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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Shein's score of 33 is higher than 85% 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, headquartered in China (CN), reported significant carbon emissions totalling approximately 9,150,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 3,781,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from direct operations, and 19,505,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, which are associated with purchased electricity. The majority of their emissions, about 9,150,000,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which encompasses indirect emissions from the supply chain, including purchased goods and services. Shein has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2023 as the base year. Additionally, the company plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 72.4% in 2023 to 100% by 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, Shein targets a reduction of 25% by 2030, focusing on emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation, and waste generated in operations. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect Shein's intention to contribute to global climate goals while addressing its substantial carbon footprint.
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| 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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Shein is committed to some 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.
