Gildan Recognized on Corporate Knights' Best 50 Corporate Citizens and TIME's World's Most Sustainable Companies

Core Insights - Gildan Activewear Inc. has been recognized as one of the Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada for the third consecutive year and is the only company in the Textiles & Clothing Manufacturing peer group to be included [1][2] - The company has also been featured in TIME's inaugural edition of the World's Most Sustainable Companies, being one of only 12 Canadian companies on this global list [1][3] Group 1: Recognition and Rankings - Gildan's inclusion in the rankings by Corporate Knights is based on an assessment of Canadian corporations with gross annual revenues over CAD $1 billion, evaluated on up to 25 key performance indicators including carbon emissions and social equity [2] - TIME's ranking identifies the top 500 companies from over 5,000 assessed on more than 20 key data points, including ESG rankings and various sustainability metrics [3] Group 2: Company Overview - Gildan is a leading manufacturer of everyday basic apparel, offering products such as activewear, underwear, and socks, marketed under several brands including Gildan®, American Apparel®, and Comfort Colors® [5] - The company operates large-scale, vertically integrated manufacturing facilities primarily located in Central America, the Caribbean, North America, and Bangladesh, with a strong commitment to labor, environmental, and governance practices [6]