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Gildan Activewear (GIL: TSX and NYSE) has achieved a significant milestone by being included in the Dow Jones Sustainability™ North America Index (DJSI North America) for the 12th consecutive year. The company demonstrated exceptional ESG performance, ranking in the 98th percentile among 189 companies in the Textiles, Apparel, and Luxury Goods industry, and stands as the only apparel manufacturing company in the index.
The DJSI North America represents the top 20% of the largest 600 North American companies in the S&P Global Broad Market Index, evaluating companies based on Environmental, Social, Governance & Economic criteria. Gildan’s consistent inclusion reflects its two-decade commitment to sustainability, with its Next Generation ESG strategy integrated into the company’s Sustainable Growth strategy.
Gildan Activewear (GIL: TSX e NYSE) ha raggiunto un traguardo significativo essendo inclusa per il 12° anno consecutivo nel Dow Jones Sustainability™ North America Index (DJSI North America). L’azienda ha dimostrato un eccezionale rendimento ESG, classificandosi nel 98° percentile tra 189 aziende nel settore Tessile, Abbigliamento e Beni di Lusso, ed è l’unica azienda manifatturiera di abbigliamento nell’indice.
Il DJSI North America rappresenta il 20% delle 600 maggiori aziende nordamericane nell’S&P Global Broad Market Index, valutando le aziende sulla base di criteri ambientali, sociali, di governance ed economici. L’inclusione costante di Gildan riflette il suo impegno ventennale per la sostenibilità, con la sua strategia ESG di Next Generation integrata nella strategia di Crescita Sostenibile dell’azienda.
Gildan Activewear (GIL: TSX y NYSE) ha alcanzado un hito significativo al ser incluida en el Dow Jones Sustainability™ North America Index (DJSI North America) por duodécimo año consecutivo. La compañía ha demostrado un rendimiento ESG excepcional, ocupando el 98° percentil entre 189 empresas en la industria de Textiles, Ropa y Bienes de Lujo, y es la única empresa de manufactura de ropa en el índice.
El DJSI North America representa el 20% de las 600 compañías más grandes de América del Norte en el S&P Global Broad Market Index, evaluando a las empresas en función de criterios Ambientales, Sociales, de Gobernanza y Económicos. La inclusión constante de Gildan refleja su compromiso de dos décadas con la sostenibilidad, con su estrategia ESG de próxima generación integrada en la estrategia de Crecimiento Sostenible de la empresa.
길단 액티브웨어 (GIL: TSX 및 NYSE)는 다우 존스 지속 가능성™ 북미 지수 (DJSI North America)에 12년 연속으로 포함되며 중요한 이정표를 세웠습니다. 이 회사는 탁월한 ESG 성과를 보여주며, 189개 기업 중 섬유, 의류 및 사치품 산업에서 98번째 백분위수에 랭크되었고, 지수에서 유일한 의류 제조업체로 자리잡고 있습니다.
DJSI 북미는 S&P 글로벌 광범위 시장 지수에서 가장 큰 600개 북미 기업 중 상위 20%를 대표하며, 환경, 사회, 거버넌스 및 경제 기준에 따라 기업을 평가합니다. 길단의 지속적인 포함은 지속 가능성에 대한 20년 간의 헌신을 반영하며, 차세대 ESG 전략이 회사의 지속 가능한 성장 전략에 통합되어 있습니다.
Gildan Activewear (GIL: TSX et NYSE) a atteint une étape importante en étant inclus pour la 12ème année consécutive dans le Dow Jones Sustainability™ North America Index (DJSI North America). L’entreprise a démontré une performance ESG exceptionnelle, se classant dans le 98ème percentile parmi 189 entreprises dans l’industrie des textiles, de l’habillement et des biens de luxe, et est la seule entreprise de fabrication de vêtements de l’indice.
Le DJSI North America représente les 20% des plus grandes 600 entreprises nord-américaines dans l’indice S&P Global Broad Market, évaluant les entreprises sur la base de critères environnementaux, sociaux, de gouvernance et économiques. L’inclusion constante de Gildan reflète son engagement de deux décennies envers la durabilité, avec sa stratégie ESG de nouvelle génération intégrée dans la stratégie de croissance durable de l’entreprise.
Gildan Activewear (GIL: TSX und NYSE) hat einen bedeutenden Meilenstein erreicht, indem es zum 12. Mal in Folge im Dow Jones Sustainability™ Nordamerika Index (DJSI Nordamerika) aufgenommen wurde. Das Unternehmen hat eine außergewöhnliche ESG-Leistung erbracht und belegt im 98. Perzentil unter 189 Unternehmen in der Textil-, Bekleidungs- und Luxusgüterbranche den Rang, und ist das einzige Bekleidungsherstellungsunternehmen im Index.
Der DJSI Nordamerika stellt die besten 20% der 600 größten nordamerikanischen Unternehmen im S&P Global Broad Market Index dar und bewertet Unternehmen anhand von Umwelt-, Sozial-, Governance- und Wirtschaftskriterien. Die ständige Aufnahme von Gildan spiegelt das 20-jährige Engagement des Unternehmens für Nachhaltigkeit wider, wobei die Next Generation ESG-Strategie in die nachhaltige Wachstumsstrategie des Unternehmens integriert ist.
MONTREAL, Jan. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL: TSX and NYSE) (“Gildan” or the “Company”) is pleased to share that it has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability™ North America Index (DJSI North America)1, one of the world’s leading ESG performance rankings for publicly traded companies. This marks the 12th consecutive year the Company has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index. The results highlight that Gildan continues to be a sustainability leader, ranking in the 98th percentile of the Textiles, Apparel, and Luxury Goods industry2 out of 189 companies assessed in this industry. Gildan was the only apparel manufacturing company included in the DJSI North America.
“We take pride in being included in the DJSI North America again this year. ESG is an integral part of Gildan’s long-term business strategy, and our continued inclusion in the DJSI reflects our two-decade long commitment to sustainability,” says Glenn Chamandy, President and CEO of Gildan. “With our Next Generation ESG strategy firmly rooted in the Gildan Sustainable Growth strategy, we are paving the path for an even more sustainable future for Gildan, our people, our communities, and the environment.”
The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) are a family of best-in-class benchmarks for investors who have recognized that sustainable business practices are critical to generating long-term shareholder value and who wish to reflect their sustainability convictions in their investment portfolios. The indices measure the performance of companies selected from an Invited Universe that satisfy Environment, Social, Governance & Economic criteria using a best-in-class approach. Constituents of the DJSI are determined using a company’s S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) score. The Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index represents the top 20% of the largest 600 North American companies in the S&P Global Broad Market Index that lead the field in terms of sustainability.
More information about Gildan’s ESG strategy can be found here.
About Gildan
Gildan is a leading manufacturer of everyday basic apparel. The Company’s product offering includes activewear, underwear and socks, sold to a broad range of customers, including wholesale distributors, screenprinters or embellishers, as well as to retailers that sell to consumers through their physical stores and/or e-commerce platforms and to global lifestyle brand companies. The Company markets its products in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America, under a diversified portfolio of Company-owned brands including Gildan®, American Apparel®, Comfort Colors®, GOLDTOE® and Peds®.
Gildan owns and operates vertically integrated, large-scale manufacturing facilities which are primarily located in Central America, the Caribbean, North America, and Bangladesh. Gildan operates with a strong commitment to industry-leading labour, environmental and governance practices throughout its supply chain in accordance with its comprehensive ESG program embedded in the Company’s long-term business strategy. More information about the Company and its ESG practices and initiatives can be found at www.gildancorp.com.
| Investor inquiries: Jessy Hayem, CFA Senior Vice-President, Head of Investor Relations and Global Communications (514) 744-8511 jhayem@gildan.com |
Media inquiries: Genevieve Gosselin Director, Global Communications and Corporate Marketing (514) 343-8814 communications@gildan.com |
1 Index Inclusion Announced on December 23, 2024.
2 CSA Score as of September 17, 2024.
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/1f9263c9-ad27-4971-b922-daa1b0285329
FAQ
What percentile did Gildan (GIL) rank in the 2025 Dow Jones Sustainability Index?
Gildan ranked in the 98th percentile of the Textiles, Apparel, and Luxury Goods industry, among 189 assessed companies.
How many consecutive years has Gildan (GIL) been included in the DJSI North America?
Gildan has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for 12 consecutive years.
Is Gildan (GIL) the only apparel manufacturer in the 2025 DJSI North America?
Yes, Gildan is the only apparel manufacturing company included in the DJSI North America.
What percentage of North American companies make it into the DJSI North America?
The DJSI North America represents the top 20% of the largest 600 North American companies in the S&P Global Broad Market Index.
How does Gildan’s (GIL) ESG strategy align with its business growth?
Gildan’s Next Generation ESG strategy is integrated into their Sustainable Growth strategy, demonstrating their commitment to sustainable business practices and long-term value creation.
