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Shein

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Shein, officially known as Shein Group Ltd., is a leading global online fashion retailer headquartered in China (CN). Founded in 2008, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across major regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia, establishing a strong presence in the fast-fashion industry. Specialising in women's apparel, Shein offers a diverse range of products, from trendy clothing to accessories, catering to a youthful demographic. What sets Shein apart is its agile supply chain and ability to deliver the latest fashion trends at competitive prices, making it a go-to destination for style-conscious shoppers. With a significant market position, Shein has achieved remarkable milestones, including a vast online community and millions of active users, solidifying its reputation as a pioneer in the fast-fashion landscape.

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61

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

30

Industry Benchmark

Shein's score of 61 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Shein's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Shein reported total carbon emissions of approximately 26,201,440,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 4,216,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 26,695,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a significant 26,170,529,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from purchased goods and services (about 11,201,419,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 8,519,829,000 kg CO2e). In 2023, Shein's total emissions were approximately 21,292,851,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 6,553,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at 25,788,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 21,260,511,000 kg CO2e. Shein has set ambitious climate commitments through its parent company, Roadget Business Pte. Ltd. The company aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. Near-term targets include a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2023 baseline, and a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Additionally, Shein plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 72.4% in 2023 to 100% by 2030. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2050, all of which are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) standards for limiting global warming to 1.5°C.

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Scope 1
3,728,040
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Scope 2
26,392,000
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Scope 3
6,012,112,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Shein's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Shein is in CN, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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