Hanesbrands on track to achieve 2020 environmental goals
05/04/2018
Compared to 2016, the company reduced its carbon dioxide emissions by 15%, its energy use by 6% and its water use by 7%. It also increased its use of renewable energy by 7% and diverted 84% of its supply chain waste away from landfill.
Hanesbrands has said this performance puts it on track to meet its 2020 environmental sustainability goals. Compared to its 2007 levels, the company has committed to reducing:
• Carbon emissions by 40% (28% in 2017);
• Energy use by 40% (28%); and,
• Water use by 50% (30%).
It has also pledged to secure at least 40% of its energy from renewable sources (33% in 2017) and achieve zero waste by diverting company-owned supply chain waste away from landfill (84%).
“These across-the-board improvements indicate our strong commitment to create a more efficient and energy-conscious organisation for both the areas where we do business and the larger worldwide community,” said Michael Faircloth, group president in charge of global supply chain, information technology and e-commerce. “We have taken great strides toward our 2020 goals, and we intend to continue pushing to fulfil our promise to create a more environmentally friendly company.”
Separately, Hanesbrands announced it had received a ninth consecutive Star partner of the year award from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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