At SHEIN, we strive to not only improve the lives of those in the communities we reach and operate in, but also ensure we remain accountable to our network of suppliers. We do this through third-party audits, trainings, community programs, volunteering initiatives and philanthropic giving across our global value chain.
SUPPLY CHAIN ACCOUNTABILITY
SHEIN does not own or operate any manufacturing facilities. Instead, we work with a network of contract manufacturers to procure products that carry the SHEIN brand. SHEIN is fully committed to managing our supply chain responsibly, and to supporting our suppliers in providing working conditions that meet international standards.
Ensuring Accountability and Upholding Our Standards
Using industry best practices and guidance from regulators, SHEIN has developed and implemented a robust set of supply chain management policies and programs. These include our Supplier Code of Conduct and Supplier Responsibility Standards. Through these mechanisms, we enforce stringent requirements on suppliers of SHEIN-branded products to comply with health and safety, labor and social welfare, and environmental standards, as well as applicable laws and regulations.
Supplier compliance is enforced through our SHEIN Responsible Sourcing (SRS) Policy , which establishes clear definitions and penalties for violations. We work with independent third-party verification agencies, such as Bureau Veritas, Intertek, Openview, SGS, TÜV Rheinland, and QIMA, to conduct regular, unannounced audits of suppliers and subcontractors, and also invest in training suppliers to comply with our requirements. In 2023, a total of 3,990 on-site SRS audits were conducted on suppliers and subcontractors based in China.
SUPPLY CHAIN Empowerment
Supplier Community Empowerment Program
Our Supplier Community Empowerment Program (SCEP) is an initiative that advances supplier partners and their communities at different stages of their development, providing factory and facility enhancements, training and upskilling for workers and services for communities within the supplier ecosystems in Brazil, China and Turkey. Through the program, SHEIN has been implementing long-term initiatives to empower supplier partners across four key pillars: factory enhancement, technology innovation, training support and community engagement.
In April 2023, we announced plans to allocate up to US$70 million for programs under the SCEP over the next five years. Learn more about the SCEP and our latest progress here.
SHEIN Spotlight
The SHEIN Spotlight programme aims to alleviate financial burdens and improve the overall quality of life for our workers and their families. One such example that illustrates the impact of this programme is that of Ms. Liu, a dedicated worker at one of our supplier factories. Ms. Liu has been working at the factory for more than three years and has been the sole breadwinner for her family of five since her husband’s medical issues began in 2021. With the added responsibility of funding her husband’s medical expenses and her three children’s education, she faced significant financial challenges.
In 2022, Ms. Liu learned about SHEIN Spotlight through a poster at her workplace. She has since received approximately RMB 24,000 in grants from the programme over multiple years; support which has eased her financial burden.
AcceleraSHEIN
In 2023, SHEIN launched AcceleraSHEIN – a global seller empowerment program. We support sellers in achieving their business goals while selling with SHEIN through education and training programs, among other benefits.
As part of the program, 100,000 high-potential and high-performing marketplace sellers will receive incentives and mentorship to hit annual sales milestones of US$100,000 within three years. Additionally, 10,000 sellers are fast-tracked to achieve US$1 million in annual sales within three years.
GIVING BACK TO OUR GLOBAL COMMUNITY
Building on our work in 2022, SHEIN announced in 2023 that it would set aside up to US$35 million over the next five years to expand or fund new global or in-country social impact activities, focusing on creating opportunities for women, youth and disadvantaged communities to access their full potential.
At SHEIN, we aim to empower our different stakeholder communities with the tools, capabilities and funding to improve and change lives, whether in their personal or professional capacity.”
Molly Miao, Chief Operating Officer
The following are some of the initiatives that we supported in 2024:
Fundação Laço Rosa (Brazil): In Brazil, SHEIN has partnered with Fundação Laço Rosa (Pink Ribbon Foundation), a non-profit organisation, since 2022 to support women affected by breast cancer. Together, SHEIN and Fundação Laço Rosa have launched initiatives such as a mobile mammography service, providing screenings in underserved communities, with approximately 2,000 exams conducted in 2024.
Wrocław Children and Youth Development and Activity Centres (Poland): SHEIN provided financial support to the Wrocław Children and Youth Development and Activity Centres, focused on creating engaging opportunities for children to develop soft skills and gain personal growth in a fun environment. In 2024, SHEIN’s support helped organise summer day camps for around 100 primary school children, with the centres hosting a Christmas party for 100 children and youths at the end of the year.
Access Fellowship Programme
(Singapore) : SHEIN contributed S$350,000 to support the Access Fellowship Programme (AFP) in 2024 and 2025. The programme aims to empower participants by building core skills such as career planning, personal branding, problem-solving, project management, and communication for their future careers. Launched in May 2024, the inaugural AFP connected its first cohort of participants with mentors from partner companies, including SHEIN.
Dress for Success (multiple countries): Dress for Success (DFS) is a not-for-profit organisation that empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life, with over 100 local affiliates in 17 countries.
As part of SHEIN’s commitment to women’s empowerment causes, SHEIN has partnered with six local affiliates of DFS to support them in providing women with the skills, resources, and the network to build their careers and shape their futures confidently.
Learn more about our DFS partnerships here.
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