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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.

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100

Industry Average

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Industry Benchmark

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Ralph Lauren's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Ralph Lauren reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,242,673,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 1,205,632,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 14,679,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled about 22,362,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Ralph Lauren has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030, using a fiscal year 2020 baseline. This target has been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Additionally, the company plans to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 2% in FY 2020 to 100% by FY 2025. In 2023, the company reported total emissions of approximately 1,317,348,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions again being the largest contributor at about 1,242,761,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight decrease in total emissions from 2022, where the total was approximately 1,273,122,000 kg CO2e. Ralph Lauren's commitment to sustainability reflects its recognition of the urgent need to address climate change, aligning its operational strategies with global climate goals.

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90,380,000
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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 very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. This request for Ralph Lauren is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ralph Lauren is participating in some of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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