PacSun

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

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.