Hanesbrands
Hanesbrands Inc., commonly known as Hanes, is a leading apparel company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1901, the company has established itself as a prominent player in the clothing industry, specialising in everyday essentials such as underwear, activewear, and hosiery. With a strong operational presence across North America, Europe, and Asia, Hanesbrands has consistently delivered innovative products that prioritise comfort and quality. Renowned for its iconic brands, including Hanes, Champion, and Playtex, the company has achieved significant milestones, such as its commitment to sustainability and responsible sourcing. Hanesbrands holds a strong market position, recognised for its extensive distribution network and dedication to customer satisfaction. With a focus on performance and style, Hanes continues to set industry standards, making it a trusted name in apparel for consumers worldwide.
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Hanesbrands's score of 36 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Hanesbrands's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Hanesbrands, headquartered in the United States, reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 105,594,000 kg CO2e, comprising 39,516,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 66,078,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This follows a trend of emissions reporting, with 2022 figures showing about 150,561,000 kg CO2e, including 55,682,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 94,879,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Hanesbrands has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 27.5% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, specifically from purchased goods and services, as well as upstream transportation and distribution, within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Hanesbrands is actively working towards significant emissions reductions, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability within the textiles and apparel sector.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 89,357,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 128,184,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | - | - |
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