Climate Change Data

J.Crew Group, LLC

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021-01-31 to 2022-01-29)

Reporting Period: 2021-01-31 to 2022-01-29

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:18,575 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:1,967 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:16,608 tCO2e/year (location-based)
Scope 3 Emissions:633,077 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:1900 tons/year (distribution centers)
Carbon Intensity:0.0052 MTCO2e/sq ft (2021)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Sustainable Raw Materials
  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
  • Human Rights & Ethical Labor Practices
  • Waste, Plastics & Packaging
  • Regenerative Agriculture
  • Circular Economy
  • Community & Partnership Engagement
  • Water Stewardship & Chemical Management
  • ESG Reporting & Engagement
  • Supplier Relations, Responsible Procurement & Transparency
  • Talent Attraction, Development & Employee Well-being
  • Corporate Governance
  • Biodiversity
  • Business Conduct & Ethics
  • Data Privacy & Cybersecurity

Environmental Achievements

  • 52% of key fibers were sustainably sourced in 2021 (up from 42% in 2020)
  • 61% of cotton was certified organic, recycled, or Better Cotton-sourced
  • 100% of sweater and non-apparel cashmere collections were Good Cashmere Standard® certified
  • 38 tons of CO2 saved from atmosphere by recycling with FABSCRAP
  • Eco-puffer saved 4,396,549 bottles from landfills
  • 41% of paper and plastic packaging was sustainably sourced (up from 13% in 2020)
  • 15% reduction in packaging types not meeting sustainability requirements
  • Transitioned polybags to 100% recycled content, avoiding over 1.6 million pounds of virgin plastic annually
  • Distribution centers diverted 1,900 tons of waste from landfills (86.3% of total waste)

Social Achievements

  • $1 million contributed in Fair Trade premiums, empowering over 13,000 workers
  • Donated $160,000 to One Warm Coat, helping warm over 150,000 people
  • 7,000 hours of volunteer time donated by associates
  • Launched circular design training for associates
  • Joined the Black in Fashion Council (BIFC)
  • Committed to the Fifteen Percent Pledge
  • Achieved 100% score on Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index
  • Undertook a pay equity audit
  • Added pronoun requests to employment applications and onboarding

Governance Achievements

  • 50% of Board positions held by women
  • 50% of Board positions held by members of underrepresented racial and ethnic groups
  • Established a cross-sectional DEIB Council

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • By 2030: Carbon neutral operations (Scope 1 and 2)
Short-term Goals:
  • By 2025: 100% of key fibers sustainably sourced (including 100% cotton)
  • By 2025: 100% of packaging sustainably sourced (no virgin plastics)
  • By 2025: Over 90% of cashmere and chino collections produced in Fair Trade Certified™ facilities

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions
  • Climate change impacts (extreme weather, water scarcity)
  • Reducing single-use plastics and virgin plastics
  • Waste reduction in operations
  • Achieving carbon neutrality
  • Reducing Scope 3 emissions
Mitigation Strategies
  • Investing in regenerative agriculture programs
  • Partnering with WWF for water stewardship
  • Developing alternative sourcing strategies
  • Implementing energy efficiency projects, renewable energy credits, and carbon offset projects
  • Conducting Scope 3 footprint screening to understand supply chain impact
  • Working towards a 33% value chain GHG reduction
  • Partnering with sustainable materials management company for waste benchmarking audit
  • Diverting waste through recycling streams
  • Transitioning to sustainably sourced packaging

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 126 audits in 2021

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct (based on ILO core standards)
  • Fair Trade partnerships
  • Transparency One platform for supply chain mapping
  • Higg FEM for environmental performance assessment

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events
  • Water scarcity
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Market shifts
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products
  • Investing in renewable energy

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB, GRI

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 5: Gender Equality
  • Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
  • Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • Goal 13: Climate Action
  • Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
  • Goal 15: Life on Land

Initiatives aligned with these goals are described throughout the report.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Eco-swim collection
  • Eco-puffer collection
  • Ghostnet parka
  • Garments using sustainably sourced materials

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed