Gildan Activewear Inc
Gildan Activewear Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Gildan Activewear conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards. The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
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Total Waste Recovered | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Gildan Activewear's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Gildan Activewear generated a total of 85,071 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 88.02% of Gildan Activewear's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 11.98% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Gildan Activewear's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Gildan Activewear's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Gildan Activewear reported a total waste generation of 85,071 metric tonnes, of which 88.02% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Gildan Activewear has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Gildan Activewear reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2023, Gildan Activewear's total waste generation has increased by 6.34%, which may reflect expanding operations, weaker material efficiency, or insufficient waste reduction efforts.
Over the same period, Gildan Activewear's waste recovery rate increased by 3.42%.
Gildan Activewear’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Gildan Activewear’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Gildan Activewear generated a total of 85,071 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 5.51% of Gildan Activewear's total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment. 94.49% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Gildan Activewear’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Gildan Activewear reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2023, Gildan Activewear's total waste generation has increased by 6.34%, which may reflect expanding operations, weaker material efficiency, or insufficient waste reduction efforts.
Since 2023, Gildan Activewear's hazardous waste generation has increased by 64.97%, indicating a potential rise in the use of harmful materials, process inefficiencies, or limited hazardous waste reduction strategies..
Overall, Gildan Activewear has seen a recent increase in both total waste and hazardous waste, which may indicate growing operational pressures or insufficient controls on harmful materials.
How does Gildan Activewear treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Gildan Activewear reported that 4,689 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 5.51% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (75.67%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Gildan Activewear has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.