Manufacturers in the apparel space have continued to show their commitment to sustainability, from Gildan’s recognition by CDP for its ESG efforts to Everywhere Apparel adopting a closed-loop production method. The latest sustainability news comes from HanesBrands Latin America. The company’s Dos Rios facility achieves 100% solar power, with its Honduras plants not far behind, according to a post on hbisustains.com.

“Advancing energy efficiency practices at our facilities is critical to HanesBrands’ sustainability strategy,” the post reads. “We have set an ambitious goal of manufacturing with 100% renewable electricity by 2030.”

The Dos Rios plant in the Dominican Republic operates on 100% renewable solar energy supplied via a Solar Power Purchase Agreement with a local solar park. The agreement is the largest solar electric deal to date for HanesBrands — supplying 100% of the facility’s electrical needs for the next 10 years. The manufacturing facility churns out about 2 million pounds of fabric per week.

Additionally, HanesBrands completes the installation of company-owned solar panels at its Choloma and Villanueva parks in Honduras. The panels provide 50% renewable energy to power the manufacturing of sportswear, T-shirts, and decorated garments.

“This project is protecting the planet and saving money for the company to reinvest in our ambitious sustainability goals,” explains HBI Maintenance Manager Carlos Damas. “This installation is projected to pay for itself in just over three years, but the environmental savings are immediate.”

Hanes anticipates the projects will eliminate almost 33,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year.