HanesBrands (HBI) announces it has earned the Energy Star Partner of the Year Award for Sustained Excellence in Energy Management from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy. This is the company’s 14th consecutive award for continued progress in environmental sustainability.

HanesBrands was recognized by the EPA for significant improvements to overall energy performance. The company’s 2030 sustainability goals include reducing energy use by an additional 25%, using 100% renewable electricity and launching science-based emission reduction targets. When compared to a 2007 baseline, HBI’s energy intensity (energy per pound) has reduced by 26%, CO2 intensity has reduced by 46%, absolute CO2 emissions are down 60%, and 55% of total energy in 2022 came from renewable sources.

“We’re incredibly proud of our ongoing recognition as an Energy Star Partner and remain deeply committed to maintaining our sustainably leadership,” said Chris Fox, chief sustainability officer, HanesBrands. “Our 2030 sustainability goals are ambitious with our intense focus on business practices that will ultimately improve the lives of people, protect the planet, and produce even more sustainable products.”

The Energy Star award follows the January announcement that HBI was recognized by CDP for earning A- scores in both climate change and water security. HBI was in the top 12% of companies assessed and one of two peer companies to receive leadership status in both categories in the CDP 2022 Climate Change Report issued in December 2022.

“As we accelerate historic efforts to address climate change, public-private partnerships will be essential to realizing the scale of our ambition,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan in a press release. “I applaud this year’s Energy Star award winners for working with EPA to deliver a clean energy future that saves American consumers and businesses money and creates jobs.”

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