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.
Animal Welfare:
Levi Strauss & Co. has a comprehensive Animal Welfare Policy, updated in 2021, which aims to ensure that wherever materials derived from animals are used in the production of its products, their health and welfare is protected. The company prohibits the use of animal-derived products and materials from any endangered species as identified by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.
The company has a number of policies in place to promote animal welfare, including:
A ban on fur: LS&Co. does not use fur in any of its products.
A commitment to responsible down sourcing: LS&Co. only sources down from suppliers that meet its strict animal welfare standards.
A commitment to responsible leather sourcing: LS&Co. only sources leather from suppliers that meet its strict animal welfare standards.
A commitment to responsible wool sourcing: LS&Co. only sources wool from suppliers that meet its strict animal welfare standards.
LS&Co. also works with a number of animal welfare organizations to promote animal welfare throughout the supply chain. These organizations include:
The Fur Free Alliance
The Responsible Down Standard
The Leather Working Group
The Responsible Wool Standard
Overall, LS&Co. has a number of animal welfare policies in place. However, the company has been criticized for not doing enough to ensure that animals are treated humanely throughout the supply chain. LS&Co. has responded to these criticisms by saying that it is committed to continuous improvement in its animal welfare policies.
Waste Management: Levi Strauss & Co. is committed to reducing waste and increasing recycling. In 2021, the company's manufacturing facility in Plock, Poland, collected and sent an estimated 400 metric tons of fabric scraps for recycling or recovery. The facility in Epping, South Africa, also has a robust waste segregation and recycling program.
2nd-hand Services: Levi's launched a new service called Levi's Secondhand in 2020. This service allows you to buy and sell pre-owned Levi's clothing. You can find a wide variety of Levi's products on the Levi's Secondhand website, including jeans, jackets, shirts, and accessories.
To buy a product on Levi's Secondhand, you simply browse the selection of products and add the items you want to your cart. You can then checkout and pay for your purchase. Levi's Secondhand offers a variety of payment options, including credit cards, debit cards, and PayPal.
If you have a pair of Levi's jeans that you no longer wear, you can sell them on Levi's Secondhand. To do this, you simply create an account and list your jeans for sale. Levi's Secondhand will then take care of the rest, including shipping and payment processing.
Levi's Secondhand is a great way to save money on Levi's clothing and to help the environment. By buying pre-owned clothing, you can help to reduce the amount of waste that is produced by the fashion industry.
Here are some of the benefits of using Levi's Secondhand:
You can save money on Levi's clothing.
You can help the environment by reducing the amount of waste that is produced by the fashion industry.
You can find a wide variety of Levi's products on the Levi's Secondhand website.
Levi's Secondhand offers a variety of payment options.
Levi's Secondhand makes it easy to sell your pre-owned Levi's clothing.
If you are looking for a sustainable and affordable way to buy Levi's clothing, Levi's Secondhand is a great option.
Warranty: Levi's offers a limited warranty on its products. The warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship. The warranty does not cover damage caused by wear and tear, misuse, or abuse.
To make a warranty claim, you must contact Levi's customer service. You will need to provide proof of purchase and a description of the defect. Levi's will inspect the product and determine if it is covered under the warranty. If the product is covered, Levi's will repair or replace it free of charge.
The warranty period for Levi's products varies depending on the product. For example, the warranty period for clothing is one year. The warranty period for furniture is three years.
You can find more information about Levi's warranty on the company's website.
Here are the steps on how to file a warranty claim with Levi's:
Go to the Levi's website and click on the "Customer Service" tab.
Click on the "Warranty Claims" link.
Fill out the online form and submit it.
You will receive an email confirmation from Levi's.
Levi's will review your claim and contact you if they need more information.
Once your claim is approved, Levi's will repair or replace your product.
Here are some tips for filing a warranty claim with Levi's:
Keep your proof of purchase.
Describe the defect in detail.
Take pictures of the defect, if possible.
Be patient. It may take some time for Levi's to process your claim.
Levi's also offers a satisfaction guarantee on all of its products. This means that you can return any product to Levi's for a full refund within 30 days of purchase, no questions asked.
To return a product, you can simply mail it back to Levi's with the original receipt. Levi's will issue a refund to your original form of payment.
For more information on Levi's satisfaction guarantee, you can visit the company's website.
Offsetting Carbon: They have set science-based targets to reduce absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in their company-operated facilities by 90% and to achieve 100% renewable electricity in those facilities by 2025. They are also working on initiatives to reduce emissions in their supply chain and have committed to a 40% absolute reduction in supply chain emissions by 2025. They are exploring alternative natural fibers that may have a lower environmental impact than cotton and are working with suppliers and other partners to develop, use, and scale next-generation fibers made with circular manufacturing processes and recycled or regenerative raw material inputs.
Levi's surpasses the average score in 5/10 sustainability parameters we evaluate.
