HanesBrands, Winston-Salem, N.C., announced that it earned an “A-” score and took a leadership position in the CDP 2018 Climate Change Report.
Since 2010, Hanes has voluntarily reported its carbon emissions data to the CDP.
The company scored in the top 6% of the nearly 7,000 participating companies, achieved the highest score in the apparel industry, and its performance also was higher than the company’s reporting-sector (B-) and regional (C-) averages.
Hanes, which owns the majority of its manufacturing and supply chain operations, achieved its CDP score for its transparency and by managing emissions, implementing best practices and taking coordinated action on climate-change issues, according to the report.
“Hanes’ A- score is a significant milestone in our company’s mission to be an international business leader in energy management and eco-friendly business operations,” says Gerald W. Evans Jr., chief executive officer of Hanes. “This achievement is a direct result of the engagement of our 68,000 worldwide employees, and I thank them for their support. By embracing environmental stewardship and the conservation of natural resources, Hanes is creating value for our company, our investors, our consumers, our employees and our communities. And we will continue to work toward achieving our mission.”
Hanes also scored higher than its reporting sector and region on the CDP disclosure for water, although its forest disclosure was not scored by CDP but is available on the organization’s website.
For 2020, the company’s environmental goals are to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions by 40% from its 2007 benchmark. For more information on HanesBrands and a detailed list of its commitment to environmental sustainability, click here. — D.S.
