For the fourth-consecutive year, Gildan Activewear, Montreal, is included in the Dow Jones Sustainability (DJSI) World Index.
The index represents the top 10% of the largest 2,500 companies in the S&P Global Broad Market Index based on long-term economic, environmental and social criteria. Gildan is the only North American company in the Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods industry group to earn the distinction.
“Being included on the DJSI World Index once again is a great source of pride for our employees, customers and partners worldwide and a validation that we are investing our energies in the right places to deliver sustainable value to all of our stakeholders,” says Gildan president and CEO Glenn Chamandy. “As one of the largest apparel manufacturers in the world, we acknowledge the impacts of our operations and remain committed to leading the industry by ensuring that no detail is overlooked in producing our product in the most sustainable manner possible.”
For the 12th consecutive year, the company recently published its Genuine Responsibility report, a highlight of which was its strong performance on its 2010-2015 five-year goals. During that period Gildan reduced greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 34%; reduced energy use and water per kilogram of production by 14% and 17%, respectively; and recycled 89% of its total waste.
The company also increased its reliance on renewable energy solutions and generated 51% of its energy needs through the use of biomass. — M.Q.
