Shein
Overall Rating: 2 out of 5 (Poor)
Average Price: 7.9 USD
Location: China
Environment Rating: 1 out of 5
In 2021, Shein generated about 6.3 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent, with almost all of its impact taking place in its supply chain.
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Shein targets to reduce supply chain emissions by 25 percent by 2030 through energy-efficient projects and a transition to renewable energy for manufacturing. But there is little evidence that Shein are on track to meet those targets.
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Shein's Fast Fashion Business Model primarily focuses on frequent product releases and which leads to high textile waste and chemical pollution
Human Rights Rating: 2 out of 5
Shein regularly conducts audits of their primary suppliers against their own human rights objectives and supplier code of conduct
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Even though Shein has a social responsibility page detailing its labor rights commitments, it does not provide full supply chain disclosures, unlike most other fashion retailers
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Animal Welfare Rating: 2 out of 5
Shein's Animal Welfare Policy states that it does not source materials from exotic animals or endangered species. E.g: Fur and Leather
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Shein also prefers to work with suppliers that are accredited by recognized third-party animal welfare standards but aren't transparent about their suppliers and whether they have robust animal welfare policies.
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