Carbon Footprint — Operations: How does Eileen Fisher score?

DitchCarbon reports 2023 Scope 1 emissions of 232 tonnes CO2e from direct operations. Scope 2 is addressed via RECs (market-based near zero). Emissions reporting is GHG Protocol aligned with third-party involvement (Commons confirms third-party auditing partnership). Multi-year tracking is in place, though the company does not publish a standalone sustainability report — data is spread across its Benefit Corp report and SBTi disclosures.

Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain: How does Eileen Fisher score?

Scope 3 emissions quantified at 28,054 tonnes CO2e (2023), covering purchased goods and services, upstream transportation, business travel, and end-of-life treatment. Full value chain mapped to Tier 1 and Tier 2 on Open Supply Hub with facility names, addresses, and worker counts. Supplier environmental performance tracked via Higg FEM. Active supplier engagement through Apparel Impact Institute co-investment and Neiman Marcus Supplier LOCT programme.

Emissions Trajectory: How does Eileen Fisher score?

Achieved a 47–51% absolute reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2023 against a 2017 baseline, significantly exceeding its SBTi-validated 25% target. However, Scope 1 target is off track due to discovery of additional emission sources after the base year was set. Air shipping rose from 31% to 41% of units in 2022. Stand.earth notes Scope 3 ambition falls short of the 55% reduction by 2030 required under a 1.5°C pathway. Overall trajectory is positive but not yet aligned with 1.5°C across all scopes.

Energy Source: How does Eileen Fisher score?

Eileen Fisher purchases RECs to cover 100% of electricity consumption in its stores and offices. However, these appear to be unbundled RECs rather than PPAs or on-site generation, which limits additionality. The company is not an RE100 member. Supplier energy mix includes both renewables and fossil fuels, with none of the top 11 manufacturing facilities using renewables exclusively (per 2022 Benefit Corp report). Energy efficiency measures are implemented across offices, stores, and production s

Nature & Biodiversity Impact: How does Eileen Fisher score?

Good On You confirms Eileen Fisher has published a biodiversity protection policy applying to some of its supply chain. The company signed the CanopyStyle pledge to eliminate wood sourcing from ancient and endangered forests. It sources regenerative wool and uses >75% preferred materials (organic cotton, organic linen, TENCEL). It uses Land to Market verified materials. However, no TNFD alignment, no quantified nature footprint, and biodiversity policy applies only to parts of the supply chain.

Resource Use & Waste: How does Eileen Fisher score?

The Renew take-back programme collected 273,773 products in 2023, with over 2 million garments recovered since 2009. In 2023, 64,142 damaged units went through fibre-to-fibre recycling. Upstream and internal shipping packaging fully transitioned to recycled plastic by 2022. Slow fashion model with limited production runs, seasonless products, and waste/deadstock reuse. However, circularity represents only about 2% of total sales, and there is no evidence of action to minimise consumer packaging.

Water Impact: How does Eileen Fisher score?

Eileen Fisher indirectly addresses water contamination through Bluesign partnership, OEKO-TEX certifications, and becoming a ZDHC Signatory Friend in 2024. The brand committed to eliminating toxic fluorinated DWR by 2023, though achievement is unconfirmed. However, no quantified water reduction targets, no water usage data, and no specific supplier-level water conservation initiatives are disclosed. Textile manufacturing is inherently water-intensive, making this gap significant. Organic and pre

Targets & Commitments: How does Eileen Fisher score?

SBTi validated near-term targets: 100% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 by 2025 (2017 base year) and 25% absolute reduction in Scope 3 by 2025. Targets are absolute, not intensity-based. Scope 3 target significantly exceeded (47–51% by 2023). No evidence of offset reliance — Commons found no evidence of offset purchases. Reduction-first approach is clear. Off track on Scope 1 prevents a higher score. SBTi-approved short and medium-term targets confirmed. Scope 3 ambition falls short of 1.5°C

Transparency & Accountability: How does Eileen Fisher score?

Certified B Corp with a score of 109.4 (highest yet). Publishes annual Benefit Corporation reports. Full supply chain disclosed on Open Supply Hub to Tier 2 with facility names, addresses, coordinates, and worker numbers. Emissions publicly reported with third-party involvement. 40% employee-owned via ESOP. Active climate policy advocacy (SB 253 support). However, no standalone sustainability report, no TCFD/CSRD-aligned disclosure, and Good On You notes the company claims a Code of Conduct but

Controversies & Red Flags: How does Eileen Fisher score?

No greenwashing lawsuits, regulatory actions, or significant controversies found. No evidence of anti-climate lobbying — in fact, Eileen Fisher actively advocates for pro-climate policy (SB 253, BICEP coalition membership, We Mean Business). Stand.earth's 2025 Fossil-Free Fashion Scorecard ranked Eileen Fisher 2nd of 42 brands. Patagonia cites the brand as a transparency leader. Active engagement with Neiman Marcus decarbonisation programme and Apparel Impact Institute. Clean record with proacti

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Eileen Fisher Sustainability Score: 52/100

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👗 Apparel (Durable / Outdoor)USMaking progress

~800–1,200 employees~$300M revenue32Kt CO₂e totalRanked #59 of 503Website ↗

Eileen Fisher is a apparel (durable / outdoor) company headquartered in US with total reported emissions of 32Kt CO₂e per year. Based on our 10-question rubric, Eileen Fisher scores 52/100 — rated as making progress on sustainability but with room to improve.

SINK Score Breakdown

How we calculated Eileen Fisher's score using our formula: (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × Scale Penalty

Base Impact

Apparel (Durable / Outdoor) industry ceiling

Performance

61/100

10 questions scored below

Scale Penalty

emissions volume multiplier

SINK Score

(0.3 × 30 + 0.7 × 61) × 1 = 52

Emissions Breakdown

Scope 1

232t

Direct emissions

Scope 3

28Kt

Value chain

Total

32Kt

CO₂e per year

10-Question Rubric Breakdown

Click any question to see the reasoning, sources and community challenges.

7/10

Carbon Footprint — Operations

7/10

Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain

6/10

Emissions Trajectory

5/10

Energy Source

4/10

Nature & Biodiversity Impact

6/10

Resource Use & Waste

3/10

Water Impact

7/10

Targets & Commitments

7/10

Transparency & Accountability

Q10

9/10

Controversies & Red Flags

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