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HanesBrands Achieves Science-Based Targets for Carbon Emissions Goals

by | Dec 20, 2024 | 2024, Planet

PLANET

HanesBrands Achieves Science-Based Targets for Carbon Emissions Goals

December 2024

HanesBrands surpasses near-term Science-Based Targets
for carbon emissions, achieving goals seven years
ahead of schedule.

HanesBrands is proud to announce it has surpassed its Science-Based Targets (SBT) for carbon emissions seven years ahead of schedule. The company set ambitious near-term SBT goals to reduce greenhouse gas and has achieved those goals.

HanesBrands set targets approved by the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) to reduce Scope 1 and 2 absolute emissions by 46.2% and Scope 3 by 27.5% by 2030. As of 2023, HanesBrands has exceeded these goals, with a 51.5% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 27.7% reduction in Scope 3 emissions.

“Meeting our Science-Based Targets ahead of schedule underscores the dedication of our associates around the world, who are passionate about doing what’s right. I’m proud of their innovation and thoughtfulness that enables us to deliver on our promise to reduce greenhouse gas emissions,” said Teddy Mendoza, Global Sustainability Officer.

HanesBrands’ carbon emissions reduction strategy addresses emissions from its owned or controlled operations and indirect emissions from its two largest Scope 3 categories, purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution. The company determined reduction targets by using a 2019 baseline. Additionally, carbon emission intensity per million units sold decreased from 1,300 tons in 2019 to 1,100 tons in 2023, reflecting improvements in operational efficiency.

Achievement can be attributed to several key drivers:

  • Renewable Electricity: The largest factor in Scope 1 and 2 emissions reduction was a strategic shift toward renewable energy sources. In 2022, HanesBrands signed a Power Purchase Agreement to use solar electricity in one of its largest manufacturing sites in the world, Dos Rios in the Dominican Republic.
  • Less Packaging and Sustainable Transportation: Through packaging optimization initiatives and shifting more shipments from air to sea transport, HanesBrands has significantly decreased its upstream transportation emissions.
  • Product Mix Evolution: Emissions decreased as the company adjusted its product volume and shifted its product mix, driven by market share gains in the innerwear category.
  • Energy Savings and Sustainable Materials: Emissions decreased by reducing fossil fuels in favor of more sustainable options like biomass and identifying energy-saving solutions within its own facilities. In addition, the company has integrated the use of more sustainable materials into its manufacturing processes and product lines. 

    Learn more about our 2025 and 2030 goals and progress.