Shein’s transport carbon emissions rise in 2024
From Yahoo Finance: 2025-06-16 07:49:00
Online fast-fashion retailer Shein’s 2024 sustainability report reveals a 13.7% increase in carbon emissions from product transportation. The company also adjusted its 2023 transport emissions, which were 18% higher than initial estimates due to a revised calculation method.
Shein aims to reduce emissions by producing, packaging, and shipping closer to customers. The company focuses on decreasing emissions in purchased goods/services and transportation. These sectors account for 96% of its emissions, according to its 2024 goals.
To achieve emission reduction goals, Shein plans to minimize transportation distances and enhance transport efficiency. They aim to use more land/sea transport, adopt eco-friendly vehicles, and optimize load efficiency to cut emissions and costs.
Shein’s emission reduction targets, approved by SBTi, aim for a 25% decrease in Scope 3 emissions by 2030. The company ended 12 supplier relationships in 2024 for policy violations and conducted over 4,000 supplier audits in China.
Shein took action to address rising transport emissions and supply chain issues in its 2024 sustainability report. The company is committed to reducing emissions, optimizing efficiency, and ensuring responsible supplier practices for a more sustainable future.