Gildan Releases its 2013 Web-Based Corporate Citizenship Report
June 05 2014 - 2:10PM
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Gildan Releases its 2013 Web-Based Corporate Citizenship Report
MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - Jun 5, 2014) - Gildan
Activewear Inc. (TSX:GIL)(NYSE:GIL) announced today it has released
an updated version of its corporate social responsibility (CSR)
website, GenuineGildan.com, presenting the Company's CSR programs
and achievements for the 2013 fiscal year.
"At Gildan, we care greatly about our employees, the
environment, our communities and the products we manufacture. These
four pillars are the core of our corporate citizenship philosophy
and guide our daily actions and operations," said Glenn Chamandy,
President and Chief Executive Officer.
Gildan is committed to industry-leading working conditions for
all of its approximately 39,000 employees. In 2013, it offered
close to 1.39 million hours of training and provided more than
90,000 instances of medical attention free of charge to employees
at its fully equipped medical clinics in its manufacturing hubs.
Services offered at the clinics cover any health issues employees
may have and include routine health checks, vaccination programs
and pre-natal healthcare.
During 2013 a total of 228 internal and external audits were
performed at the Company's owned facilities and at third-party
contractor facilities, supporting Gildan's genuine commitment to
the highest standards of labour practices and working
conditions.
On the environmental front, 2013 was also marked by strong
accomplishments. "Gildan has achieved, two years ahead of schedule,
both its greenhouse gas emissions and waste reduction goals. Since
2010, it has reduced greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 32%, and
decreased by 25% waste sent to landfill," said Benito Masi,
Executive Vice-President, Manufacturing. In 2013, 52% of Gildan's
total energy was powered from renewable sources, compared to 36% in
2012.
Gildan also continued to play an active role in the community,
investing in educational activities and infrastructure, with a
special focus on the regions in which it operates. Examples include
the inauguration of a new technical program at the high school
level for the Guerra community in the Dominican Republic, as well
as major repairs at one of the elementary schools supported by
Gildan in Nicaragua.
In addition, as part of Gildan's community volunteering efforts,
last year approximately 300 employees from facilities in Nicaragua,
the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Honduras delivered more than
16,000 toys, which were donated by Gildan employees, to
underprivileged children during the holiday season as part of the
Giving Smiles with Gildan program.
With regard to product, while Gildan sources the vast majority
of its cotton from the United States, this past year the Company
established a cotton traceability assessment procedure for a subset
of suppliers in order to ensure that the cotton provided by these
suppliers does not originate from Uzbekistan where forced labour is
used during the harvesting season.
The Company's various initiatives in CSR led to Gildan being one
of only two North American companies to be included in the Dow
Jones Sustainability World Index in the Textiles, Apparel and
Luxury Goods sector, with effect from September 23, 2013. The
annual DJSI review is based on a thorough analysis of corporate
economic, environmental and social performance carried out by
RobecoSAM, an investment specialist focused exclusively on
sustainability investing.
To learn more about Gildan's leading programs and initiatives
related to sustainability, please visit www.GenuineGildan.com.
About Gildan
Gildan is a leading supplier of quality branded basic family
apparel, including T-shirts, fleece, sport shirts, socks and
underwear. The Company sells its products under a diversified
portfolio of company-owned brands, including the Gildan®, Gold Toe®
and Anvil® brands and brand extensions, as well as under licensing
arrangements for the Under Armour®, Mossy Oak® and New Balance®
brands. The Company distributes its products in printwear markets
in the U.S. and Canada, where Gildan® is the industry-leading
brand, and the Company is increasing its penetration in
international printwear markets. The Company is also one of the
largest suppliers of branded athletic, casual and dress socks for a
broad spectrum of retailers in the U.S. The Company is also
developing Gildan® as a consumer brand for underwear and
activewear.
Gildan owns and operates vertically-integrated, large-scale
manufacturing facilities which are primarily located in Central
America and the Caribbean Basin to efficiently service the
replenishment needs of its customers in the printwear and retail
markets. Gildan has approximately 39,000 employees worldwide and is
committed to industry-leading labour and environmental practices in
all of its facilities. More information about the Company and its
corporate citizenship practices and initiatives can be found at its
corporate websites www.gildan.com and www.genuinegildan.com,
respectively.
Media RelationsAnik TrudelVice-President, Corporate
Communications(514) 340-8919atrudel@gildan.com
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