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