Gildan takes action on climate change

Gildan Activewear has been included in the leadership band in CDP’s 2019 scores for corporate transparency and action on climate change.

Companies scoring within the leadership band are recognised for their transparent and comprehensive disclosure of climate data, thorough awareness of climate risks, demonstration of strong governance and management of climate risks and demonstration of market-leading practices.

Gildan received an A – placing it in the leadership level, well above the apparel design sector average and the North America and Global averages of C.

Gildan has been reporting its environmental performance and climate change impact through CDP’s platform since 2008.

Claudia Sandoval, vice president, Corporate Citizenship at Gildan, said: “Our business model of owning and operating the facilities that produce the vast majority of our products allows us to have direct control over the manufacturing process and ensure that responsible and sustainable practices are deployed throughout the complete value chain.

“We look forward to continuing the journey towards conservation of the environment and remain fully committed in driving environmental performance improvement as one of our main goals throughout 2020 and beyond.”

CDP is a global non-profit that drives companies and governments to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, safeguard water resources and protect forests.