- Supply chain disruptions due to various factors (economic, political, climate).
- Water scarcity and quality issues in some production regions.
- Challenges in sourcing sustainable materials that meet quality and cost needs.
- Managing Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, and transportation and distribution.
J.Crew Group, LLC
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-01-29 to 2024-02-03 reporting, J.Crew Group, LLC disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 552.3K tCO2e (Scope 3). By scope: Scope 1: 3.6K tCO2e; Scope 2: 18.4K tCO2e; Scope 3: 552.3K tCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
552.3K tCO2e (Scope 3)
2023-01-29 to 2024-02-03
Waste
1.8K tons (diverted from landfills)
2023-01-29 to 2024-02-03
Energy Use
55.1K MWh
2023-01-29 to 2024-02-03
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-01-29 to 2024-02-03)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 3.6K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 18.4K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 552.3K tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023-01-29 to 2024-02-03 | 552.3K tCO2e (Scope 3) |
| 2022 | 555.8K tCO2e/year (Scope 3) |
| 2021 | 2.6M mtCO2e (Scope 1+2 market-based) |
| 2020 | 6.3K tCO2e/year (2020) |
| 2019-10 to 2020-09 | 9.3K tCO2e (Scope 1) and 29015 tCO2e (Scope 2) in 2019 |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 55% compared to 2019 baseline.
- Reduced Scope 3 emissions by 8.8% compared to 2019 baseline.
- 100% of J.Crew cashmere sweaters produced in Fair Trade Certified™ factories (goal reached two years early).
- Increased use of regenerative cotton by nearly 200 tons.
- Madewell sourced 99% of its leather responsibly.
- 70% of key fibers used in Madewell denim were sustainably sourced.
- 82% of J.Crew’s swimwear contained sustainable fibers.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 100% sustainably sourced key fibers by 2025.
- 100% sustainably sourced packaging, free of virgin plastic by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- 85% absolute reduction of Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030.
- 30% absolute reduction of Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2030.
- 100% renewably sourced energy by 2030.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Protecting our planetCaring for our peopleLeading with integrity