Environmental and Social Partnerships
SKIMS continues to expand its commitment to sustainability and social impact by integrating purposeful strategies that address both environmental challenges and human well-being. Rather than treating these efforts as symbolic or aspirational, the company approaches them as concrete responsibilities that require measurable progress and long-term dedication. Through collaborations with leading organizations, SKIMS is working to reduce waste, support fair labor conditions, and invest in solutions that contribute to a healthier planet and stronger communities. This multifaceted approach reflects the brand’s intention to reshape its operational footprint while encouraging broader industry transformation.
A major component of SKIMS’s sustainability work is its collaboration with SuperCircle, a company specializing in textile recovery and circularity systems. This partnership enables SKIMS to manage materials throughout their lifecycle more effectively, including surplus fabric, returned products, and used garments. Instead of allowing these materials to end up as waste, the program organizes and channels them into recycling streams where fibers can be reprocessed and reintegrated into new products. By supporting a system in which existing resources are continually repurposed, SKIMS is contributing to reduced landfill use, lower demand for virgin materials, and the advancement of circular models within the apparel sector.
The company has also developed a robust strategy for addressing emissions and reducing its contribution to climate change. With the support of Watershed, SKIMS has built a detailed understanding of its carbon footprint and established a long-term reduction plan based on verified scientific methodologies. The brand has committed to lowering its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by a significant percentage by the year 2030, using its 2021 emissions levels as a benchmark. This commitment signals a shift toward more accountable climate action and highlights SKIMS’s intention to reduce environmental impact at the operational level rather than relying solely on offsets or symbolic gestures.
Complementing these reduction efforts, SKIMS supports the development of emerging carbon removal technologies through its involvement with Frontier, an initiative that funds companies working to permanently remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The brand has invested meaningful financial resources into organizations exploring novel approaches for carbon sequestration, helping accelerate research and deployment in this important field. By supporting technologies that have the potential to contribute to large-scale climate stabilization, SKIMS demonstrates a willingness not only to mitigate its own impact but also to contribute to solutions that extend beyond the fashion industry.
From a social standpoint, the company emphasizes responsible labor practices and community engagement. SKIMS is a participant in the Fair Labor Association and is working toward official accreditation, a process that requires brands to demonstrate protections for workers across their supply chains. This includes commitments to safe working conditions, fair compensation, and the upholding of human rights standards. In addition to these internal efforts, SKIMS strengthens its community involvement through partnerships with organizations such as Baby2Baby. By supporting the distribution of essential items to children facing poverty, SKIMS helps expand access to basic resources for families in underserved communities and contributes to the broader mission of improving childhood well-being.
Together, these environmental and social initiatives illustrate a comprehensive vision of corporate responsibility grounded in transparency, progress, and genuine care for people and the planet. SKIMS continues to build upon this foundation by seeking out innovative partnerships, investing in meaningful solutions, and maintaining an ongoing commitment to practices that foster long-term positive change.