SHEIN, a global online fashion retailer, announced its net-zero science-based target by 2050 was approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
The company plans to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030, reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 25% by 2030 and increase active annual sourcing of renewable electricity to 100% by 2030.
The Singapore-based retailer also seeks to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% and reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050.
“SBTi’s validation of our net-zero targets marks an important step in SHEIN’s decarbonization journey,” said Mustan Lalani, Global Head of Sustainability at SHEIN, in a statement. “We are committed to reducing emissions across our value chain and recognise that addressing Scope 3 emissions is a complex but critical part of that effort. As we continue this work, we will build on our momentum and adapt our approach in line with evolving technologies, policies and industry best practices.”
In 2024, with the support of sustainability consultancy Anthesis Group, the company developed a decarbonization roadmap to guide SHEIN’s progress toward meeting its near- and long-term emissions reduction targets. This roadmap outlines priority decarbonization actions based on their emissions reduction potential, technical and operational feasibility, and alignment with SHEIN’s business strategy and growth plans.
SHEIN plans to power all directly managed operations with 100% renewable electricity by 2030 through increased on-site electricity production from solar photovoltaic installations across SHEIN-operated facilities and the purchase of high-integrity Energy Attribute Certificates.
The company will enhance energy consumption monitoring and upgrade systems across its directly managed facilities to improve energy efficiency and reduce consumption. It also plans to phase out fossil fuels by transitioning to electric vehicles and reducing fugitive emissions, including through the use of fire suppression systems with lower global warming potential.
SHEIN also plans to optimize its global logistics network and route planning; promote the greater use of land, sea or multimodal routes; improve load and packaging efficiency; and use lower-emission transport modes.