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.
DitchCarbon Score
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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.
Industry Benchmark
Hanesbrands's score of 30 is higher than 82% 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, Inc. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 39,516,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 66,078,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of around 105,594,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint significantly. Hanesbrands has set ambitious targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46.2% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, the company aims to cut Scope 3 emissions—specifically from purchased goods and services, as well as upstream transportation and distribution—by 27.5% within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. The company has demonstrated a proactive approach to sustainability, focusing on reducing emissions across its operations and supply chain. As part of the textiles, apparel, footwear, and luxury goods sector, Hanesbrands is committed to enhancing its environmental performance while maintaining its market presence in the United States and globally.
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Add to project| 2016 | 2019 | 2020 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 103,392,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 48,882,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 913,659,000 | - | 000,000,000 | - | - |
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Hanesbrands is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
