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CREATING

CREATING

STRONG COMMUNITIES
STRONG COMMUNITIES
We are committed to playing an active role in local communities through a wide range of
projects focused on youth education, active living, the environment and entrepreneurship.
We are committed to playing an active role in local communities through a wide range of
We create value for communities and our company by strengthening social programmes
projects focused on youth education, active living, the environment and entrepreneurship.
and supporting economic development.
We create value for communities and our company by strengthening social programmes
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
and supporting economic development.
We create opportunities for employees to connect with their communities and give
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
something back through employee fundraising or volunteering initiatives.
We create opportunities for employees to connect with their communities and give
In 2017, we partnered with Pencils of Promise through our American Apparel™ brand
something back through employee fundraising or volunteering initiatives.
to help raise awareness and support for child literacy. The Pencils of Promise collection
In 2017, we partnered with Pencils of Promise through our American Apparel™ brand
contributed U.S. $220,000 in 2017 to build new schools, improve classroom environments
to help raise awareness and support for child literacy. The Pencils of Promise collection
and provide support for teachers in Guatemala and Ghana.
contributed U.S. $220,000 in 2017 to build new schools, improve classroom environments
Genuine Responsibility TM Our Approach Strategy Caring for Our People Conserving the Environment Reporting Methodology & Assurance Appendices GRI Content Index
US $1.6 million invested in community projects worldwide
Creating Stronger Communities
and provide support for teachers in Guatemala and Ghana.
US $1.6 million invested in community projects worldwide
As one of the world’s largest apparel manufacturing
companies and an important employer in most of the
regions where we operate, we recognize that we are
in a strong position to stimulate sustainable economic
development. Our direct and indirect employment
impacts, combined with the investments we make
in building facilities, purchasing within local supply
$100,000 networks and supporting industries, are all important
contributors to development in the regions where we
$100,000
operate.
FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY PROJECTS
RAISED BY 12,000 EMPLOYEES
CREATING In addition, we believe that we have a responsibility
to be active members of the community. Through our
PARTICIPATING IN GILDAN’S GLOW RUN
contributions, our community engagement programs
FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY PROJECTS
IN HONDURAS, NICARAGUA AND THE
aim to enrich people’s quality of life by advancing
RAISED BY 12,000 EMPLOYEES
1,040
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
PARTICIPATING IN GILDAN’S GLOW RUN access to education, promoting healthy and active
lifestyle, protecting local environments and fostering
STRONGER entrepreneurship. We partner with community
IN HONDURAS, NICARAGUA AND THE
1,040
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
organizations to target and respond to the most pressing
LOCAL SUPPLIERS BENEFITED
needs in the regions where we operate, and encourage
FROM OUR PRESENCE
our employees to get involved with us.
COMMUNITIES LOCAL SUPPLIERS BENEFITED
IN HONDURAS
IN 2017
Goals
FROM OUR PRESENCE
IN HONDURAS
IN 2017
By 2020, increase the number of schools
supported by Gildan in the communities where
we operate by 25%, from our 2017 baseline.
In 2018, 27 schools were part of Gildan’s education
programs in our manufacturing locations, which was
an increase of 28.5% from 2017.
Conduct a Social Impact Study by 2019, in
order to better measure Gildan’s impact
on communities for our Central American
PRODUCT GUIDE 662 The study is underway; results will be shared in our 62
operations.
2019 Sustainability Report.
Genuine Responsibility: 2018 Sustainability Report