HanesBrands Inc., a global leader in iconic apparel brands, has released its 2022 Sustainability Summary Report, highlighting significant accomplishments in the areas of People, Planet, and Product. The company has set ambitious sustainability goals, and the report outlines its progress in achieving them.

In terms of People, HanesBrands aims to improve the lives of at least 10 million people through diversity and inclusion, workplace equality, health and wellness, education, and community-improvement philanthropy.

The report indicates that the company has made progress in this area, with 2.7 million lives impacted by HanesBrands’ philanthropic initiatives and associate and community programs. The company has also provided 8.5 million pieces of essential clothing to people in need and achieved a 50% representation of women in senior manager and above positions in the U.S.

Regarding the Planet, HanesBrands has set science-based targets to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, reduce energy and water use by 25%, move to 100% renewable electricity, and take landfill waste to zero.

The report shows that the company has made progress towards these targets, with a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 92% waste diversion from landfill. Additionally, almost 50% of the electricity the company consumes is from renewable sources.

For its Product goals, HanesBrands aims to use 100% recycled/biodegradable polyester and sustainably sourced cotton, reduce packaging weight by 25%, and eliminate single-use plastics. The report indicates that the company has made progress in these areas as well, with 70% of cotton used being sustainably grown, and projects implemented to reduce single-use plastic by 34% and packaging weight by 11%.

HanesBrands has also launched its “I’m In” global associate sustainability campaign to encourage associates to do simple things to create major change. The campaign is designed to further strengthen HanesBrands’ impact on improving the environment and fostering engagement among its internal teams to help create a more comfortable world for everybody.

With more than 50,000 associates around the world, the company hopes to make a significant impact in achieving its sustainability goals.