Torrid

Commons couldn't find information on the overall proportion of materials this brand uses. We assume larger brands are still dependent on high emissions materials. Torrid appears to heavily rely on high emissions and/or synthetic materials while also using some lower emissions materials. Commons couldn't find any stated plans to increase low emissions materials and/or decrease synthetic materials. Torrid doesn't report having any product or company-level certifications.

Torrid shares information on its energy strategy. Torrid states that some of its Tier 1 and 2 vendors use renewable energy, but doesn't share specifics. Torrid doesn't share targets for expanding its use of renewable energy. It implements energy efficiency measures in its production sites, corporate offices, and storefronts. Torrid sources and manufactures its materials globally, which is standard practice in the textile industry.

Torrid primarily relies on petro-based plastics for its packaging, of a virgin or unknown source, which greatly increases its emissions and waste footprint. It uses some eco-friendly materials in its product containers, including ones that are recycled, biodegradable and FSC-certified. Torrid has made some efforts to minimize the amount of material used in its packaging.

Torrid doesn't offer repair services or support. Torrid doesn't offer a warranty. It gives basic care instructions that can help extend product lifespan.

Torrid has a take back partnership with ThredUp that accepts the brand's own clothes for resale. It doesn't prominently promote this program, which limits its reach and efficacy. Torrid shares details on how successful this program is at diverting items from landfills.

Torrid is a fast fashion brand which continually overproduces products, incentivizes overconsumption, and creates excess waste.

Commons is still evaluating this brand's marketing emails.

Torrid doesn't appear to have a sustainability page or centralized source or information on its consumer site. It publishes a detailed annual report with a clear, impact-driven strategy and progress reporting. Its last annual report was published in 2023.

Torrid internally measures and publicly reports its company-level emissions. It includes a breakdown by scope and identifies its top driver of emissions. The last reporting period was 2023. In its most recent update, its estimated emissions footprint was 181,408 tons CO2e.

Commons couldn't find emissions reduction targets for this brand. Larger brands have an outsized impact and responsibility to reduce their emissions. Commons couldn't find evidence that this brand offsets any emissions.

Torrid publishes limited information about its supply chain partners, but doesn't provide details on geography or traceability. It publicly shares a supplier code of conduct, which prohibits forced labor, prohibits child labor, ensures the right to collective bargaining, includes environmental clauses, disallows unauthorized subcontracting, and establishes grievance mechanisms. Its code of conduct doesn't ensure a living wage. Torrid has a stated policy of regularly auditing its supply chain partners, which can mitigate human and environmental risks. Commons couldn't find further information about this brand's supply chain and labor practices. We expect larger brands to include sufficient details on sourcing, manufacturing, and other supply chain partners.