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Ralph Lauren Retires 2040 Net‑Zero Goal After Beating 2030 Emissions Target

The company will move to rolling five‑year greenhouse‑gas reductions aligned with Paris goals, emphasizing supplier collaboration to scale decarbonization.

Overview

  • In its 2025 Global Citizenship & Sustainability Report, Ralph Lauren reports a 34% absolute emissions cut from an FY2020 baseline, surpassing its SBTi‑validated 2030 target ahead of schedule.
  • Owned and operated facilities ran on 100% renewable electricity in FY2025, and total water use decreased 32% versus FY2020.
  • The company said 98% of units produced met at least one of its sustainable material criteria, reflecting progress on product design and sourcing.
  • Seventy percent of business was with strategic and key suppliers meeting Ralph Lauren’s business, quality, citizenship and sustainability standards, up from 56% in FY2024.
  • New initiatives included a fifth Cradle to Cradle Certified product, a North America denim recycling program, a repair‑service pilot, an expanded vintage offering, and the opening of a third U.S. cancer‑prevention center, with further strategy updates slated for early 2026.