In 2025, 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.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 137,959a | 109,047a | 85,071a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 117,182a | 98,514a | 74,879a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 2,329a | 864a | 1,069a | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 19,614a | 9,884a | 9,246a |
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In 2025, Gildan Activewear generated a total of 137,959metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 84.94% of Gildan Activewear's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 15.06% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2025, Gildan Activewear reported a total waste generation of 137,959 metric tonnes, of which 84.94% 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.a
Since 2023, Gildan Activewear's total waste generation increased by 62.17%, including a 26.51%increase in 2025, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.a
Over the same period, Gildan Activewear's waste recovery rate declined by 3.5%, with a further 5.98% drop in 2025, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.a
Overall, Gildan Activewear is generating more waste while simultaneously backsliding on recovery efforts, both in the short and long term. This dual negative trend raises concerns about the company’s waste management priorities and its alignment with sustainability goals.
In 2025, Gildan Activewear generated a total of 137,959 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 1.69% 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.98.31% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Since 2023, Gildan Activewear's total waste generation increased by 62.17%, including a 26.51% rise in 2025, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.a
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Gildan Activewear's total output increased by 34.35%, including a further 113.07% rise in 2025, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.a
Overall, Gildan Activewear has seen a continuous rise in both total waste and hazardous waste over time, signaling a worsening environmental impact that may require urgent reassessment of material sourcing, production processes, or waste mitigation strategies.a
In 2025, Gildan Activewear reported that 2,329 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 1.69% of its overall waste generation.a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.A majority (50.02%) 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.a