Shein unveils plans to reduce emissions throughout company

Fast fashion brand, Shein, has made measures to cut emissions from its operations by 2030. Shein has teamed up with quality assurance company Intertek, to calculate its Scope 3 baseline emissions, quantify the impact of its 2021 carbon footprint, and identify Science-Based Targets through jointly held interactive workshops.

The following objectives of the partnership are being submitted via a commitment letter to the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) for approval:

Scope 1:: By 2030, cut the absolute emissions produced by Shein activities by 42%.

Scope 1:: By 2030, purchase certificates for renewable energy equal to 100% of the power utilized by Shein activities.

Scope 3: By 2030, cut absolute emissions by 25% throughout Shein’s full production chain.

Shein will enhance expenditures in energy-saving initiatives across its operations, together with the purchase of renewable energy certificates, to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions.

Shein stated that it is “essential” that it interacts closely with knowledgeable partners to work on a transition to renewable energy sources and carbon reduction plans because Scope 3 accounts for the majority of the company’s emissions.

To develop the roadmap for emissions reduction inside Shein’s supply chain, Shein has announced that it will provide up to $7.6 million in programmatic support to Apparel Impact Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to decarbonizing and modernizing the fashion industry supply chain.

Adam Whinston, Global Head of ESG at Shein, said that they’re taking a huge step forward, unveiling a new set of 2030 goals that will help them achieve carbon reduction targets for their entire supply chain over the next seven years. Their relationships serve as a further testament to their dedication to putting forward long-term plans to empower suppliers and advance sustainable innovation with a focus on lowering carbon emissions. This declaration reaffirms their firm commitment to corporate social responsibility and sustainability activities.