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Gildan Brands Sustainability Actions

Launched ESG strategy to 2030

Gildan says it introduced a “Next Generation ESG” strategy in early 2022 with priorities and goals running to 2030. ESG means environmental, social, and governance work. The company links this plan to its long-term business strategy and says it covers labour, environmental, and governance practices across its supply chain. It also says the strategy guides work on communities, people, and transparency. This is a broad framework rather than a single project, so it sets the direction for many of the brand’s later actions.

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Used lower-impact materials

Good On You says Gildan uses some lower-impact materials, including recycled materials. The brand’s own product guide also mentions recycled polyester and sustainably grown materials. These are materials that can reduce pressure on virgin resources when used well. The public information does not give a full breakdown of how much of the product range uses these inputs, but it does show that the company has already started using them in parts of its supply chain.

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Improved energy and water work

Gildan says it has worked to reduce fossil fuel use and carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency, manage water use, and clean wastewater before it is returned to nature. Good On You also notes that the company uses renewable energy in its supply chain. Together, these claims suggest the brand has already taken steps on climate and water impacts, although the public material does not show full results or a complete emissions breakdown.

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Expanded worker and community support

Gildan’s public materials say it focuses on fair wages, skills training, education, free medical care for some manufacturing workers, and safe and healthy workplaces. It also says it supports youth education, social programs, and employee volunteering in the countries where it operates. In Australia, the company described community activities in 2023 such as breast cancer fundraising, mental health first aid training, and volunteering with a charity that helps people fleeing abuse. These are social actions rather than environmental ones, but they are part of the brand’s ESG work.

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Strengthened supply chain visibility

Gildan says it has strong visibility over its manufacturing because it owns and operates many of its facilities. It also says it traces most of its supply chain. Good On You notes that more than half of its final production stage is certified by BSCI, FLA, SMETA, and WRAP. These are labour audit or code systems that check working conditions in factories. This suggests the company has already put some structure around supply chain oversight, even though the public evidence does not show every factory or every audit result.

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