Shein’s emissions targets validated by SBTi

SINGAPORE – Fast fashion giant Shein has had its emissions reduction targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to bring it in line with the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.

It has pledged to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 42% by 2030 and scope 3 by 25% within the same timeframe, with a 2023 baseline year.