Ralph Lauren·Apparel (Durable / Outdoor)·New York, US·Founded 1976·Last verified 31 May 2026
45
out of 100
Below expectationsPending Review

Ralph Lauren achieved strong near-term emissions reductions and 100% renewable electricity in own operations, but abandoned its 2040 net-zero target without replacement, signaling weakened long-term ambition. Scope 3 emissions rose 1% year-on-year. Supply chain engagement and nature strategy remain incomplete.

The calculation

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Same formula for every company. No curve. No private weighting.

SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × Scale
Industry base impact
Apparel (Durable / Outdoor) sector ceiling.
30 / 100
Performance score
Sum of the 10 rubric questions, scored 0–10 each.
65 / 100
Raw score
Weighted average before scale penalty.
(0.3 × 30) + (0.7 × 65) = 54.5
Scale penalty
Multiplier based on absolute emissions volume — physics-first.
× 0.82
Final score
Rounded. Below expectations.
45 / 100
The ten questions

Where Ralph Lauren is strong, and where it isn't.

Strongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Carbon Footprint — Supply Chain (8/10, 7/10). Weakest on Targets & Commitments and Nature & Biodiversity Impact (5/10, 5/10).

Where the evidence comes from

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11 sources used in this assessment. All publicly available. Each row shows which rubric questions it informed.

[1]Third-party verified
DitchCarbon: Ralph Lauren Organization Profile
Ongoing
Q1Q2
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[2]Self-reported
Ralph Lauren Corporate: Reports and Policies
Ongoing
Q1Q9
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[3]Third-party verified
Stand.Earth: Ralph Lauren Scorecard
2025
Q2Q4Q10
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[4]Public record
Trellis: Ralph Lauren Rolling Emissions & Net-Zero Target Retirement
2025
Q3Q8
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[5]Public record
Edie.net: Ralph Lauren Ditches 2040 Net-Zero Target
2025
Q3Q8
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[6]Self-reported
Ralph Lauren Corporate: Energy Announcement (RE100 Commitment)
2019
Q4
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[7]Self-reported
Ralph Lauren Corporate: Protect the Environment (Citizenship Page)
Ongoing
Q4Q5Q7
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[8]Third-party verified
Good On You: Ralph Lauren Brand Profile
Ongoing
Q5Q7
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[9]Self-reported
Ralph Lauren Corporate: Global Citizenship & Sustainability Report (October 2025)
2025
Q6
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[10]Public record
WWD: Ralph Lauren 2024 Global Citizenship Sustainability Report
2024
Q6
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[11]Third-party verified
Good On You: How Ethical Is Ralph Lauren?
Ongoing
Q9
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Ralph Lauren in context

Where Ralph Lauren sits among apparel (durable / outdoor) peers.

Among the 35 major apparel (durable / outdoor) brands we've scored, Ralph Lauren is tied =15th of 35, with 3 others.

=15/35
Ralph Lauren's rank
43
Industry average
23
Industry low
58
Industry high
How this score has moved

Ralph Lauren's score over time.

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About Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren is a US-based luxury apparel and lifestyle brand founded in 1976, headquartered in New York. It operates a global portfolio spanning fashion, home, and accessories, sold through wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels. The company competes in the premium durable apparel segment.

Founded
1976
Headquarters
New York, US
Employees
~23,400
Annual revenue
~$7.1B
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