Gildan Recognized as One of Canada's Best 50 Corporate Citizens by Corporate Knights and Among TIME's World's Most Sustainable Companies

Executive Summary

• Gildan Activewear has been named to Canada’s Best 50 Corporate Citizens list by Corporate Knights for the fifth consecutive year.
• The company was also recognized in TIME’s World’s Most Sustainable Companies ranking for 2026.
• These recognitions highlight Gildan’s sustained commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility across its global operations and supply chain.

Key Details

• Ranked on Canada’s Best 50 Corporate Citizens list by Corporate Knights for the 5th consecutive year.
• One of only two companies in the Textiles and Clothing Manufacturing sector included on the Corporate Knights list.
• Featured in TIME’s World’s Most Sustainable Companies 2026 ranking.
• One of 19 Canadian companies on the TIME list; one of only two Canadian companies recognized in the “Apparel, Footwear & Sporting Goods” industry subcategory.
• Corporate Knights methodology evaluates companies based on three equally weighted metrics: share of sustainable investments, share of sustainable revenues, and sustainable-revenue momentum score (tracking growth from 2022 to 2024).
• TIME ranking assesses companies across 20+ key performance indicators, including compliance with international reporting standards, emissions, and commitment to sustainability goals.
• TIME selection criteria consider revenue, market capitalization, and public prominence from a pool of over 5,800 global companies.

Notable Quotes

• Glenn J. Chamandy, President and CEO: “Our consistent recognition from key rankings like Corporate Knights and TIME reflect the longstanding importance of sustainability within Gildan’s corporate strategy. Thanks to the dedication of our teams across the business, I am confident that we will continue to deliver on our commitment to Making Apparel Better®.”