Shein

Shein's latest reported carbon emissions for 2024 are approximately 26.2 billion kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 4.21 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 26.7 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions account for the vast majority, estimated at around 26.17 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution being the largest contributors.

For 2023, Shein reported total emissions of approximately 21.3 billion kg CO2e. This comprised around 6.55 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 25.8 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). Scope 3 emissions were approximately 21.26 billion kg CO2e.

In 2022, Shein's emissions data included Scope 1 at approximately 3.78 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) at around 19.5 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for that year were approximately 5.85 billion kg CO2e for purchased goods and services and 3.21 billion kg CO2e for downstream transportation and distribution.

Shein has set ambitious climate commitments. By 2050, the company aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain. This long-term goal is supported by near-term targets aligned with a 1.5°C warming pathway. Specifically, Shein commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2023 base year. Additionally, the company plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity to 100% by 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, a reduction target of 25% by 2030 from a 2023 base year has been set, covering categories such as purchased goods and services, fuel- and energy-related activities, upstream transportation and distribution, waste generated in operations, and end-of-life treatment of sold products. Further long-term targets include reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2050 and Scope 3 emissions by 90% within the same timeframe. These targets are recognised by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).