J.Jill, Inc.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed

Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed

Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed

Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed

Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed

Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed

Water Consumption:Not disclosed

Waste Generated:Not disclosed

Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

Empower More People
Support the Planet
Operate With Purpose

Environmental Achievements

Reduced reliance on air shipping of finished goods overseas from 24% in 2021 to 5% in 2023
Decreased electrical usage in our distribution center by 22% since 2018
Reformulated wash recipes in our production processes to reduce water and chemical consumption
17% of private brand products procured and sourced in 2023 met our definition of sustainable

Social Achievements

Reportable injury incidence rates continue to be below industry average
Donated over $24 million to support women through The J.Jill Compassion Fund in the last 20 years
$558K in grants donated to 38 organizations in 32 markets in 2023
Launched Welcome Everybody Campaign to improve inclusivity in sizing and representation

Governance Achievements

Established a culture of transparency and accountability
Governance by an engaged Board of Directors
Follow responsible marketing practices and prioritize privacy and data security

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:

Not disclosed

Medium-term Goals:

Develop circular design principles and train relevant staff in 2025
Define sustainable packaging principles and begin incorporating sustainable attributes into branded and nonbranded packaging by 2025

Short-term Goals:

Conduct Scope 1 and 2 GHG inventory in 2024 and set a reduction goal by 2025
Eliminate intentionally added PFAS from private label products by 2024
Require vendors to adhere to certain chemical restrictions by the end of 2024
Require suppliers to partner with a certifying authority to monitor ZDHC compliance by 2025
25% of apparel made in part or fully from fibers that meet our definition of sustainable by the end of 2025
100% of associates offered unconscious bias training by 2025
Partner with, or donate to, a nonprofit organization that supports women in one of our sourcing communities by 2025

Environmental Challenges

Reducing energy use across global sites
Reducing water usage in the fashion industry
Decreasing waste related to mail catalogs and product packaging

Mitigation Strategies

Converted to a new energy-control management system in the Tilton distribution center
Converted 92% of retail stores to LED lighting since 2014
Decreased air shipments for e-commerce orders
Reformulated wash recipes to reduce water consumption
Decreased overall merchandise inventory by more than 25% since 2019
Partnered with Trex® to recycle plastic bags and film
Reduced the size of frequently used shipping boxes

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Annual CSR audits for each factory producing J.Jill private label products; unannounced facility visits and private worker interviews for certain factories; third-party audits for other factories

Responsible Procurement

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy
Vendor Code of Conduct
Compliance with applicable U.S. federal laws

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

Severe weather and other natural events

Transition Risks

Evolving regulatory landscape

Opportunities

Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, Apparel, Accessories & Footwear Industry Standards Version 2023-12 (ISSB)

Certifications: ISO 14001 (for catalog paper mills)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

Products made with Lenzing fibers
Pure Jill sub-brand using organically grown cotton and hemp

Awards & Recognition

Ranked on The Women’s Edge and Boston Globe Magazine’s list of Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts