ABOUT
HBI SUSTAINABILITY
Our Commitment
We are making comfortable apparel by focusing on our three pillars: People, Product and Planet.
We’re building on a long track record of strong social and environmental practices across our teams, operations and facilities.
As we face what’s sure to be a decisive decade for the world, we’re accelerating our efforts and significantly expanding our positive impact on our planet, people and products.
We produce about 75% of our total unit volume in facilities that we either own or operate – and that gives us a huge advantage when it comes to sustainability.
We directly manage environmental and social practices in our owned operations and actively monitor these practices across the rest of our supply chain. This keeps us closely connected to the many communities that are part of our global business.
Our unique model provides a framework for local action and innovation at our locations across the world. It’s also helping us build a culture of empowerment and continued learning and improvement throughout the company.
To drive our sustainability program forward, teams from around the globe regularly come together to share best practices, compare successful programs, and identify new ways to create even more positive impact from what we do every day.
We produce about 75% of our total unit volume in facilities that we either own or operate – and that gives us a huge advantage when it comes to sustainability.
We directly manage environmental and social practices in our owned operations and actively monitor these practices across the rest of our supply chain. This keeps us closely connected to the many communities that are part of our global business.
Our unique model provides a framework for local action and innovation at our locations across the world. It’s also helping us build a culture of empowerment and continued learning and improvement throughout the company.
To drive our sustainability program forward, teams from around the globe regularly come together to share best practices, compare successful programs, and identify new ways to create even more positive impact from what we do every day.
Our Track Record and 2024 Progress
Sustainability makes sense from every angle – benefiting people, the planet, and our business. That’s why we have been committed to building and evolving a sustainability program for decades.
We’re incredibly proud of the progress we’ve made in managing our environmental impacts and continually improving programs that benefit our people and communities.
Between 2007 and 2024, on a per unit basis, we have reduced our:
- Energy use by 25%
- Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by more than 60%, and
- Water use by 43%
These are real reductions that have generated real cost savings – millions of dollars. Our recycling efforts have generated millions more in revenue, which we invest in our own associates, local community development efforts, and philanthropic donations through our Green for Good program.
We must continue to do even more.
Our progress against our goals is publicly reported in our Data Dashboard.
Our Track Record and 2024 Progress
Sustainability makes sense from every angle – benefiting people, the planet, and our business. That’s why we have been committed to building and evolving a sustainability program for decades.
We’re incredibly proud of the progress we’ve made in managing our environmental impacts and continually improving programs that benefit our people and communities.
Between 2007 and 2024, on a per unit basis, we have reduced our:
- Energy use by 25%
- Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by more than 60%, and
- Water use by 43%
These are real reductions that have generated real cost savings – millions of dollars. Our recycling efforts have generated millions more in revenue, which we invest in our own associates, local community development efforts, and philanthropic donations through our Green for Good program.
We must continue to do even more.
Our progress against our goals is publicly reported in our Data Dashboard.
Awards
We’re proud to be recognized for our sustainability work – but awards are never the reward. We do it to make our products better, our people happier, and our planet healthier.
Recognized For:
2024
Carbon Disclosure Project
In 2024, HBI was recognized for its actions to cut emissions and water use, mitigate climate risks, and develop the low-carbon economy with a CDP score of A- in both Climate and Water, and B in Forests.
2024
Baptist World Aid
HBI was recognized in the top 20% of companies assessed by Baptist World Aid’s 2024 Ethical Fashion Report. The report grades companies based on the strength of their systems to mitigate against the risks of forced labor, child labor, and exploitation in their supply chains.
2024
Fashion Revolution
In 2024, HBI was ranked amongst the top four out of 250 global brands assessed in the 2024 “What Fuels Fashion?” report by Fashion Revolution. Fashion Revolution is the world’s largest fashion activism movement, mobilising citizens, industry, and policymakers through research, education, and advocacy work.
2024
FUNDAHRSE
In 2024, HBI was recognized by FUNDAHRSE (Honduran Foundation for Corporate Social Responsibility) and was awarded the FUNDAHRSE seal, designed to recognize organizations that demonstrate leading practices related to associate and community relations, human rights, labor practices, governance, marketing, environment, and operational practices, for the 13th consecutive year.
2024
FUNDEMAS
In 2024, HBI El Salvador was awarded the “Positive Green Brand” award by the Business Foundation for Social Action (FUNDEMAS) and the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID). The award is presented to organizations contributing to the country’s long-term projects on waste management and recycling within El Salvador. HBI was the only textile and apparel company to win this recognition in 2024.
2024
GOVERNMENT OF THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
In 2024, HBI was recognized by the government of the Dominican Republic for the successful implementation of its circular economy project focused on recycling plastic waste. The National Clean Production Award is given by the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources to promote and encourage the implementation of clean production strategies and the efficient and sustainable use of resources in the Dominican Republic.
2023
Carbon Disclosure Project
In 2023, HBI was one of only two apparel peers who were recognized for their actions to cut emissions and water use, mitigate climate risks, and develop the low-carbon economy with an A- in both CDP Climate and Water.
2023
FUNDAHRSE
In 2023, HBI was recognized by FUNDAHRSE (Honduran Foundation for Corporate Social Responsibility) and was awarded the FUNDAHRSE seal, designed to recognize organizations that demonstrate leading practices related to associate and community relations, human rights, labor practices, governance, marketing, environment, and operational practices, for the 12th consecutive year.
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Our Brands in Action
Actions Speak Louder Than Words. See how our brands are creating a more comfortable world for every body.
Newsroom
Learn more about our sustainability efforts through wide-ranging news from around the globe.
Meet the Team
Meet the team working behind the scenes, driving our long-term sustainability goals.