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Shein boosts solar power use across China facilities

Fast fashion retailer Shein has increased its use of solar energy across its facilities and supplier factories in China.

In 2024, the company utilized over 65 million kilowatt-hours of solar power, a 150% increase from the previous year. This amount resulted in a reduction of over 35,000 tons of carbon emissions.

By the end of 2024, Shein reported a 180% increase in the number of supplier factories equipped with rooftop solar panels.

Recent Shein developments

Timeline
03-Apr-2025 📦 Shein, Temu face changes as Trump ends de minimis loophole
  • Trump ends duty-free de minimis trade loophole
  • New 30% duty on low-value imports starts May 2
17-Feb-2025 📉 Shein plans to cut valuation to $30b for London IPO: sources
  • Shein’s valuation may drop to US$30 billion.
  • Plans UK IPO after US launch failed.
12-Feb-2025 📉 Shein, Temu sales dip after Trump’s trade move
  • Shein and Temu sales drop sharply in US.
  • Potential tariffs impact consumer spending trends.
11-Feb-2025 🏭 Shein unveils logistics expansion in China
  • Shein opens Smart Industrial Park in Zhaoqing.
  • Investment over $1.4 billion to boost supply chain.
04-Feb-2025 🔍 Shein under EU investigation for consumer law violations
  • European Commission probes Shein for illegal sales.
  • Four EU states involved in consumer law violations.
03-Feb-2025 🇮🇳 Shein relaunches in India after nearly 5-year ban

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