Renowned global apparel leader, HanesBrands Inc is steadfastly progressing towards achieving its ambitious sustainability targets. As outlined in its 2023, Sustainability Summary Report, the company aims to achieve zero waste across its operations by 2025 besides transitioning to 100 per cent renewable electricity by 2030.
This report underscores the substantial progress made by the company across the pillars of People, Planet, and Product, which encompass its esteemed brands like Hanes, Champion, Bonds, Maidenform, and Bali. Notably, HanesBrands attained approval on its near-term science-based targets from the Science Based Targets initiative, indicating its commitment to combating climate change.
Since 2019, the company has been successful in decreasing its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 53 per cent and Scope 1 and 2 intensity by 41 per cent. Moreever, it has reduced water usage and packaging weight considerably.
HanesBrands' dedication to sustainability has also translated into tangible financial benefits, with the company saving $23 million since establishing sustainability goals in 2020, including over $10 million saved in 2023 alone.
Steve Bratspies, CEO, HanesBrands, attributes the company’s success in achieving sustainability targets to its associates whose focus on delivering good quality, comfortable products while prioritising environmental and social responsibility, enabled Hanesbrands to achieve this feat.
To further amplify its commitment, HanesBrands has integrated thousands of its products into Amazon's Climate Pledge Friendly program. This initiative enables consumers to easily identify sustainable products, underscoring the company's dedication to transparency and eco-conscious manufacturing practices. To qualify for the program, select HanesBrands products underwent GreenCircle Certification, ensuring they were produced in facilities with significantly reduced greenhouse gas emissions and utilizing renewable energy sources.
Moreover, HanesBrands launched a global associate campaign titled ‘I'M IN,’ encouraging employees to undertake simple yet impactful sustainability actions.
Through this initiative, associates pledged 90,000 commitments to sustainable activities, demonstrating their collective dedication to fostering positive change for the planet and communities.
Recognised for its sustained excellence in energy conservation, HanesBrands has received the Energy Star Sustained Excellence Award or Partner of the Year Award from the US Environmental Protection Agency for 14 consecutive years. Additionally, the company has earned an impressive A- rating in both climate change and water security from CDP for the second consecutive year, positioning itself as a frontrunner in sustainability within its industry and among thousands of evaluated companies.
