Celebrating 20 years of Sustainable Manufacturing Since the early 2000s, we have been early adopters of responsible apparel manufacturing, committed to respecting and protecting human rights, managing resources efficiently, and fostering positive development in our communities. Gildan® is a brand owned by Gildan Activewear Inc. All statements and claims refer to Gildan Activewear Inc. and its operations as a whole.
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RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT We understand the importance of protecting our future, that is why we are reducing our reliance on fossil fuels, and reducing water intensity and optimizing our operations: • Goal to reduce both our direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions.* • Goal to reduce our water intensity by 20% by 2030 (compared to a 2018 base year). RESPECT FOR CIRCULARITY We are committed to minimizing our impact on the planet, which is why we strive for more circularity, responsible consumption and production patterns. • Goals to source more sustainable textile fibers and yarns, such as sustainable/certified cotton and recycled polyester. • Increasing use of recycled and sustainable packaging. • Reducing manufacturing waste to landfills. RESPECT FOR PEOPLE As we continue to work closely with our employees, we take pride in fostering a safe and empowering workplace. • Achieve gender parity for the collective group of employees representing director-level and above positions by 2027. ◊ • Implementing high health and safety standards. RESPECT FOR COMMUNITIES Supporting the regions we work in is part of how we care for our communities and ecosystems. • Increasing the amount we donate to our communities. • Continue to encourage employee volunteerism. • Maintaining a high percentage of local managers hired. RESPECT FOR TRANSPARENCY What sets us apart is the vertical integration of our manufacturing operations, giving us strong oversight of our supply chain, which helps us to achieve greater visibility, integrity and ownership. • Transparently showing you the people behind our apparel. • Continuously reporting on sustainability progress and targets. * Our absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 30% by 2030 (compared to a 2018 base year) and our Scope 3 GHG emissions by 13.5% by 2030 (compared to a 2019 base year). ◊ Based on the International Labour Organization's definition of parity (40 to 60% of either gender).
OUR NUMBERS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES.
97% of employees are represented by health & safety committees*
46.6% of apparel packaging and trims contains recycled materials and/ or have relevant sustainability certifications*
$12.4M donated to local communities*
*in 2023
*from 2018 to 2023
*in 2023
RECOGNITIONS But don’t take our word for it, here is how recognizable organizations ranked us:
Corporate Knights’ – The Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada
Dow Jones Sustainability Index
TIME Magazine - World Most Sustainable Companies
S&P Global – Sustainability Yearbook Award
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