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In 2021, Canada-based Gildan Activewear continued to make investments in systems, technologies, and initiatives towards reducing its carbon footprint and improving water efficiency and achieved 18 per cent reduction in water intensity compared to 2018, according to its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report. About 39 per cent of its energy came from renewable sources.
The company decreased its total waste intensity by 15 per cent compared to 2018 and reduced waste clippings by 68 per cent compared to 2020.
In 2021, Canada-based Gildan Activewear continued to make investments in systems, technologies, and initiatives towards reducing its carbon footprint and improving water efficiency and achieved 18 per cent reduction in water intensity compared to 2018, according to its ESG Report. About 39 per cent of its energy came from renewable sources in 2021.
In 2021, the company also continued to focus on ensuring fairness, inclusion, and opportunity in its labour practices – including across its supplier base – and on its community engagement work. It spent $15.1 million towards in-kind benefits for employees and donated $2.1 million to community partners. About 98 per cent of Gildan workers were represented by formal Health and Safety committees and 78 per cent of respondents from Gildan’s 2021 employee engagement survey said they believed the company was an inclusive workplace, according to the ESG report.
As for governance in 2021, nine out of 10 of Gildan’s board of directors were independent, two thirds of Gildan’s three board level committees were chaired by women and the company retained an independent advisory firm to review the board’s processes and structure, composition and succession planning, and oversight of ESG matters. The Board Diversity Policy was updated to reflect an expanded definition of diversity and the company committed to a target of achieving at least 30 per cent female representation on the board at or prior to the 2023 shareholder meeting.
“We are pleased with the work we’ve done to continue playing a role in improving the livelihood of people who make our clothes, protecting the environment, empowering our communities, and increasing the sustainability of our products,” said Glenn J Chamandy, president and CEO of Gildan. “Our vertically integrated business model continues to be the driving force behind our leading ESG practices and allows us to ensure that our products are made with respect throughout our entire supply chain.”
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (KD)
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