Shein
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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Industry Benchmark
Shein's score of 13 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Shein's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Shein reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 9,150,000,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This included about 3,781,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, which encompasses direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and around 19,505,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. The majority of their emissions, approximately 9,150,000,000 kg CO2e, were attributed to Scope 3, which includes emissions from the entire value chain, such as purchased goods and services (about 5,853,376,000 kg CO2e) and downstream transportation and distribution (approximately 3,209,032,000 kg CO2e). In 2021, Shein's emissions were slightly lower, with total emissions of about 6,283,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3, alongside 3,728,040 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 24,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2. Despite these substantial figures, Shein has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate strategy. The absence of defined reduction goals suggests a need for enhanced transparency and accountability in their climate commitments. As a major player in the fashion industry, Shein's emissions profile highlights the broader challenges faced by the sector in addressing climate change and reducing carbon footprints.
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Add to project| 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,728,040 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 26,392,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 6,283,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Shein is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
