Shein Faces Scrutiny Over Rising Transport Emissions
Shein's sustainability report revealed a significant increase in carbon emissions from product transport in 2023 and 2024. The online fast-fashion giant primarily uses air freight, worsening its environmental impact compared to traditional retailers. This reliance on a more carbon-intensive supply chain model has sparked concerns.
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Shein, the fast-fashion behemoth, reported a 13.7% rise in carbon emissions from product transportation in 2024, according to its latest sustainability report. The report, released on Friday, also indicated a recalculation of 2023 emissions, now increased by 18% from previous figures.
Primarily utilizing air freight, Shein's approach to moving cheap clothing from suppliers in China to consumers worldwide has been characterized as a more carbon-intensive supply chain compared to traditional apparel retailers, which rely more heavily on shipping by container vessels.
This significant uptick in emissions has cast a spotlight on Shein's environmental practices, raising questions about the impact of its rapid growth and logistics model on global carbon output.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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