Gildan Sustainability Report 2025

Gildan’s Sustainability Report 2025 covers climate action, GHG emissions, water stewardship, circularity, sustainable cotton, human rights, employee health and safety, community investment and corporate governance. The report tracks progress under Gildan’s Next Generation Sustainability strategy, including emissions reductions, responsible materials, supply-chain standards and sustainability performance across its global apparel manufacturing operations.

Gildan Activewear Inc.202622 Sept 2026

PublisherGildan Activewear Inc.

Year2026

RegionGlobal

FormatPDF, 7.8 MB

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Key Takeaways

Gildan achieved its target of sourcing 100% sustainable cotton in 2025, up from 77.3% in 2024 and 35.7% in 2023.
Absolute Scope 1 and market-based Scope 2 GHG emissions were 17.6% below the 2018 baseline, while Scope 3 emissions were 9% below the 2019 baseline.
Gildan reduced water intensity by 25.3% from its 2018 baseline, exceeding its 2030 target of a 20% reduction for the second consecutive year.
Gildan diverted 97.6% of manufacturing waste from landfill in 2025, while recycled polyester or alternative fibres and yarns reached 25.2% of sourcing against a 30% target for 2027.
The employee work-related injury rate fell to 0.20 in 2025 from 0.34 in 2024, while nine Company-operated facilities had achieved ISO 45001-related certification.