Public Profile

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

How does Hanesbrands's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

36

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.

4

Industry Benchmark

Hanesbrands's score of 36 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

90%

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 reflects a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint significantly. Hanesbrands has set ambitious targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, the company aims to cut absolute 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 industry standards for climate action, demonstrating Hanesbrands's commitment to sustainability and responsible environmental stewardship in the textiles and apparel sector.

Unlock detailed emissions data

Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents

Get Started
2019202020222023
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
-
-

Industry emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hanesbrands's primary industry is Wearing apparel; furs (18), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Hanesbrands is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

Similar Organizations

Adore Me

US
Other services (93)
Updated 1 day ago

A & H Sportswear Co., Inc.

US
Wearing apparel; furs (18)
Updated 4 days ago

Brandix Lanka

LK
Other business services (74)
Updated 2 days ago

Lavender Lingerie, LLC

US
Wearing apparel; furs (18)
Updated 4 days ago

Gazal Corporation Limited

AU
Textiles (17)
Updated 4 days ago

Levi Strauss & Co. (Canada) Inc.

CA
Wearing apparel; furs (18)
Updated 4 days ago
DitchCarbon Score

Where does DitchCarbon data come from?

Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers