Gildan Activewear Inc. announced today that the Company has been included on the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index. This marks the seventh consecutive year that the Company has been included on the Dow Jones Indices.
“We take great pride in our inclusion on this index once again this year, being one of only two apparel companies on the North American index,” said Claudia Sandoval, Vice President, Corporate Citizenship at Gildan. “We are focused on increasing the transparency of our operations and approaching issues in a holistic way. The Company’s vertically-integrated business model allows us to exercise significant control over the vast majority of our supply chain. This provides Gildan with the unique ability to ensure a work environment that supports our employees’ well-being and professional growth. It also allows us to identify environmental and resource efficiencies throughout the life cycle of our products, and support the continued growth and vitality of our neighbouring communities.”
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Published Sep 16, 2019 8am EDT / 5am PDT / 1pm BST / 2pm CEST