Ralph Lauren sustainability score: 45/100

Scope 1 (13,526t) and Scope 2 market-based (76t) emissions reported for FY25 following GHG Protocol. Third-party assurance statements published annually (2022–2024). Scope 2 dropped dramatically via 100% renewable electricity achievement. Multi-year tracking demonstrates declining operational emissions.

Scope 3 quantified at 1,217,000 tCO2e (FY25), with Purchased Goods & Services at 63%. Supplier engagement through Apparel Impact Institute covering ~170 facilities. Tier 1/2 supplier lists on Open Supply Hub. Scope 3 rose 1% year-on-year; data lacks tier and country granularity.

Achieved 34% absolute emissions reduction (Scopes 1–3) from FY20 baseline, exceeding SBTi 2030 target of 30%. Total emissions fell from 1.86Mt (FY20) to 1.23Mt (FY25). Scope 3 rose 1% YoY. Retired 2040 net-zero target without replacement; not yet 1.5°C pathway aligned.

RE100 member since 2019. Achieved 100% renewable electricity in owned/operated facilities via PPAs, on-site solar, and RECs. Scope 2 market-based: 76 tCO2e. Significant reliance on unbundled certificates rather than direct PPAs. No supply chain renewable energy target despite 99% Scope 3 emissions.

Following SBTN methodology (Steps 1–3 complete by FY25) identifying cotton and cashmere priorities. U.S. Regenerative Cotton Fund via Soil Health Institute. Deforestation-free commitments for leather (LWG) and viscose (CanopyStyle). Biodiversity strategy unpublished until 2026; uses exotic animal skins and shearling. Good On You rates animal welfare 'Not Good Enough.'

98% of units met ≥1 sustainable material criterion (FY25). Five Cradle to Cradle certified products introduced. Denim recycling program in North America; repair and resale expansion. 92% waste diverted from landfill in distribution centers. 79% packaging sustainable (FY24). Production volumes undisclosed.

Decreased total water use 32% from FY20 baseline, exceeding 20% target. WWF water stewardship partnership; annual CDP Water Security disclosure. ZDHC MRSL adopted for hazardous chemical management. Good On You notes company has not committed to eliminating all hazardous chemicals in manufacturing.

SBTi-validated 2030 target (30% absolute reduction) already exceeded at 34%. Retired 2040 net-zero target in October 2025, replacing it with undefined 'rolling five-year milestones.' No new post-2030 targets set. Ceres criticized removal of long-term ambition. No reliance on offsets.

Annual Global Citizenship & Sustainability Report since 2019 with partial ESRS alignment (2025). GRI, SASB, TCFD frameworks; CDP Climate, Water, Forest disclosures; externally assured carbon footprint. Fashion Transparency Index 51–60% (2023). Executive compensation not linked to sustainability. No mission-lock structure. Production volumes not disclosed.

No regulatory actions or greenwashing rulings. Stand.earth D+ rating (2025 Fossil Free Fashion Scorecard) citing supply chain RE gaps and shipping transparency. Retired 2040 net-zero target criticized as potentially greenrinsing by Ceres and Business of Fashion. Good On You rated 'It's a Start.' Supports climate policy; no anti-climate lobbying found.