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J Crew International Sustainability Actions

Uses some lower-impact materials

J.Crew uses a mix of lower-impact materials in some products, including GOTS cotton (organic cotton certified to a textile standard), recycled cotton, and GRS-certified synthetics (recycled materials checked under a global standard). It also says it is a member of the Better Cotton Initiative, a program that promotes better cotton farming. Independent reviewers note that the brand still uses many higher-impact materials too, such as conventional cotton, nylon, polyester, cashmere, and silk.

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Runs a resale take-back program

J.Crew has a take-back and resale program called J.Crew Always. It accepts some of the brand’s clothing for resale, which can help keep items out of landfill and give clothes a second life. The Commons Earth says the program exists, but it does not clearly report how well it works or what impact it has had so far.

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Publishes sustainability information

The brand has a sustainability page that covers topics like materials, supply chain partners, labour practices, packaging, and energy use. The Commons Earth says this information was last updated in 2023 and can be hard to find. It also says J.Crew Group publishes a detailed annual report with progress updates, which gives more visibility than many brands provide.

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Reports emissions and targets

J.Crew’s parent company, J.Crew Group, reports emissions at an overall company level and breaks them down by scope (Scope 1, 2, and 3, meaning direct emissions, energy-related emissions, and supply-chain emissions). The Commons Earth says the group’s 2023 estimated total emissions were 574,348 MT CO2e, and that it has SBTi-approved targets (Science Based Targets initiative goals, which are climate targets checked against climate science) for 2030.

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Uses renewable energy and packaging steps

The Commons Earth says J.Crew Group uses renewable energy in part of its production and plans to reach 100% renewable energy by 2030. It also says the company has tried to reduce virgin plastic in packaging and wants to remove it by 2025. Its packaging materials include FSC-certified material (paper or wood products from responsibly managed forests) and recycled plastic.

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Has supplier rules and audits

J.Crew Group has a supplier code of conduct that includes regular audits, a ban on forced labour, and support for collective bargaining, which means workers can join together to negotiate. The Commons Earth says the code does not clearly address unauthorized subcontracting or living wages, so the policy is present but still limited.

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