Levis
At Wedge, we have gathered and analyzed the following information on Levi's to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of its sustainability efforts.
Levi Strauss & Co. is making significant strides in its sustainability efforts, with a strong focus on reducing carbon emissions, increasing the use of renewable energy, and promoting fair labor practices. The company is also committed to using sustainable materials and managing waste effectively. While there is always room for improvement, Levi's is clearly committed to its sustainability goals and is making progress in its efforts to reduce its environmental impact.
Carbon Emissions:
Levi Strauss & Co. has a comprehensive approach to managing its carbon emissions. In 2021, the company reported the following emissions:
Scope 1 Emissions: 10,703 metric tons of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
Scope 2 Emissions: 6,253 mtCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions: 3,903,171 mtCO2e
Total Emissions (Scopes 1, 2, 3): 3,920,127 mtCO2e
The company's greenhouse gas emissions intensity, which measures emissions in relation to its revenue, was 2.9 mtCO2e per $1 million of net revenue for Scopes 1 and 2. This indicates a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint while maintaining economic growth.
Labor Practices: The company lacks a public commitment to ethical labor practices and an action plan to ensure that workers are paid a living wage. The company's efforts in this area could be improved, as it currently has a living wage paid rating of 1/5.
For more details, visit the brand's Fashion Checker page.
Renewable Energy Sources: Levi Strauss & Co. is actively working to reduce its energy consumption and increase its use of renewable energy sources. In 2021, the company reported the following energy usage:
Total Electricity Consumption in all Company-Operated Facilities: 104,663 MWh
Renewable Electricity Consumption in Company-Operated Facilities: 88,706 MWh, representing 85% of total electricity consumption
Total Energy Consumption: 154,960 MWh
These figures demonstrate the company's commitment to renewable energy and its efforts to reduce its overall energy consumption.
Transparency: Levi's Fashion Transparency Index score is 49.4- not much better than last year. The index assesses brands' transparency regarding their social and environmental policies. For more information, visit the Fashion Revolution website.
Sustainable Materials:
Levi Strauss & Co. is committed to using sustainable materials in its products. In 2021, the company reported the following usage of sustainable materials:
Cotton that was organic, recycled, or Better Cotton: 95% of all cotton
Manmade cellulosic fibers sourced from Canopy Green Shirt-rated suppliers: 100% of all manmade cellulosic fibers
Down sourced from Responsible Down Standard certified suppliers: 100% of all down
Leather sourced from Leather Working Group (LWG)-rated suppliers: >35% of all leather
Recycled polyester: 8% of all polyester
The company defines “more sustainable” materials as those that have achieved third-party certification or verification. It is also exploring alternative natural fibers that may have a lower environmental impact than cotton.
