Gildan Celebrates Two Decades of Sustainability Reporting With the Release of its 2023 ESG Report

Core Insights - Gildan Activewear Inc. has published its 20th Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report, marking a significant milestone in its ESG disclosure history [1] - The 2023 report showcases Gildan's progress against key targets as part of its Next Generation ESG strategy and 2030 goals [1] Company Overview - Gildan operates large-scale, vertically integrated manufacturing facilities primarily located in Central America, the Caribbean, North America, and Bangladesh [3] - The company is committed to industry-leading labor, environmental, and governance practices throughout its supply chain, which is embedded in its long-term business strategy [3][6] ESG Milestones - Gildan's ESG journey began in the early 2000s, with significant milestones including: - The publication of its first Corporate Citizenship Report in 2004 [5] - Accreditation of its social compliance program by the Fair Labor Association (FLA) in 2007 [5] - Adoption of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) framework for sustainability reporting in 2008 [5] - Conducting its first materiality assessment in 2014 [5] - Aligning commitments with the UN Sustainability Development Goals in 2017 [5] - Disclosing ESG data according to the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) standards since 2021 [5] - Publication of its first stand-alone Climate Change Disclosure Report in alignment with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) in 2022 [5] Leadership Perspective - The President and CEO of Gildan emphasized that ESG is integral to the company's operations and is one of the three core pillars of the Gildan Sustainable Growth (GSG) strategy [5] - The company celebrates its 40th anniversary and two decades of ESG reporting, highlighting its commitment to sustainability and respect in apparel production [5]