Better Health for All

Ralph Lauren's principal goods and services, primarily apparel and accessories, have a neutral health impact, and the company generates no revenue from products with direct negative health outcomes. Through its Corporate Foundation and Pink Pony Fund, Ralph Lauren demonstrates a strong commitment to health equity and reaching vulnerable populations. The Foundation committed $25 million to establish or expand five Ralph Lauren cancer centers in underserved communities

, which have served over 220,000 patient visits since 2003 at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Ralph Lauren Center and 500+ patients annually at the Georgetown Lombardi Center . These initiatives, including partnerships with Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health , aim to reduce disparities in cancer care and improve access for groups like Native women . The company also supports broader access through partnerships like the Hetrick-Martin Institute for LGBTQIA+ youth , and initiatives providing water access to over 58,000 people in Ghana and 6,500 in India . The company actively mitigates environmental health externalities, achieving a 33% reduction in absolute greenhouse gas emissions and a 26% reduction in total water use in FY24 from a FY20 baseline . It also maintains a 94% waste diversion rate across distribution centers and ensures 84% of chemicals in Tier 1 manufacturing facilities conform to the MRSL .

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

Ralph Lauren Corporation is a global leader in the design, marketing, and distribution of premium lifestyle products, not a financial institution. The company does not offer lending, deposit, or other financial services to consumers. Therefore, all KPIs related to financial products, services, fees, lending practices, customer financial data, and financial literacy programs are not applicable to its core business operations, resulting in a score of 0 for each. While the Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation engages in philanthropic activities, such as committing $25 million to reduce cancer care inequity

, supporting water access , offering scholarships for Black students at HBCUs , and establishing the U.S. Regenerative Cotton Fund to promote economic opportunities for farmers , these initiatives do not fall under the specific definitions of 'community finance' or 'profit-sharing' as outlined in the 'profit_reinvestment' KPI, nor do they constitute direct financial services to customers.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

Approximately 5% of Ralph Lauren's U.S. production employees in the womenswear business are covered by an industry association collective bargaining agreement.

In FY22, the company identified and ensured reimbursement for nine migrant workers in Japan who had paid fees to third-party recruiters. Ralph Lauren's Operating Standards require suppliers to comply with local wage laws, pay overtime, and provide compensation sufficient for basic needs and discretionary income. These standards also prohibit child labor, forced labor, and discrimination, and mandate a safe and healthy work environment. The company is also currently undergoing an investigation by Canada's Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise for alleged use of forced labor among Uyghur workers in China, related to imports between August 2020 and March 2021.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

Ralph Lauren has enhanced supply chain transparency, detailing its Tier 1 factories covering 98% of its business purchase volume.

Future plans include extending transparency to Tier 2. The company complies with the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act and the UK Modern Slavery Act, requiring suppliers to prohibit slave labor. Ralph Lauren conducts third-party audits. Ralph Lauren has a zero-tolerance policy for forced labor and does not source materials from Xinjiang. The company introduced Cradle to Cradle Certified® Gold Luxury Cashmere Sweaters and a Denim Flag Trucker Jacket. Ralph Lauren joined the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol in October 2022 and aims to source 100% sustainably produced cotton by 2025. The company's Artist in Residence program collaborates with Indigenous artisans. Ralph Lauren scored 39 out of 150 on a 2024 transparency index, with its highest rating of 58 in the accountability category.

Honest & Fair Business

Ralph Lauren scored between 51% and 60% in the 2023 Fashion Transparency Index.

, and publishes Global Citizenship & Sustainability Reports aligned with ESRS, GRI, SASB, and TCFD, including Tier 1 processing unit data on Open Supply Hub. The company maintains a global whistleblower policy, effective November 1, 2024, with a 24/7 anonymous hotline operated by NAVEX Global, accessible to a broad range of stakeholders. Reports are acknowledged within seven days , and reporters are contacted within three months regarding investigative actions, with explicit prohibition of retaliation. For anti-corruption, Ralph Lauren has a Code of Business Conduct , Human Rights Policies , and Operating Standards , adhering to international regulations like the UK Modern Slavery Act , forbidding forced labor and human trafficking , and defining bribery. Compliance training and third-party audits are utilized , and compliance programs were enhanced following a 2013 FCPA investigation. The company demonstrates significant third-party verification, with 85% of production data from mills , over 130 subcontracted processing facilities , approximately 97% of wet processing facilities , and 94% of chemical products verified for ZDHC standard compliance. Corporate Carbon Footprint Assurance Statements are available for 2022 , 2023 , and 2024. Whistleblower reports, which are a form of ethics complaint, are acknowledged within seven days and receive a response regarding investigative actions within three months (90 days). Information was not available regarding regulatory fines in the past three years, average annual financial restatements over five years, audit coverage percentage, a severity-weighted ESG controversy score, or the percentage of board members free from material conflicts of interest.

Kind to Animals

Ralph Lauren is not certified cruelty-free by any recognized organizations.

The company's animal testing policy prohibits testing for cosmetic or hygiene products and their ingredients but allows animal testing when required by law. PETA investigations have documented severe mistreatment of goats in cashmere production, inhumane practices for exotic skins, and abuse in the wool industry (shearling) within the company's supply chain. , , Furthermore, Ralph Lauren was associated with nearly one-third of some 6,000 illegal wildlife products seized by U.S. authorities, predominantly exotic skins, which PETA states drives global hunting, poaching, and illicit trade. The company prohibits the use of fur, angora, and mohair, and introduced a vegan fragrance line, but continues to use extensive animal-derived materials. Ralph Lauren is an active member of the Southeast Asian Reptile Conservation Alliance.

No War, No Weapons

In August 2023, an investigation was launched into Ralph Lauren Canada LP regarding allegations of forced labor in its supply chain

, specifically concerning imports from Esquel Textile (linked to Uyghur forced labor) between August 2020 and March 2021. This occurred despite Ralph Lauren's Human Rights Policy requiring suppliers to comply with laws against child and forced labor , and a statement in July 2020 denying sourcing from Xinjiang. For the reporting period of January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023, approximately 92% of identified smelters and refiners in Ralph Lauren's supply chain were conformant with the Responsible Minerals Assurance Process (RMAP). The company's Conflict Minerals Policy, effective January 1, 2023, prohibits the use of conflict minerals (3TGs) sourced from non-certified mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo and adjoining countries, with annual due diligence. Ralph Lauren's apparel does not directly intersect with military items , and the company is not directly involved in military production.

Planet-Friendly Business

Ralph Lauren's total Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions were 1.23 million tCO₂e in FY25

, with a 0.8% decline from FY24 , and a full public breakdown of emissions is provided. The company has an SBTi-approved target to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 30% by 2030 from a FY20 baseline , which is aligned with a 1.5°C pathway for Scope 1 and 2, and well below 2°C for Scope 3 . They have already achieved a 34% reduction by FY25 , exceeding their 2030 target early . Ralph Lauren achieved 100% renewable electricity for its owned and operated offices, distribution centers, and stores in FY25 . Total water use across operations and the value chain was reduced by 32% from a FY20 baseline , with total consumption of 10.1 million cubic meters in FY25 . The overall waste diversion rate from landfill and incineration is 88%. The company has expanded its Carbon Leadership Program to approximately 170 facilities , representing close to 60% of raw material business spend , and publishes its Tier 1 supplier list . Participating suppliers in the Carbon Leadership Program have committed to an average carbon reduction target of 64% by 2030 . Ralph Lauren has finalized its biodiversity strategy and goals in adherence to Step 3 of the open-source guidelines for setting science-based targets for nature , with plans to share the strategy in 2026 . For deforestation, 86% of key wood suppliers for store interiors used sustainably sourced substrates by FY25 , targeting 100% by FY26 , and 92% of strategic yarn and fabric suppliers sourced man-made cellulosic fibers from green shirt manufacturers . The company retired its net-zero by 2040 target . Climate-related disclosures follow the recommendations of the former TCFD and are partially aligned with ISSB S2 . A scenario analysis of exposure to climate-related physical and transitional risks and opportunities was conducted in 2024 . 80% of packaging volume met sustainable criteria in fiscal 2025 , aiming for 100% by the end of fiscal 2025 . Empowerment and life skills programs have reached 144,000 workers in its supply chain . The company joined the Future Supplier Initiative to provide collective financing for supplier decarbonization .

Respect for Cultures & Communities

Ralph Lauren has engaged in 5 formal partnerships with indigenous or local community groups, including the Work to Ride nonprofit and four Artist in Residence collaborations with indigenous designers such as Naiomi Glasses, Zefren-M, and TÓPA.

The company has engaged 4 indigenous-led brands/artists as suppliers or collaborators through its Artist in Residence program. Ralph Lauren was involved in one cultural appropriation incident in October 2022, accused of plagiarizing Indigenous designs from the Contla and Saltillo peoples of Mexico. In response, the company issued an apology, stated a directive to remove the product (though it was still found on sale), and pledged that new products using Indigenous designs from Summer 2023 onwards would be created under a model of "credit and collaboration." The company also committed to deepening cultural awareness training and broadening its work with indigenous communities.

Safe & Smart Tech

Ralph Lauren has faced two class-action lawsuits in March 2021

and March 2022 for violating the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) by requiring employee fingerprint scans without consent. This indicates significant gaps in its regulatory compliance, despite the company stating it complies with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and has implemented Standard Contractual Clauses for data transfers . On user data control, the company provides users with rights to access, correct, and delete personal information , and the ability to opt-out of the sale or sharing of data for targeted advertising . It also recognizes the Global Privacy Control signal for California residents .

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

In fiscal year 2024, 79% of the company's total packaging volume met at least one sustainable packaging criterion, an increase from 73% in the previous year.

Ralph Lauren has introduced its first Cradle to Cradle Certified® Gold Luxury Cashmere Sweater and POLO® MIRUM® Sneaker and Crossbody Pouch, reflecting a commitment to circular economy principles in product design. The company has also pledged to certify five iconic products to Cradle to Cradle standards by 2025 and made a minority investment in Natural Fiber Welding to scale plant-based, upcycled materials. Additionally, a new fragrance bottle incorporates 20% post-consumer recycled glass and a 55% post-consumer recycled carton.