SHEIN invests $70m to empower supply chain partners by 2028

Upgraded canteen

SHEIN is investing $70m in its Supplier Community Empowerment Program (SCEP) by 2028 to improve manufacturing facilities and worker conditions. So far, the company has spent $33m on upgrades.

SCEP builds on SHEIN’s Responsible Sourcing (SRS) program, which ensures fair working conditions for employees within its supply chain. As part of these efforts, 203 manufacturing facilities covering over 500,000 square meters have been renovated and upgraded to meet SHEIN’s model factory standards. These facilities now feature optimized layouts, improved efficiency, and cutting-edge technology, including autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) to streamline garment transportation.

SHEIN has also invested more than $7.5m to upgrade factories in Southern China, while enhancing community facilities for workers. Nearly $280,000 has been spent on upgrading canteens, and over $430,000 has gone toward free accommodation options for migrant workers.

The company’s Centre of Innovation for Garment Manufacturing (CIGM), backed by $40m, is also developing automation and lean production solutions. By the end of 2024, SHEIN had invested $23m in the facility, filed 30 patents, and held 485 training sessions for 20,000 workers.

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