Gildan Spotlights Employee-Led Volunteering Activities for International Volunteer Day
Gildan launched its first Global Employee Volunteer Month, engaging approximately 670 employees who contributed 3,800 hours to community service worldwide. The initiative aligned with the company's Community Investment Policy and Next Generation ESG strategy, focusing on education, environment, and community support.
Key activities included: partnering with First Book Canada to create libraries for 110 children from low-income communities; environmental education programs in Honduras with World Vision; distributing educational kits to over 3,500 students in the Dominican Republic; planting 7,500 trees in Nicaragua; providing school supplies to 500 students in Bangladesh; and supporting 2,200 U.S. students with backpack distributions. Australian employees also participated by packing care kits with clothing for communities in need through Good 360.
Gildan ha lanciato il suo primo Mese Globale del Volontariato per i Dipendenti, coinvolgendo circa 670 dipendenti che hanno contribuito con 3.800 ore di servizio alla comunità in tutto il mondo. L'iniziativa è in linea con la Politica di Investimento nella Comunità e la strategia ESG della Next Generation dell'azienda, focalizzandosi su educazione, ambiente e supporto alla comunità.
Tra le attività principali: collaborare con First Book Canada per creare biblioteche per 110 bambini provenienti da comunità a basso reddito; programmi di educazione ambientale in Honduras con World Vision; distribuzione di kit educativi a oltre 3.500 studenti nella Repubblica Dominicana; piantare 7.500 alberi in Nicaragua; fornire materiale scolastico a 500 studenti in Bangladesh; e supportare 2.200 studenti negli Stati Uniti con la distribuzione di zaini. Anche i dipendenti australiani hanno partecipato preparando kit di assistenza con abbigliamento per le comunità bisognose attraverso Good 360.
Gildan lanzó su primer Mes Global de Voluntariado de Empleados, involucrando a aproximadamente 670 empleados que contribuyeron con 3,800 horas de servicio comunitario en todo el mundo. La iniciativa está alineada con la Política de Inversión Comunitaria de la empresa y la estrategia ESG de la Próxima Generación, concentrándose en la educación, el medio ambiente y el apoyo a la comunidad.
Las actividades clave incluyeron: asociarse con First Book Canada para crear bibliotecas para 110 niños de comunidades de bajos ingresos; programas de educación ambiental en Honduras con World Vision; distribución de kits educativos a más de 3,500 estudiantes en la República Dominicana; plantar 7,500 árboles en Nicaragua; proporcionar material escolar a 500 estudiantes en Bangladesh; y apoyar a 2,200 estudiantes en EE. UU. con la distribución de mochilas. Los empleados australianos también participaron empacando kits de cuidado con ropa para comunidades necesitadas a través de Good 360.
Gildan은 첫 번째 글로벌 직원 자원봉사 월을 시작하여 약 670명의 직원이 전 세계적으로 3,800시간의 커뮤니티 서비스에 참여했습니다. 이 initiative는 회사의 커뮤니티 투자 정책 및 차세대 ESG 전략과 일치하며, 교육, 환경 및 지역 사회 지원에 초점을 맞추고 있습니다.
주요 활동으로는: First Book Canada와 협력하여 저소득 커뮤니티의 110명의 아동을 위한 도서관을 만드는 것; World Vision과 함께 온두라스에서의 환경 교육 프로그램; 도미니카 공화국에서 3,500명 이상의 학생에게 교육 키트를 배포; 니카라과에 7,500 그루의 나무를 심기; 방글라데시에서 500명의 학생에게 학용품 제공; 그리고 미국의 2,200명 학생에게 배낭 배포 지원이 포함됩니다. 호주 직원들도 Good 360을 통해 도움이 필요한 지역 사회를 위한 의류까지 포함된 케어 키트를 준비하며 참여했습니다.
Gildan a lancé son premier Mois Mondial du Volontariat des Employés, impliquant environ 670 employés qui ont contribué 3 800 heures de service communautaire à travers le monde. L'initiative s'inscrit dans la Politique d'Investissement Communautaire de l'entreprise et la stratégie ESG de la Prochaine Génération, en se concentrant sur l'éducation, l'environnement et le soutien à la communauté.
Les activités clés comprenaient : un partenariat avec First Book Canada pour créer des bibliothèques pour 110 enfants issus de communautés à faible revenu ; des programmes d'éducation environnementale au Honduras avec World Vision ; la distribution de kits éducatifs à plus de 3 500 étudiants en République dominicaine ; la plantation de 7 500 arbres au Nicaragua ; la fourniture de fournitures scolaires à 500 étudiants au Bangladesh ; et le soutien de 2 200 étudiants américains par la distribution de sacs à dos. Les employés australiens ont également participé en préparant des kits de secours contenant des vêtements pour les communautés dans le besoin grâce à Good 360.
Gildan hat seinen ersten Globalen Monat für Mitarbeiter-Volontariat gestartet, an dem etwa 670 Mitarbeiter teilgenommen haben, die 3.800 Stunden für gemeinnützige Dienste weltweit geleistet haben. Die Initiative steht im Einklang mit der Community Investment Policy des Unternehmens und der Next Generation ESG-Strategie, wobei der Fokus auf Bildung, Umwelt und Gemeinschaftsunterstützung liegt.
Zu den wichtigsten Aktivitäten gehörten: die Zusammenarbeit mit First Book Canada zur Einrichtung von Bibliotheken für 110 Kinder aus einkommensschwachen Gemeinschaften; Umweltbildungsprogramme in Honduras mit World Vision; Verteilung von Bildungshilfen an über 3.500 Schüler in der Dominikanischen Republik; Pflanzung von 7.500 Bäumen in Nicaragua; Bereitstellung von Schulmaterial für 500 Schüler in Bangladesch; und Unterstützung von 2.200 US-Schülern durch die Verteilung von Rucksäcken. Auch australische Mitarbeiter beteiligten sich, indem sie Pflegepakete mit Kleidung für bedürftige Gemeinschaften über Good 360 packten.
- High employee engagement with 670 participants contributing 3,800 volunteer hours
- Strengthens ESG initiatives and community relations across multiple countries
- Demonstrates global operational presence and strong community partnerships
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NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 5, 2024 / Earlier this year, Gildan launched its inaugural Global Employee Volunteer Month, an initiative bringing together employees at the Company's global locations to make meaningful contributions to their local communities. This International Volunteer Day, Gildan is pleased to spotlight the activities led by employees as part of this month-long celebration.
"With around 670 employees dedicating 3800 hours towards this year's Global Employee Volunteer Month, this initiative was a testament to Gildan's commitment to operating with respect for our communities," says Claudia Sandoval, Vice-President of Global Social Compliance and Environmental Affairs at Gildan. "We are confident that this annual celebration will only continue to deepen a collective sense of giving among our global workforce and help make important strides towards our Next Generation ESG strategy's goal of creating long-term value within our communities."
Discover how Gildan employees played their part in supporting education, the environment, and other areas aligned with the Company's Community Investment Policy.
Canada
Gildan's head office in Montreal partnered with First Book Canada, an organization dedicated to providing educational equity by creating home libraries for children from low-income and historically excluded communities. Employees came together to assemble book bags and write inspirational notes for 110 children, encouraging them to embark on their educational journeys.
Honduras
As part of the 11-year partnership between Gildan and World Vision Honduras, employees from Honduras spent an impactful day with nearly 100 students from Choloma, Villanueva, and Quimistán, promoting environmental education. Volunteers organized friendly games and contests around environmental topics, fostering love for nature among the younger generations.
Dominican Republic
Employees from the Dominican Republic participated in interactive games and distributed educational kits to help students from 12 sponsored schools prepare for the school year. Through this initiative, Gildan supported over 3,500 students with much-needed school supplies, helping equip them for success in their studies.
Nicaragua
Employees from Nicaragua participated in an 8-day reforestation event, planting over 7,500 forest and grafted citrus trees on three partner farms. Additionally, employees collaborated with local producers and institutions to provide technical training to ensure responsible and effective planting practices, reinforcing Gildan's commitment to creating a sustainable environment for future generations.
Bangladesh
Contributing to the community's efforts to promote education, Gildan's Bangladesh employees volunteered with two organizations - Bashbari Government Primary School, and Zamia Yakubia Habibia Dendabor - providing over 500 students with school supplies, hygiene packs, first-aid kits, and other necessities, helping alleviate financial strain on students and their families.
U.S.
Employees at the Eden and Charleston distribution centers partnered with The Last Dons and Charleston Promise Neighborhood respectively, packing backpacks with essential school supplies, and distributing these to local schools, supporting over 2,200 students in the U.S. with their educational endeavours.
Employees from Gildan's yarns facilities also engaged in a wide array of activities in their communities, including distributing backpacks and supplies to students in need, organizing Relay for Life fundraiser to support the American Cancer Society, and volunteering at the Rescue Ranch, an organization providing permanent shelter to rescue animals.
Australia
Gildan's Australian employees participated in a warehouse volunteer day with Good 360, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing essential goods and services to smaller charities and nonprofit organizations. Employees worked together to pack care kits filled with vital clothing for various communities in need, contributing to the well-being of individuals and families facing hardships.
Find out more about Gildan's respect for communities here.
Gildan Spotlights Employee-led Volunteering Activities for International Volunteer Day
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