesign, CFFA-HC201 performance testing, and GreenScreen Certification.
The annual sustainability report serves both as a benchmark and a roadmap for continuous improvement. By sharing its advancements, Nassimi hopes to inspire action across the industry and create a healthier, more sustainable world.
The full report is available for download here.
