Online retailer Shein plans to cut emissions across its supply chain by 25% by 2030, the company announced in September.
The targets are among the first public steps to cut carbon emissions for the company, which has become a formidable player in the U.S. fast fashion market. The growth has come with a heavy carbon footprint. Last year, Shein’s operations produced 6.3 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions.
“Today we’re taking a significant step forward, announcing a new set of 2030 goals that will help us accomplish emissions reduction targets for our entire supply chain over the next seven years,” said Adam Whinston, global head of ESG at Shein.
As part of its efforts, Shein set a series of sustainability goals using 2021 data as a benchmark, compiled as a greenhouse gas emissions inventory with the help of certification company Interek. The retailer outlined reduction targets for each emissions level, which includes working with hundreds of suppliers to implement greener practices.
BY THE NUMBERS: SHEIN’S EMISSIONS GOALS
42% - Percent by which Shein aims to reduce its scope 1, owned-operations emissions by 2030
500 - The number of partner facilities Shein and the Apparel Impact Institute will work with to implement energy-savings programs, as part of its scope 3 emissions targets
25% - The percent by which Shein aims to reduce its scope 3 emissions by 2030
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