boohoo

Fashion for young women and men, focusing on the latest styles and rapid delivery

boohoo
boohoo's Sustainability Rating:

    Materials

    1 / 5

    Slow Consumption

    1 / 5

    Accountability

    3 / 5

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Poor

Where boohoo is doing well: boohoo publicly reports on its emissions impact.

Where boohoo needs to do better: boohoo is still reliant on high emissions, fossil-fuel based synthetic materials. boohoo is a fast fashion brand. boohooo does not appear to have take back or slow consumption initiatives. boohoo shares limited information about its supply chain.

Detailed Summary

Materials

1 / 5

How is this brand using sustainable materials, sourcing, and shipping to reduce its impact?

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  • Raw Materials

    boohoo has introduced Better Cotton Initiative certified cotton and vintage products into its offerings. It has a target to increase use of sustainably sourced fibers. However, these fibers currently make up a small percentage of their overall material portfolio.

  • Energy Use & Production

    Commons could not find information on this brand's energy use. boohoo sources and manufactures its materials globally, which is standard practice in the fashion industry.

  • Packaging & Distribution

    Commons could not find information on this brand's packaging materials. We assume larger brands still have the standard practice of plastic packaging and excess waste.

Slow Consumption

1 / 5

Does this brand lower demand for new items by encouraging conscious consumption and facilitating the long-term use of its products?

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  • Repair & Care

    Commons could not find evidence of repair services or eco-conscious care instructions for this brand.

  • Take Back Programs

    Commons could not find information on any take back or circularity programs.

  • Slow Fashion

    boohoo is a fast fashion brand. It has frequent new releases and limited editions.

  • Marketing

    boohoo does not mention the environmental cost of fashion, and encourages overconsumption. Commons is currently evaluating its marketing emails.

Accountability

3 / 5

Is this brand transparent about its sustainability goals and how it’s working toward them?

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  • Transparency & Reporting

    boohoo has a sustainability webpage, but it is not prominently displayed on their website. It has a TCFD report and an annual sustainability report that contains details on their sustainability targets and progress. However, it does not paint a clear picture of what their most important impact drivers are.

  • Emissions Tracking

    boohoo measures and publicly reports on its company-level emissions in partnership with a third party service. In 2023, their total market-based emissions were 781,146 tCO2e.

  • Emissions Targets

    boohoo has SBTi-aligned 2030 emissions reductions targets. It reports on its progress anually. Commons did not find evidence that boohoo offsets its emissions.

  • Supply Chain & Labor

    boohoo publishes information about its supply chain partners. It has a supplier code of conduct, which includes provisions allowing collective bargaining.

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