Environment
Environmental Impact
The textile and apparel industry is resource-intensive and generates significant waste.
In the U.S., the average person discards approximately 81
pounds of clothing each year, 95%
of which could have been reused or repurposed.1
<1% of the material used to produce new clothing is
recycled into new clothing, making reuse an
important component of mitigating the environmental impacts of the textile industry.2
As a leader in the for-profit thrift industry, we help keep reusable clothing, household goods, and other
items in circulation thorough our sourcing and retail model, reducing waste and supporting a more circular
economy.
Environmental Reporting & Disclosure
We are committed to transparent reporting and continuously seek to enhance the quality, consistency, and
reliability of our environmental disclosures. Additional information regarding our greenhouse gas (GHG)
emission inventory, methodology, independent assurance activities, and climate-related reporting is
available below.
Basis of Reporting & GHG Methodology
Our Basis of Reporting & GHG Methodology describes the methodologies, organizational boundaries,
assumptions, estimation approaches, and data sources used to prepare our GHG emissions inventory. It also
outlines the scope of the GHG metrics subject to independent assurance.
The document accompanies our 2026 Impact and Sustainability Report and provides additional
information
regarding the preparation and reporting of our Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions inventory.
Basis of Reporting
Independent Assurance
As part of our commitment to transparent reporting, ERM Certification and Verification Services (ERM CVS)
provided independent limited assurance over select 2025 Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions metrics. The
assurance engagement was conducted in accordance with recognized assurance standards and our Basis of
Reporting.
Independent Assurance Report
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
In 2026, we published our first Climate-related Risks and Opportunities Report. The report describes our
approach to identifying, assessing, and managing climate-related risks and opportunities, and outlines the
governance structures and risk management processes that support these efforts. The report was prepared
using the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) as a guide and
is designed to satisfy California SB 261 disclosure requirements.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities Report
Impact and Sustainability
Our annual Impact and Sustainability Report provides information regarding our environmental, social, and
governance priorities, initiatives, and performance, including GHG emissions disclosures and environmental
performance metrics.
2026 Impact & Sustainability
Report