- Increased demand for renewable electricity and disruptions in the supply chain have led to sourcing challenges in the energy marketplace
- Transitional risk from the cost and availability of cotton fiber and fabric
- Traceability in the leather supply chain continues to be an industry-wide challenge
Ralph Lauren Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, Ralph Lauren Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.2M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 14.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 22.4K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 1.2M tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
1.2M tCO2e/year
2024
Renewable Energy
64% of global electricity use
of total energy
Water Usage
10.9M m3/year
2024
Waste
10.0K tons/year
2024
📊 Emissions by Scope (2024)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 14.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 22.4K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.2M tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.2M tCO2e/year |
| 2023 | 1.3M tCO2e/year |
| 2022-04 to 2023-04 | 1.3M tCO2e/year |
| 2021-03-28 to 2022-04-02 | 1.3M tCO2e/year |
| 2020-04-01 to 2021-03-31 | 1.2M tCO2e/year |
| 2019-03-31 to 2020-03-28 | 1.7M tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Decreased absolute emissions by 33% in FY24 from our FY20 baseline
- Decreased total water use across our operations and value chain by 26% from our FY20 baseline
- Diverted 94% of waste from landfill and incineration across our distribution centers
- 84% of chemicals reported conform to the ZDHC Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Make five of our iconic products Cradle to Cradle (C2C) Certified® by the end of 2025
- Offer high-quality products made with 100% recycled cotton by the end of 2025
- Set and implement circular principles into our design and development process by the end of 2025
- Invest in scaling innovative technologies and regenerative practices to advance a circular economy by the end of 2025
- Connect consumers with options to rent, repair and recirculate our products in select key cities by the end of 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30% by 2030 from a FY20 base year
- Make empowerment and life skills programs available to 250,000 workers across our supply chain by 2030
- Ensure all strategic and key suppliers will have the capabilities and systems in place to deliver fair and timely compensation by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net zero GHG emissions across the value chain by 2040 from a FY20 base year
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Integrated CircularitySustainable MaterialsClimateWater StewardshipWaste ManagementChemical ManagementBiodiversityDiversity, Equity & InclusionEmployee Well-beingCommunity Engagement & PhilanthropyRights & Empowerment in the Supply ChainEthics & ComplianceData Privacy & Security