PacSun

Casual clothing and accessories inspired by California's laid-back lifestyle

PacSun
PacSun's Sustainability Rating:

    Materials

    1 / 5

    Slow Consumption

    1 / 5

    Accountability

    1 / 5

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Harmful

Where PacSun needs to do better: PacSun is still reliant on high emissions, fossil-fuel based synthetic materials. PacSun has no strategic programs or services to help keep garments out of landfills. PacSun is a fast fashion brand.

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

    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.

  • Energy Use & Production

    Commons could not find information on this brand's energy use. Commons could not find information on this brand's sourcing or production. For fashion brands, we assume a standard global sourcing and production practice.

  • 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

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

  • Take Back Programs

    Commons could not find information on any take back programs.

  • Slow Fashion

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

  • Marketing

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

Accountability

1 / 5

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

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  • Transparency & Reporting

    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.

  • Emissions Tracking

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

  • Emissions Targets

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

  • Supply Chain & Labor

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

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