Fast-fashion giant Shein outperforms several Australian retailers on ethics, report says
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β’Wed, 21 Oct 2026 02:36:15 GMT
π° What Happened
A new report says fast-fashion giant Shein scores better on ethics than several well-known Australian brands. Shein got 28 out of 100 in the Baptist World Aid ethical fashion report.
That is below the average of 31.5, but above Myer at 20, Seafolly at 1 and Ghanda and Windsor Smith, which both scored zero. Temu also scored zero. The report looked at 138 companies and 543 brands.
π The Backstory
The report checks pay, worker rights and environmental plans across supply chains. Only 13% of companies could show proof they pay a living wage to any worker. Shein gave researchers extra information, which helped its score.
Some brands did not take part and were judged only on public data, which usually lowers scores. Australians buy more clothing per person than anyone else, and over 200,000 tonnes of clothes go to landfill each year.
π― Why It Matters
Cheap clothes often hide low pay and pollution. Reports like this help shoppers see which brands answer questions and which stay silent.
A new report says fast-fashion giant Shein scores better on ethics than several well-known Australian brands. Shein got 28 out of 100 in the Baptist World Aid ethical fashion report.
That is below the average of 31.5, but above Myer at 20, Seafolly at 1 and Ghanda and Windsor Smith, which both scored zero. Temu also scored zero. The report looked at 138 companies and 543 brands.
The report checks pay, worker rights and environmental plans across supply chains. Only 13% of companies could show proof they pay a living wage to any worker. Shein gave researchers extra information, which helped its score.
Some brands did not take part and were judged only on public data, which usually lowers scores. Australians buy more clothing per person than anyone else, and over 200,000 tonnes of clothes go to landfill each year.
Cheap clothes often hide low pay and pollution. Reports like this help shoppers see which brands answer questions and which stay silent.