Gildan’s 2024 ESG Report
Posted by Jaanvi Mittal on 10th Jul 2025
If you’re a decorator, you already know Gildan for dependable blanks that deliver on price, consistency, and quality. But behind every T-shirt and fleece is a bigger story — one that makes your choice not just practical, but purposeful. Our latest ESG Report spells it out in black and white.
Gildan’s been at this for over two decades. In May, we published our 21st Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, showing exactly how we’re advancing our Next Generation ESG targets. Governed by measurable results that keep us the smart, sustainable choice.
The Highlights:
In 2024, we made some serious headway:
• Creating apparel with less energy and water
We cut water intensity by 25.2% per kilogram produced compared to 2018, thanks to proprietary processes and smart tech in our facilities.
• A big leap in sustainable cotton.
We jumped from 35.7% in 2023 to 77.3% in 2024 for cotton sourced through sustainable programs. That means most of the cotton in your blanks now comes from responsible sources.
• Doubling up on recycled content.
From 2023 to 2024, we doubled our sourcing of recycled polyester and alternative fibres. Better for the planet, still the specs decorators trust.
• Health & safety, certified.
We earned ISO 45001 certification at two more facilities, bringing us to five in total — because looking after our ~50,000 employees is non-negotiable.
Recognition That’s More Than A Badge
In 2024, Gildan was:
• Named to TIME’s inaugural list of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies
• Recognised for the 13th year running in S&P Global’s Sustainability Yearbook
• Listed for the 12th straight year on the Dow Jones Best-in-Class North America Index
• Included in CDP’s Leadership Band for climate change disclosure (our fifth time)
• Named one of Canada’s Best 50 Corporate Citizens by Corporate Knights, three years strong
The Bottom Line
It all adds up to this: when you choose Gildan, you’re getting responsibly made garments backed by decades of transparent progress.
Whether it’s ringspun cotton or heavyweight fleece, Gildan blanks are engineered to keep your prints looking sharp and your customers comfortable. And now you can tell them their T-shirts come from a company that’s serious about making apparel with respect — for people, communities, and the planet.
Want the details?
Check out our full 2024 ESG Report here.