Climate Change Data

Sharon Lee Ltd

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:188.6 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:0.0 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:18.6 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:169.9 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:55%
Total Energy Consumption:82,093 kWh
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Employee wellbeing
  • Human rights
  • Giving back
  • Supply chain stewardship
  • Stakeholder relationships
  • Product innovation and quality
  • Waste and recycling
  • Packaging
  • Shipping
  • Energy and emissions
  • Raw materials

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved carbon neutral operations (zero direct emissions and carbon neutral on Scope 2 indirect emissions)
  • 100% of textile waste measured and monitored; 80% of textile waste reused or remanufactured; 0% textile waste to landfill.
  • Reduced energy consumption through switching to energy-efficient LED bulbs in 74% of lighting fixtures.

Social Achievements

  • Maintained a 2:1 female to male employee ratio; 33% female leadership.
  • Full compliance on accident records, first aid training, fire marshal training, emergency and fire procedures, and up-to-date equipment servicing in SMETA audit.
  • Supported employees suffering from anxiety and mental health issues during the pandemic.
  • 100% of workforce earns above UK minimum wage.
  • Supported the Give a Buddy Bag project, providing 13 bags to children in crisis.

Governance Achievements

  • Annual SMETA auditing of both UK production facility and main offshore suppliers.
  • Continued to process orders during the COVID-19 pandemic, prioritizing supplier and customer continuity.
  • Membership in Sedex and BPMA.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net zero emissions by 2030
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Zero landfill of pre-production samples and quality control rejects from HQ.
  • Eliminate or offset all Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions.
  • All cartons for retail orders from 100% recycled cardboard.
  • Offer recycled polyester thread on embroideries at no extra cost.
  • Implement criteria on domestic transport to favor lowest carbon options.
  • Align lowest wage rates with Living Wage Foundation UK rates.
  • Provide financial support to UK charitable projects chosen by employees.
  • Introduce new ranges of stock caps and beanies using recycled fibres and lower-impact yarns with accessible minimums.
  • Formally measure and monitor customer satisfaction.

Environmental Challenges

  • High carbon footprint from air freight.
  • Need to reduce Scope 3 emissions.
  • Difficulty in sourcing sustainable materials at accessible minimum order quantities.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Investigating strategies to reduce air freight or mitigate its environmental impacts.
  • Planning to offset remaining emissions after calculating next set of carbon emissions.
  • Collaborating with a supplier on a vertical integration solution to offer recycled fibres with accessible minimum order quantities.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Annual SMETA audits

Responsible Procurement
  • SMETA audits covering labour standards, health and safety, environmental assessment, and business ethics.
  • Use of STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX certified fabrics.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, B Corporation’s B Impact Assessment, HIGG FEM

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 45001, STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • New range of hats using recycled polyester fabric (Repreve)
  • New range of beanies using Polyalana fibre

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed