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We understand that our Company is part of a bigger whole. We believe that
proactive stakeholder engagement is a big part of operating responsibly and
achieving our goals. The common goals we share with our stakeholders are
improving the lives of the people involved in manufacturing our products, ensuring
an ethical and stimulating work environment, and respecting and enhancing the
local communities in which we operate.

Our Company is proud to be associated with leading industry standards and NGO’s
and to participate in global sustainability initiatives such as:
• Fair Labor Association (FLA)
• Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP)
• Oeko-Tex Standard 100
• ILO Better Work - Haiti
• Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC)
• Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)
• Supplier Ethical Data Exchange (SEDEX)

RECOGNITIONS

We have developed our strong
programmes because of a
fundamental belief that operating
responsibly and sustainably drives our
business success. We are also quite
proud to be recognised for our indus-
try leadership.

Dow Jones Sustainability Index
In 2017 Gildan was included in the
Creating Stronger Communities
Reporting Methodology & Assurance
Our Approach Strategy Caring for Our People Conserving the Environment Dow Jones Sustainability Index for Appendices GRI Content Index
Genuine Responsibility TM
the fifth consecutive year.
RECOGNITION

PRODUCT GUIDE 664 Included in the DJSI for a sixth consecutive year. of Socially Responsible Companies for our CSR year by the Foundation for Corporate Social

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FUNDAHRSE CSR Seal
Distintivo ESR Award
Dow Jones Sustainability Index
For the third consecutive year, we received
Awarded to Gildan for the 11 th consecutive
this award at the Latin American Conference
Responsibility for demonstrating leading
activities in the Dominican Republic.
practices related to corporate social
responsibility in Honduras.

RobecoSAM 2018 Sustainability Best Corporate Sustainability Report One of Montreal’s Top Employers
Yearbook: Bronze Class Distinction – Consumer Products This designation by Canada’s Top 100
Included for the sixth consecutive year Awarded by the Finance and Sustainability Ini- Employers in an annual competition that
tiative (FSI) to Canadian public companies with recognizes employers in Greater Montréal
excellent sustainable development reporting. that lead their industries in offering
exceptional places to work.

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