- Supply chain disruptions due to climate change.
- Increasing cost and decreasing availability of natural gas in Bangladesh.
- Gender parity.
- Evolving climate disclosure frameworks and regulations.
Gildan Activewear Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Gildan Activewear Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 525.1K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 market-based) + 2187084 tCO2e (Scope 3). By scope: Scope 1: 102.2K tCO2e; Scope 2: 422.8K tCO2e (market-based); Scope 3: 2.2M tCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
525.1K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 market-based) + 2187084 tCO2e (Scope 3)
2023
Renewable Energy
34%
of total energy
Water Usage
17.2K ML
2023
Waste
85.1K MT
2023
Energy Use
7.6M GJ
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 102.2K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 422.8K tCO2e (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.2M tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 525.1K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 market-based) + 2187084 tCO2e (Scope 3) |
| 2007 | 315 kilotons of eqCO2 (2006) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 (market-based) GHG emissions by 30.3% from 2018 baseline.
- Reduced Scope 3 GHG emissions by 13.6% from 2019 baseline.
- Reduced water intensity by 18.9% from 2018 baseline.
- Sourced 35.7% of cotton from suppliers certified by USCTP and Better Cotton.
- Increased recycled polyester in 18000 Heavy Blend Fleece Collection from 9.5% to 19%.
- Increased number of styles incorporating recycled polyester to 150 (130% increase).
- Reduced manufacturing waste to landfill to 945 MT (61% reduction from 2022).
- Achieved 46.6% recycled and sustainable packaging and trims (up from 14.2% in 2022).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Source 100% sustainable cotton by 2025
- Zero manufacturing waste to landfill by 2027
- Achieve gender parity at director level and above by 2027
- Increase community investment to 1% of pre-tax earnings by 2026
📅 Medium-term
- Source 30% recycled polyester or alternative fibre yarns by 2027
- Use 75% recycled and sustainable packaging and trim materials by 2027
- Attain ISO 45001 certification at all Company-operated facilities by 2028
🔭 Long-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 30% by 2030
- Reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions by 13.5% by 2030
- Reduce water intensity by 20% by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate Change and Energy UseWater ManagementCircularityBiodiversity and AfforestationHuman Rights and Ethical Labour PracticesLiving WageModern SlaveryRight to Freedom of Association and Collective BargainingEmployee Well-beingLearning and DevelopmentDiversity, Equity, and InclusionGlobal Health and SafetyCommunity EngagementCorporate GovernanceESG GovernanceStakeholder EngagementRisk ManagementData Privacy and CybersecurityPublic Policy and Advocacy