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Bringing Gore Fabrics' Responsibility Vision to Life in the 2026 Update

The 2026 Fabrics Responsibility Update shows how we are turning complexity into progress through measurable action and investment in science, partnerships, systems and innovation. It highlights progress across People, Planet and Product, while also identifying where work remains.

As regulations, customer expectations and climate priorities evolve, Gore's Fabrics business sees an opportunity to lead. We are making measurable progress today and building the capabilities that will help us thrive in the future, while continuing to invest in the science, partnerships, systems and innovations that turn complexity into progress.

Key Achievements in this Year's Update

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84%

favorable Associate engagement, beating the ≥80% goal

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100%

of purchased electricity matched with renewables (annual basis)

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~70%

below 2016 baseline for Scope 1 & 2 emissions

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25M+

meters of ePE membrane shipped

Highlights by Pillar

People
  • ~1,900 Associates across the Americas, EMEA and APAC
  • 9.3 average hours of professional-development training, up from 8.9
  • 94 people leaders completed Leader Learning Labs
  • AI-supported monitoring extended to 246 Certified Manufacturers
Planet
  • Recycled textiles reached a share in the mid-40% range by meters
  • BIONIC® partnership supported collection of ~370,500 kg of plastic
  • Recycled textile offcuts expected in GORE-TEX® Laminates from AW26
  • New Chemicals Management Steering Committee and Regulatory Forum
Product
  • ePE extended to GORE-TEX® PRO Products, with 40+ brands launching AW25 styles
  • Contributing to a Mid Sweden University durability study (700+ worn jackets)
  • SITKA® Revive and Repair Center: 11,047 repairs in 2025, up ~20%
  • Laminate recycling remains exploratory

Looking Ahead

  1. Scope 3 is the primary focus, through supplier decarbonization
  2. Return the global DART rate to ≤1.00 in FY2027
  3. Deploy substance-level product composition tracking from FY2027
  4. Complete ISO 14001/45001 certification at all five plants