Category: Sustainability & Social Impact

SHEIN’s Center of Innovation for Garment Manufacturing Achieves Zero Waste to Landfill Certification November 22, 2024 Corporate News, Company Updates, Planet, Process, Protecting the Environment, Sustainability & Social Impact

SHEIN’s Center of Innovation for Garment Manufacturing (CIGM) has achieved the Zero Waste to Landfill Management System certification by TÜV Rheinland (TÜVR), an independent third-party audit partner. The CIGM is SHEIN’s third facility to receive this certification, with SHEIN’s two other facilities achieving the certification earlier this year in February.    A ceremony was held […]

2023 Sustainability and Social Impact Report August 22, 2024 Company Updates, Corporate News, Sustainability & Social Impact

SHEIN has released its 2023 Sustainability and Social Impact Report, which sets out its commitment to continued progress and transparency in its sustainability and social impact initiatives. This year’s report provides updates on SHEIN’s ongoing efforts to achieve its near- and long-term targets, enhance its governance systems, and build a growing network of partners to support […]

SHEIN launches €200 Million Circularity Fund in the UK and the EU and commits to investing €50 million in broader ESG efforts July 10, 2024 Company Updates, Corporate News, Planet, Press Releases, Process, Protecting the Environment, Sustainability & Social Impact

SHEIN, a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, today announced a commitment to invest €250 million in the UK and EU over the next five years. Reflecting its goal of creating a future-ready fashion industry, SHEIN’s investment will include the creation of a Circularity Fund, along with operational and commercial investments aimed at further enhancing […]

The UnTours Foundation Selected as Second Grant Recipient of SHEIN’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Fund May 22, 2024 Uncategorized, Company Updates, Corporate News, Planet, Press Releases, Process, Protecting the Environment, Sustainability & Social Impact

SHEIN’s US$250,000 disbursement to The UnTours Foundation will fund a Cambodian initiative that partners with social enterprises to upcycle textile waste. SHEIN, a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, is pleased to announce The UnTours Foundation as the second grant recipient of its Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Fund. The UnTours Foundation is a non-profit organization […]

SHEIN Achieves Zero Waste to Landfill Certification for Two Facilities May 20, 2024 Corporate News, Company Updates, Planet, Protecting the Environment, Sustainability & Social Impact

SHEIN is making progress towards its goal of building a waste-less future with two of its facilities receiving the Zero Waste to Landfill Management System (ZWTL MS 2022) certification. As part of the certification process, both facilities underwent assessment in 2023 by TÜV Rheinland, an independent third-party audit partner, and were certified in February 2024 […]

SHEIN Launches “SHEIN X Rescued Collection” Made Using Rescued Fabrics May 10, 2024 Corporate News, Empowering Creatives, Empowering Entrepreneurs, Process, SHEIN X, Sustainability & Social Impact

All garments from the collaboration are designed using deadstock fabric sourced through Queen of Raw SHEIN, a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, announces the launch of SHEIN X Rescued, a collection by six SHEIN X designers that use deadstock materials sourced through SHEIN’s partnership with Queen of Raw. Queen of Raw is a global […]

Denim Goes Water-less March 13, 2024 Blogs, Planet, Sustainability & Social Impact

Traditional denim production methods require gallons and gallons of water Denim fabric has to be dyed dark blue – a process that requires lots of water – before then being washed out with stone or acid washing and sand blasting to produce the aged denim effect that we know and love. Manufacturers also have to create costly and non-recyclable molds for each new print […]

SHEIN Deepens Commitment to Women’s Empowerment through Expanded Collaborations with Dress for Success Affiliates March 08, 2024 Corporate News, Company Updates, Giving Back, Press Releases, Supporting the Community, Sustainability & Social Impact

Latest collaboration will see SHEIN pledge US$430,000 towards six local affiliates SHEIN, a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, is deepening its commitment to women’s empowerment causes by expanding its collaboration with local affiliates of Dress for Success (DFS), a not-for-profit organisation that empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a support network, and […]

Global Customer Study Unveils Eagerness for Circularity Among SHEIN Customers  December 15, 2023 Sustainability & Social Impact, Protecting the Environment

As we advance in building circular systems within our company, it’s essential that we first know how our customers wear and share our clothing to actively involve them in transitioning to a more circular economy. We conducted six studies to achieve this, surveying over 3,500 SHEIN customers in the U.S., Mexico, Brazil, the UK, France, […]