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Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren Corporation, a renowned name in the fashion industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates globally, with a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1967, the brand has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of its iconic Polo Ralph Lauren line, which has become synonymous with luxury and classic American style. Specialising in high-end apparel, accessories, and home furnishings, Ralph Lauren distinguishes itself through its commitment to quality craftsmanship and timeless design. The brand's diverse product range includes everything from tailored suits to casual wear, appealing to a wide demographic. With a strong market position, Ralph Lauren is celebrated for its innovative marketing strategies and has garnered numerous accolades, solidifying its status as a leader in the premium lifestyle segment.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Ralph Lauren's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

55

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Apparel Production industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

12

Industry Benchmark

Ralph Lauren's score of 55 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ralph Lauren's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Ralph Lauren reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,317,348,000 kg CO2e, comprising 12,206,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 62,381,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,242,761,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects the company's ongoing commitment to addressing climate change, although specific reduction targets have not been disclosed. Ralph Lauren has not established formal reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, the company is actively engaged in sustainability efforts, focusing on reducing its carbon footprint across its operations and supply chain. The absence of specific reduction initiatives highlights the need for further transparency in their climate commitments. Overall, Ralph Lauren's emissions data underscores the importance of continued efforts in sustainability and carbon reduction within the fashion industry, particularly as consumer awareness and regulatory pressures increase.

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Scope 1
16,248,000
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Scope 2
90,380,000
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Scope 3
1,755,107,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ralph Lauren's primary industry is Wearing apparel; furs (18), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Ralph Lauren is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Ralph Lauren is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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