20-05-2025
Gildan Publishes Its 2024 ESG Report Highlighting Advancements Towards Its 2030 ESG Targets
MONTREAL, May 20, 2025 /3BL/ - Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL: TSX and NYSE) ('Gildan' or 'the Company') is pleased to announce 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:
Gildan also continued to be recognized for its ESG practices. The Company was:
The full 2024 ESG Report and supporting indices and documents can be found here. To further enhance transparency and streamline reporting, we have included information about the Company's approach to key ESG topics on our corporate website.
1. We consider the following types of cotton to be sustainable: sustainable cotton provided through third-party verified programs that support environmental and/or social sustainability improvements and/or outcomes. Sustainable cotton from third-party verified programs includes, for example, verified U.S.-grown cotton (USCTP), Better Cotton (formerly BCI), organic cotton, recycled or regenerative cotton, and fair-trade cotton.
About GildanGildan is a leading manufacturer of everyday basic apparel. The Company's product offering includes activewear, underwear and socks, sold to a broad range of customers, including wholesale distributors, screenprinters or embellishers, as well as to retailers that sell to consumers through their physical stores and/or e-commerce platforms and to global lifestyle brand companies. The Company markets its products in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America, under a diversified portfolio of Company-owned brands including Gildan®, American Apparel®, Comfort Colors®, GOLDTOE®, and Peds®, and under an exclusive licensing agreement for the printwear channel for Champion®.
Gildan owns and operates vertically integrated, large-scale manufacturing facilities which are primarily located in Central America, the Caribbean, North America, and Bangladesh. Gildan operates with a strong commitment to industry-leading labour, environmental and governance practices throughout its supply chain in accordance with its comprehensive ESG program embedded in the Company's long-term business strategy. More information about the Company and its ESG practices and initiatives can be found at
Investor inquiries: Jessy Hayem, CFA Senior Vice-President, Head of Investor Relations and Global Communications (514) 744-8511 [email protected]
Media inquiries: Genevieve Gosselin Director, Global Communications and Corporate Marketing (514) 343-8814 [email protected]
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