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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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57

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Apparel Production industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Gildan's score of 57 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Gildan's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Gildan Activewear Inc., headquartered in Canada, reported significant greenhouse gas emissions, totalling approximately 626,644,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. This includes 126,920,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 499,723,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Notably, Gildan has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data for this year. Gildan has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 30% by 2030, using a 2018 baseline of 753,356,000 kg CO2e. Additionally, the company plans to cut its Scope 3 emissions by 13.5% by 2030, with a 2019 baseline. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are classified as consistent with keeping global warming well below 2°C. The company's commitment to sustainability is further demonstrated by its ongoing efforts to track and report emissions transparently, ensuring accountability in its climate action strategy.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Gildan's primary industry is Wearing apparel; furs (18), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Gildan is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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