Gildan Activewear, Inc.
Industry Group: Textiles & Apparel
Country/Region: Canada
Identifier: TSE:GIL
Gildan is a vertically integrated designer and manufacturer of basic apparel, including t-shirts, underwear, socks, and hosiery. Its primary market is the sale of blank t-shirts, sweatshirts, and other apparel to wholesalers, major clothing brands, and printers (printwear). Gildan also sells branded clothing through retail and direct-to-consumer channels. Brands include Gildan, American Apparel, Comfort Colors, and Gold Toe. Gildan produces most of its clothing at factories in Latin America and recently began operating a new plant in Bangladesh. Incorporated in 1984, the Montreal-based company operates internationally but generates nearly 90% of its sales in the US.
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Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Textiles & Apparel 2 out of 194
Universe
Global Universe 116 out of 15080
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Industry Comparison
| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Gildan Activewear, Inc. |
7.9
Negligible
|
2 out of 194 |
| Levi Strauss & Co. |
13.2
Low
|
21 out of 194 |
| VF Corp. |
14.4
Low
|
32 out of 194 |
| Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd. |
19.1
Low
|
119 out of 194 |
| Brunello Cucinelli SpA |
21.4
Medium
|
161 out of 194 |
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