Levi Strauss has credible emissions reductions in owned operations (81% Scope 1+2 since 2016) and SBTi-validated net-zero targets, but supply chain emissions remain massive at 3.7M tonnes annually with only 8% reduction progress. Cotton dominance, water intensity, and unaudited reporting undermine claims of leadership.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Energy Source and Targets & Commitments (8/10, 8/10). Weakest on Nature & Biodiversity Impact and Transparency & Accountability (5/10, 6/10).
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Among the 35 major apparel (durable / outdoor) brands we've scored, Levi Strauss sits 17th of 35.
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Levi Strauss & Co. is a US-based denim and apparel manufacturer founded in 1876, headquartered in San Francisco. It operates global manufacturing and distribution with ~15,000 employees. The company positions itself as a sustainability leader in fashion, publishing annual sustainability reports and pursuing net-zero commitments, though it remains fundamentally a high-volume producer of resource-intensive products.
Large apparel manufacturer with SBTi targets and similar supply chain carbon exposure
View breakdown →Fashion holding with extensive manufacturing footprint and documented water/pollution controversies
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View breakdown →Durable goods company with deeper circular economy and regenerative agriculture integration
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