SHEIN releases 2021 GHG emissions inventory

SHEIN releases 2021 GHG emissions inventory

Dubai, UAE: SHEIN, a global e-retailer of fashion, beauty and lifestyle products, today released targets to reduce overall emissions across its entire value chain by 25% by 2030 and its greenhouse gas (GhG) emissions inventory for 2021 – the year that will serve as the company’s baseline for achieving its Science-Based Targets. Embedding Science-Based Targets in sustainability management is crucial for the company’s efforts toward combating climate change and holding itself accountable for sustainability commitments.

SHEIN partnered with Intertek, an industry-leading Total Quality Assurance provider, to measure its 2021 carbon footprint impact, calculate its Scope 3 baseline emissions and identify Science-Based Targets through jointly conducted interactive workshops. This collaboration resulted in establishing the following 2030 goals, which are being submitted via a commitment letter for validation by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi):

- Scope 1, emissions generated from SHEIN operations, accountable for less than 0.05% of 2021 overall emissions: Reduce absolute emissions by 42% by 2030

- Scope 2, emissions from energy purchased to power SHEIN-owned facilities, accountable for less than 0.5% of 2021 overall emissions): Purchase renewable energy certificates (RECs) for 100% of electricity used in SHEIN operations by 2030

- Scope 3, emissions generated from SHEIN’s entire supply chain, accountable for