Ralph Lauren has achieved 34% absolute emissions reduction and 100% renewable electricity in owned operations, exceeding near-term climate targets. It cancelled its 2040 net-zero commitment without replacement, attracting greenwashing criticism. Scope 3 emissions rose 1% year-on-year, and supply chain decarbonisation remains shallow.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain (8/10, 7/10). Weakest on Targets & Commitments and Nature & Biodiversity Impact (5/10, 5/10).
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Among the 35 major apparel (durable / outdoor) brands we've scored, Ralph Lauren sits 15th of 35.
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Ralph Lauren Corporation is a US-based apparel and luxury fashion company founded in 1976, headquartered in New York. It designs, markets, and sells clothing, footwear, and accessories across multiple brands including Polo Ralph Lauren, Lauren, and RRL, operating globally through wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels.
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