Climate Change Data

J.Crew Group, LLC

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-01-30 to 2023-01-28)

Reporting Period: 2022-01-30 to 2023-01-28

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:555,792 tCO2e/year (Scope 1, 2, and 3)
Scope 1 Emissions:2,721 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:20,946 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:532,125 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:52,192.47 MWh/year
Waste Generated:2,238 tons/year (89% diverted from landfills)
Carbon Intensity:0.0069 MTCO2e/square foot (Scope 1 & 2)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate change
  • Biodiversity
  • Regenerative agriculture
  • Circularity
  • Fair Trade
  • Water stewardship
  • Chemical management
  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB)
  • Responsible Supply Chain
  • Ethical Business Practices
  • Transparency

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 23% compared to 2019 baseline.
  • Reduced Scope 3 emissions by 8% compared to 2019 baseline.
  • Avoided over 1.6 million pounds of virgin plastic by transitioning to 100% recycled content polybags.
  • Collected over 1.6 million garments through trade-in program for resale or recycling.
  • Diverted 76 tons of waste from landfills through partnership with Cotton Inc.’s Blue Jeans Go Green.
  • Launched first products made with regenerative cotton certified to regenagri® standard and Regenerative Organic Certified®.
  • Launched first style with bluesign®-approved denim.

Social Achievements

  • Reached goal of 15% of third-party vendors being Black-owned businesses.
  • 48% of Madewell's denim was Fair Trade Certified™.
  • Expanded Fair Trade reach, certifying three additional factories and contributing nearly $1 million in premiums.
  • Launched company-wide DEIB training.
  • Launched branded pronoun pins supporting LGBTQ+ inclusion.
  • Partnered with Open to All’s Retail Charter to reduce racial bias in retail.
  • Created J.Crew Group Associate Care Fund to assist associates in need.

Governance Achievements

  • Updated Supplier Code of Conduct to reflect stronger requirements and policies.
  • Created a Human Rights Statement.
  • Updated Social Responsibility Guidelines.
  • Implemented forced labor training for associates.
  • Mandated adherence to Transparency and Traceability SOP in vendor agreements.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Reduce absolute Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 85% by 2030.
  • Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 30% by 2030.
  • 100% of our operations will be carbon neutral by 2030.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Source 100% of key fibers sustainably by 2025.
  • Achieve 90% Fair Trade Certified™ denim by 2025.
  • Source 100% of polyester from sustainable sources by 2025.
  • Source 100% of nylon from sustainable sources by 2025.
  • Source 100% of man-made cellulosic fibers from sustainable sources by 2025.
  • Source 100% of leather from sustainable sources by 2025.
  • Source 100% of wool from sustainable sources by 2025.
  • 100% of our packaging will be sustainably sourced and free of virgin plastic by 2025.
Short-term Goals:
  • Collect an additional 1 million pairs of denim by end of 2023.

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions due to climate events and macroeconomic changes.
  • Climate change impacts on cotton production (drought, extreme heat).
  • Evolving consumer preferences and reduced overall consumption.
  • Complexity of measuring and verifying Scope 3 emissions.
  • Addressing emissions as store fleet increases.
  • Shifting regulatory landscape.
  • Challenges in sourcing sustainable synthetic fibers.
  • Challenges in sourcing sustainable wool that meets quality and cost needs.
  • Complexity of scaling regenerative agriculture practices.
  • Racial bias in retail.
  • Lack of fully scalable solution for polybag recycling.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developed alternative sourcing strategies.
  • Investing in regenerative agriculture programs.
  • Investing in water stewardship projects in Vietnam and Texas.
  • Partnering with Apparel Impact Institute to engage suppliers in setting emission reduction targets.
  • Driving progress through adoption of Higg FEM.
  • Transitioning to 100% recycled content polybags.
  • Implementing Reducing Racial Bias in Retail training.
  • Partnering with RTS for polybag diversion pilot.
  • Implementing a comprehensive chemical management program.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 153 audits in 2022

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Social Responsibility Guidelines
  • Higg FEM assessments
  • Transparency One platform
  • Kharon ClearView platform for high-risk actor screening
  • Mandated adherence to Transparency and Traceability SOP

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events (droughts, floods)
  • Supply chain disruptions
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Market shifts
  • Carbon pricing mechanisms
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products
  • Increased use of renewable energy
  • Regenerative agriculture

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
  • Goal 13 (Climate Action)
  • Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
  • Goal 5 (Gender Equality)
  • Goal 15 (Life on Land)

Initiatives contribute to these goals through sustainable material sourcing, emission reductions, water stewardship, responsible supply chain practices, DEIB initiatives, and support for regenerative agriculture.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Products made with regenerative cotton
  • Products made with bluesign®-approved fabrics
  • Products made with recycled materials
  • Upcycled products

Awards & Recognition

  • Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity
  • Human Right Campaign Corporate Equality Index (100% score)
  • Textile Exchange Ryan Young Climate+ Award