Making Apparel Better

We remain committed to driving continuous and sustainable growth by leveraging our vertical integration, operational scale, global reach, investments in technology and sound management of our shareholders’ capital to deliver superior value to all of our stakeholders.

Our growing portfolio of brands provides the opportunity to deliver everyday family apparel to consumers globally, while never compromising on our belief that operating responsibly, taking care of our employees and integrating sustainable solutions into our business are key factors in our success and future growth.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Encouraging Entrepreneurship in the Dominican Republic
Gildan has launched a new initiative in the Dominican Republic entitled "La Comunidad Emprende" (The Community Startup). Co -funded by the Canadian Embassy and in partnership with the Batey Relief Alliance, the program aims to empower women and young people, providing training, guidance and the encouragement to pursue their own business.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Volunteering in Guatemala With Pencils of Promise
In 2017, American Apparel launched a capsule collection of hoodies, t-shirts and bags in collaboration with Pencils of Promise (POP) to provide support for teachers and fund the construction of new schools in Guatemala, Ghana and Laos, contributing U.S. $220,000. POP is a US-based not-for-profit organization that works to increase access to education and raise global awareness of child illiteracy as there are 250 million children worldwide who lack basic reading, writing and math skills.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Gildan Recognized for Leading CSR Practices by FUNDAHRSE
Gildan was once again a recipient of the Corporate Social Responsibility Seal awarded by the Foundation for Corporate Social Responsibility in Honduras (FUNDAHRSE). Gildan, the largest apparel manufacturer in the region, scored 100% in categories such as human rights, labor practices, environment and community engagement, against a manufacturing industry average of 95%.

Environment

Engaging with Children: Taking Care of the Planet

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Gildan’s Eden Distribution Center Honored for its Achievements in Health & Safety

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Gildan Awarded a Distintivo® ESR 2018 Award for Its Environmental Activities in the Dominican Republic
For the third consecutive year, Gildan has been recognized with a Distintivo ESR® 2018 award presented during the 11th Latin American Conference of Socially Responsible Companies. The award is given to companies that meet designated standards in the strategic areas of corporate social responsibility. Gildan received the distinction this year for its CSR activities in the Dominican Republic.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Gildan's Sustainable Innovations Featured on Science Channel's New Show Tomorrow's World Today
Gildan is excited to be featured on the Science Channel’s new program, Tomorrow’s World Today, in an episode airing at 8:30am E.T. on Sunday May 6th. The show hosted by Tamara Krinsky, Emmy award-winning actress, writer and broadcast host and George Davison, co-creator of the show, is a cutting-edge television series exploring innovations in technology and sustainability.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Join Gildan in Working Towards Making Apparel Better
We all share in the responsibility of protecting the planet. Research reveals that 24% of the water and 54% of the energy consumed over the complete life-cycle of a t-shirt happens in the average family home.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Gildan Supports the Leonardo Martínez Hospital in Honduras With Donation of Medical Equipment
The Leonardo Martínez Valenzuela Hospital received a donation of medical equipment for its surgery ward from Gildan, which was commemorated on April 6 by the First Lady of Honduras, Ana García de Hernández. The equipment, valued at more than US $520,000, for the new operating rooms at the healthcare center will provide free services to patients in the Northern Region of the country. This new surgical module is expected to perform more than 8,000 surgeries annually.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Greater Supply Chain Transparency through Vertical Integration (Infographic)
Follow the path from cotton to end consumer, to see how owning its supply chain helps Gildan take care of the employees who make its apparel, positively contribute to local communities and reduce its environmental footprint.

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