Levi Strauss & Co. is a US-based apparel manufacturer founded in 1853, headquartered in San Francisco.
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Levi Strauss has built credible climate infrastructure—SBTi-validated targets, 81% Scope 1+2 reduction, 100% renewable electricity. But absolute emissions remain massive at 3.7M tonnes annually, Scope 3 reduction lags at 8% against 42% targets, and cotton-heavy supply chains still drive 97% of freshwater impact. Sustainability reporting lacks full third-party assurance.
Levi Strauss scores 45/100 (Below expectations) on SINK's independent climate assessment, scored from public data only. Fees pay for the review, never the result. Last verified May 2026.
That places Levi Strauss joint 258th of 847 companies scored, and joint 16th of 41 in Apparel (Durable / Outdoor).
Where Levi Strauss sits among apparel (durable / outdoor) peers.
Among the 41 major apparel (durable / outdoor) brands we've scored, Levi Strauss is tied =16th of 41, with 3 others.
Its three lowest-scoring questions, and what the evidence didn't show.
Cotton dominance (88% of fibers) carries inherent biodiversity risk; outcomes not yet quantified.
Scope 1+2: 81% absolute reduction 2016–2024, narrowly missing 90% by 2025 target.
WellThread and Circulose fibre demonstrate circular intent; durability design positive but production volumes remain vast.
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Get in touch →Strongest on Energy Source and Targets & Commitments (8/10, 8/10). Weakest on Nature & Biodiversity Impact and Emissions Trajectory (5/10, 6/10).
The 3 companies in the sector scoring nearest above Levi Strauss.
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See the breakdown →Mulberry has achieved B Corp certification and SBTi validation, with genuine renewable energy progress and circular business initiatives.
See the breakdown →Kering has solid emissions reporting and renewable energy, but its 2023 greenwashing scandal—quietly dropping carbon neutral claims based on fictitious REDD+ credits—undermines credibility.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × Scale12 sources used in this assessment. All publicly available. Each row shows which of the ten questions it informed.
7 of 12 sources are independent of the company.
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Levi Strauss & Co. is a US-based apparel manufacturer founded in 1853, headquartered in San Francisco. Best known for durable denim jeans, the company operates a global supply chain spanning cotton cultivation, wet finishing, and retail. A public company with annual revenues exceeding $5 billion, it competes in the premium casual wear segment.
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