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Ralph Lauren

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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

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87

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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Ralph Lauren's score of 87 is higher than 100% 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 Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,317,348,000 kg CO2e, which includes 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. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by FY 2030, using FY 2020 as the baseline year. Additionally, Ralph Lauren plans to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 2% in FY 2020 to 100% by FY 2025. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. The company is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, further solidifying its dedication to sustainability within the textiles, apparel, footwear, and luxury goods sector.

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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

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Ralph Lauren is committed to some 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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