PacSun

PacSun has a specific collection called PacSun Eco, in which it claims garments are made with between 20-100% lower impact fabrics. However, the terminology used to describe these lower impact fibers are vague, and the majority of PacSun's clothing appears to be reliant on higher impact materials.

Commons could not find information on this brand's energy use.

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.

PacSun does not offer repair services. Commons could not find eco-friendly care instructions for this brand's garmetns.

Commons could not find information on any take back programs.

PacSun is a fast fashion brand. It has frequent new relases, encouraging increased consumption.

PacSun does not mention the environmental cost of fashion and does not appear to discourage overconsumption.

PacSun has a social responsibility webpage that focuses on supply chain and labor practices. The brand does not appear to have a sustainability report. Commons could not find evidence that PacSun transparently reports on key sustainability information.

Commons could not find information related to PacSun's carbon emissions. We expect larger brands to track and report this data publicly.

Commons could not find information related to PacSun's emissions targets or offsets. We expect larger brands to take ownership in addressing their emissions.

PacSun does not publish information about its supply chain partners. It does have a Supplier Code of Conduct, which limits subcontracting, protects the right to collective bargaining, and disallows forced labor. Commons found no evidence of requiring a living wage. PacSun requires third party audits, but Commons could not find reporting on the results of these audits.