Gildan
Gildan Activewear Inc., commonly known as Gildan, is a leading apparel manufacturer headquartered in Canada. Established in 1984, the company has grown to become a prominent player in the global textile industry, with significant operations in Central America, the Caribbean, and the United States. Gildan is renowned for its high-quality activewear, socks, and hosiery, focusing on sustainability and ethical manufacturing practices. The company’s core products include T-shirts, sweatshirts, and performance wear, distinguished by their durability and comfort. Gildan's commitment to innovation and responsible sourcing has positioned it as a market leader, earning accolades for its environmental initiatives. With a strong presence in the promotional products sector, Gildan continues to set industry standards while catering to a diverse clientele worldwide.
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Gildan's score of 52 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Gildan's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Gildan Activewear Inc., headquartered in Canada, reported significant greenhouse gas emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 102,244,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 422,824,000 kg CO2e. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions amounting to approximately 2,187,084,000 kg CO2e. Gildan has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2018 as the base year. Additionally, the company plans to cut its Scope 3 emissions by 13.5% by 2030, with 2019 as the reference year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are classified as consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to well below 2°C. The company’s emissions intensity for Scope 1 and 2 was reported at approximately 2.05 kg CO2e per unit of revenue in 2023, reflecting its ongoing efforts to improve sustainability in its operations. Gildan's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint demonstrates its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the textiles and apparel sector.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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