📊 People: Supplier Audits and Compliance
Supplier audits expanded from 664 in 2021 to 3,990 in 2023.
Suppliers receiving top grades (A or B) increased from 18% in 2022 to 29% in 2023.
Suppliers receiving low grades (D or E) dropped from 35% to 20%.
Shein terminated 5 non-compliant suppliers in 2023.
"Two child labor cases were identified and resolved in 2023," Shein reported.
🌍 Planet: A Mixed Bag
Greenhouse gas emissions increased by 80% in 2023, from 9.17M to 16.68M metric tons CO2e.
Shein has set a goal to reduce emissions by 25% by 2030.
Polyester usage rose to 76% of total fibers in 2023, up from 64% in 2022.
Only 7.9% of polyester used in 2023 was recycled; the goal is to reach 31% by 2030.
🔄 Process: Circularity in Focus
Shein is committed to achieving a fully circular textile supply chain by 2050.
Focus areas include product longevity, waste reduction, and cross-supply chain collaboration.
This initiative is part of Shein’s participation in World Circular Textiles Day.
Can Shein truly balance growth with sustainability?
