Hanesbrands, Inc. - HBI STOCK NEWS

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Hanesbrands, Inc. (HBI) is a globally recognized manufacturer and marketer of everyday basic apparel. Headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Hanesbrands is known for its iconic innerwear and activewear apparel brands, which include Hanes, Champion, Playtex, Bali, Maidenform, Flexees, JMS/Just My Size, Barely There, Wonderbra, and Gear for Sports. The company also boasts a strong international presence with brands such as Zorba, Sol y Oro, Rinbros, Track N Field, and Ritmo.

Hanesbrands' extensive portfolio is well-diversified across different segments and regions, enabling it to operate through various retail channels, including wholesale distribution to discount, midmarket, and department store retailers, as well as direct-to-consumer sales via physical stores and e-commerce platforms. Vertically integrated, Hanesbrands produces more than 70% of its products in company-controlled factories spread across over three dozen countries. This vertical integration ensures greater control over quality, cost, and supply chain efficiencies.

Founded in 1901, Hanesbrands has a longstanding history of delivering high-quality apparel. The company made a significant acquisition in October 2013 when it bought Maidenform Brands, Inc., thereby adding the Maidenform, Lilyette, and Flexees brands to its impressive portfolio. As of 2012, Hanesbrands was ranked No. 512 on the Fortune 1000 list, with more than $4.5 billion in sales and employing approximately 51,500 people across more than 25 countries.

Recent achievements and sustainability initiatives

Hanesbrands is deeply committed to sustainability, with ambitious goals for 2025 and 2030 focusing on three pillars: People, Planet, and Product. By 2030, the company aims to positively impact the lives of 10 million people. As of 2023, they have already reached 3.4 million through various creative sustainability initiatives. Key programs like 'Green for Good' invest savings from recycling into community improvement projects, providing access to medical services, funding health clinics, and facilitating over 1,500 life-changing surgeries.

On the environmental front, Hanesbrands has achieved a notable 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions since 2019, alongside reductions in water use and packaging weight. The company aims for zero waste across its operations by 2025 and 100% renewable electricity by 2030. Hanesbrands has pioneered innovative projects such as using biomass boiler technologies and solar power, significantly reducing its carbon footprint.

Hanesbrands has been recognized with various awards including the Energy Star Sustained Excellence Award and the A- score in the 2023 CDP Climate Change Report and CDP Water Security Report. These accolades affirm Hanesbrands' leadership in sustainability and its ongoing commitment to creating a positive impact.

For more information about Hanesbrands' sustainability initiatives, visit their dedicated platform at hbisustains.com.