May 20, 2025 – Gildan Activewear Inc. announced the publication of its 21st Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, outlining the Company’s continued progress against the ten targets of its Next Generation ESG strategy.
“Over the years, ESG, which is one of three pillars of our Gildan Sustainable Growth (GSG) strategy, has been foundational to support our low-cost manufacturing operations, unlocking innovative business solutions and our ability to meet changing customer and consumer needs,” says Glenn Chamandy, President and CEO of Gildan. “Just as importantly, it has also helped us to attract and retain an engaged, experienced, and highly skilled workforce, and maintain the trust and support of the communities in which we operate. Together with our ~50,000 employees, we are committed to continue making apparel with respect.”
In 2024, Gildan achieved notable advancements towards its Next Generation ESG targets as the Company:
- Reduced water intensity at its operated manufacturing facilities by 25.2% per kilogram produced (compared to a 2018 baseline) by leveraging innovative technologies and proprietary processes
- Increased the amount of sustainable1 cotton sourced from 35.7% in 2023 to 77.3% in 2024
- Doubled the percentage of recycled polyester or alternative fibre and/or yarns sourced from 2023 to 2024
- Achieved ISO 45001 certification in two additional facilities in 2024, bringing the total number of certified facilities to five
The full 2024 ESG Report and supporting indices and documents can be found here. To further enhance transparency and streamline reporting, Gildan has included information about the Company’s approach to key ESG topics on its corporate website.