Environmental and Social Partnerships

SKIMS is firmly committed to advancing sustainability and social responsibility through tangible, measurable actions aimed at achieving long-lasting results. Instead of relying on broad commitments, the brand approaches these priorities with a practical focus on accountability, continuous tracking, and regular improvements. Collaborating with experienced industry partners and organizations, SKIMS is dedicated to minimizing its environmental footprint, promoting responsible production practices, and supporting initiatives that benefit both human welfare and the environment. This approach reflects SKIMS’ belief that real progress in the fashion industry requires consistent action, transparency, and a long-term, strategic mindset.

A key part of SKIMS’ environmental strategy revolves around adopting circular production systems. In partnership with SuperCircle, a company specializing in textile recovery and circular solutions, SKIMS helps divert excess materials, customer returns, and both pre- and post-consumer textiles from being discarded in landfills. These materials are processed to recover valuable fibers that can be reintegrated into new products. By extending the lifespan of textiles, this method reduces waste and decreases the dependency on new raw materials, creating a more sustainable model where resources are reused throughout the production process rather than being discarded after a single use. Circularity, therefore, becomes embedded in SKIMS’ production processes rather than being a separate, standalone effort.

In addition to its circular economy initiatives, SKIMS is actively working to track and reduce its environmental impact. The company has partnered with Watershed to conduct a detailed assessment of its greenhouse gas emissions across operations. This thorough evaluation helps SKIMS identify critical areas for improvement and enables the brand to develop focused strategies for reducing emissions. As a result of this analysis, SKIMS has set science-based targets to cut Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using a 2021 baseline. The brand prioritizes operational improvements, such as increasing energy efficiency, optimizing production processes, and transitioning to renewable energy sources, to achieve real emissions reductions, rather than relying solely on carbon offset programs.

Beyond reducing its internal emissions, SKIMS is also involved in the development of emerging climate technologies. In collaboration with Frontier, the company is supporting initiatives aimed at carbon removal and long-term storage of atmospheric carbon. This involvement allows SKIMS to contribute to innovative approaches to climate mitigation, helping to fund and promote technologies that could be critical in addressing global climate challenges in the future. By engaging with and supporting early-stage solutions, SKIMS is participating in the development of technologies that may play a significant role in the future of climate action.

Social responsibility is an equally important aspect of SKIMS’ sustainability framework. The company is deeply committed to upholding ethical labor standards and ensuring workers’ rights are protected throughout its entire supply chain. Through its engagement with the Fair Labor Association, SKIMS is working towards formal recognition in line with internationally accepted labor standards, which cover areas such as fair wages, safe working environments, and the respect of human rights. These commitments ensure that workers involved in the production of SKIMS products are treated with dignity and operate in safe, respectful conditions.

In addition to its supply chain initiatives, SKIMS is also actively involved in community-driven programs designed to address immediate social challenges and foster long-term stability. A notable example of this is the company’s partnership with Baby2Baby, an organization that provides essential goods to children living in poverty. By offering financial support and collaborating on initiatives, SKIMS helps provide critical resources to families facing economic hardship, aligning the brand’s business growth with broader social impact and helping address urgent needs in the community.

These combined environmental and social efforts demonstrate SKIMS’ holistic approach to corporate responsibility. The company continues to refine its strategies, forge new partnerships, and invest in innovative solutions as technologies and industry standards evolve. By maintaining a focus on accountability and long-term impact, SKIMS illustrates how a modern fashion brand can reduce its environmental impact, promote ethical labor practices, and contribute to a more sustainable and equitable global system. Through consistent, deliberate action, SKIMS is positioning itself as a leader in the intersection of fashion, sustainability, and social responsibility.