We have always prioritized caring for people, a commitment that defines us today as it has for over a century.

Starting from humble beginnings with just a single mill in North Carolina, we nurtured ambitious aspirations. Now, spanning more than a century, we operate globally across 30 countries with 48,000 associates dedicated to designing, manufacturing, and marketing our clothing. Yet, our focus remains steadfastly on people.

Our commitment extends beyond those we serve; it encompasses who we are. Every member of our associate community is supported, encouraged, and empowered. We provide safe, fulfilling jobs with competitive wages and benefits, and we celebrate our diversity. Our company culture is built on placing people at the forefront, ensuring opportunities for all.

Integrity guides everything we do. We uphold stringent ethical standards for ourselves and our partners. Through extensive community support initiatives, we give back to the communities that support our business. By 2030, our goal is to positively impact the lives of at least ten million people—a lofty ambition that reflects our dedication to making a meaningful difference.

Our progress towards these goals is significant, and we are committed to continuing this journey.

It is ingrained in our DNA to uphold responsibility—towards people, our communities, and the planet. We are committed to enhancing our environmental performance daily, striving to create a more sustainable world for everyone. Our ambitions are substantial, aiming to make a significant impact by pushing ourselves further.

To drive meaningful transformation, we are evaluating our operations internally and throughout our entire value chain, from the initial stages in the cotton fields to how consumers dispose of our products. Unlike many other apparel brands, we oversee a majority (over 70%) of our product and fabric manufacturing. This ownership allows us to take decisive action, swiftly implement management decisions, and think ambitiously. It enables us to amplify our investments and effect substantial change.

Through our Global Environmental Health and Safety (GEHS) initiatives, we enforce guiding policies and actionable protocols that embed environmental responsibility into our global facilities. Continuously improving our environmental performance is integral to our corporate culture, extending beyond cost reduction and risk mitigation to driving our purpose and actions.

In our commitment to catalyze change within the apparel industry, we actively participate in initiatives such as the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (now known as Cascale).

As a company dedicated to providing clothing globally, we recognize our responsibility for the environmental impact across our products’ lifecycle. This drives us to set ambitious sustainability targets.

Our goals include increasing the use of sustainable alternatives for cotton and polyester, our primary materials. Additionally, we are striving to integrate recyclable materials into our single-use plastic packaging, aiming to eliminate non-recyclable or non-compostable packaging by 2025.

Furthermore, we are committed to advancing our industry towards a circular economy model. This means ensuring that the valuable materials and components in our apparel are recycled or remanufactured into new products, thereby reducing our contribution to landfills.