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1、2023 GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY REPORT2023 GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY REPORT|2CREATE WITH INTENTPROTECT THE ENVIRONMENTCHAMPION BETTER LIVESGOVERNANCE2023 ESG SUPPLEMENT INTRODUCTION&OVERVIEWTable of Contents 3 A MESSAGE FROM OUR CHAIRMAN AND CEO4 OUR GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY

2、APPROACH 6 PROGRESS ON OUR GOALS10 INTEGRATED CIRCULARITY 15 SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS20 RESPONSIBLE DESIGN 25 RESPONSIBLE SOURCING31 CLIMATE 36 WATER STEWARDSHIP38 WASTE MANAGEMENT40 CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT42 BIODIVERSITY45 DIVERSITY,EQUITY&INCLUSION55 EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING 58 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT&PHILANTHRO

3、PY71 RIGHTS&EMPOWERMENT IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN84 GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY GOVERNANCE 86 ETHICS&COMPLIANCE88 DATA PRIVACY&SECURITY90 COLLABORATING FOR IMPACT 92 GLOBAL REPORTING INITIATIVE INDEX105 SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD INDEX110 TASK FORCE ON CLIMATE-RELATED FINANCIAL DISCLO

4、SURES INDEX111 HIGG BRM PERFORMANCEINTRODUCTION&OVERVIEW 2CREATE WITH INTENT 9PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT 30CHAMPION BETTER LIVES 44GOVERNANCE 832023 ESG SUPPLEMENT 89ABOUT THIS REPORT 1122023 GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY REPORT|3CREATE WITH INTENTPROTECT THE ENVIRONMENTCHAMPION BETTER LIVESGOVERNA

5、NCE2023 ESG SUPPLEMENT INTRODUCTION&OVERVIEWA Message from Our Chairman and CEODear All,From the very beginning,Ralph Laurens Purpose has been to inspire the dream of a better life through authenticity and timeless style.For more than 50 years,this commitment has anchored our every action,starting w

6、ith the creation of iconic products that our consumers will treasure for a lifetime and pass down through generations.Today,that commitment goes even further.We are challenging ourselves to lead the way in more deeply contributing to a better,more sustainable world in the ways we create products,val

7、ue nature and champion the people and communities we touch.Thats why last year,we introduced the next chapter in our Citizenship and Sustainability journey,Timeless by Design.Our teams have made meaningful progress in the last year,including:Supporting the circular economy with the introduction of o

8、ur Cradle to Cradle(C2C)Certified Gold Cashmere Sweater,the first of five Ralph Lauren iconic products that weve committed to have C2C Certified by 2025;Meeting our zero waste goal by diverting 92%of waste from landfill and incineration across our distribution centers;Achieving our goal to increase

9、women in factory leadership by 25%,making progress on our path to parity in our supply chain;Furthering diversity in our organization by achieving our goal to ensure at least 20%of our Global Leadership Team is composed of racially and ethnically diverse talent;Deepening our brand storytelling to ma

10、ke our portrayal of the American dream inclusive of the diverse communities that inspire us;Expanding our impact with equity-focused partnerships across the globe;and Committing to a$25 million investment through The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation to expand or establish five cancer centers in und

11、erserved communities,including the recently opened Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Prevention at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center in Washington,D.C.Thank you to the teams and partners whose leadership,dedication and creativity are represented by the work reflected in this report.Though

12、 there remains much more to do,we are proud of our progress and energized to take on the work ahead.This is the better life all of us want for ourselves,our families and friends all around the world.This is the dream of a better life made into a reality.Ralph LaurenExecutive Chairman and Chief Creat

13、ive OfficerPatrice LouvetPresident and Chief Executive Officer2023 GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY REPORT|4CREATE WITH INTENTPROTECT THE ENVIRONMENTCHAMPION BETTER LIVESGOVERNANCE2023 ESG SUPPLEMENT INTRODUCTION&OVERVIEWOur Global Citizenship&Sustainability Approach This ethos of timelessness exte

14、nds beyond our products to the lives,communities and natural resources our business intersects.Our Purpose is to inspire the dream of a better life through authenticity and timeless style.Timeless by Design is how we are applying our Companys Purpose to our approach to citizenship and sustainability

15、.We live this commitment by empowering our employees,through the charitable work we undertake through our Company and The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation and with a continued focus on advancing a more circular apparel industry.From the materials we use to how we make our iconic products,we conside

16、r timeless style throughout our design process ensuring our philosophy of timelessness is embedded from inspiration through to our products every use and reuse.Our 2023 Global Citizenship&Sustainability Report outlines progress on our goals and commitments progress that is anchored in our Purpose an

17、d created with and for our people,communities and partners.But we know we must go further,and we cant reach our goals alone because,at its core,Timeless by Design is about ensuring our business can meet the needs of all of our stakeholders now and into the future.Timeless by Design Since our foundin

18、g,we have believed in creating things that are timeless that last and that never go out of style.Our iconic products are created to be worn,loved and passed on through generations.2023 GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY REPORT|5CREATE WITH INTENTPROTECT THE ENVIRONMENTCHAMPION BETTER LIVESGOVERNANCE2

19、023 ESG SUPPLEMENT INTRODUCTION&OVERVIEWCreate with Intent Grounded in our enduring philosophy of timelessness,we are working to implement circular principles and instill cultural awareness practices into our design and development process.By designing with timelessness in mind from the start,we are

20、 enabling our products to live on responsibly and helping our consumers to love their items longer.Protect Our EnvironmentBy adopting practices that help preserve the worlds natural resources,we can be stewards in protecting our environment for generations to come.Beyond creating products more respo

21、nsibly,we are working to operate in ways that respect our planet,such as transitioning to renewable energy,diverting waste from landfill and incineration,and efficiently managing water for our business and the communities where we operate.Champion Better LivesShaping a business that is timeless and

22、has a positive impact on tomorrow means building relationships that stand the test of time and ensuring that everyone is included,respected and empowered.Thats why were committed to supporting our employees,our partners and those within our communities working to build a brighter future.Our Strategy

23、Timeless by Design is our global approach to citizenship and sustainability.With this as our North Star,we aim to reduce our overall environmental impact and champion the people and communities that intersect our business.RESPONSIBLE DESIGNCHEMICAL MANAGEMENTCLIMATEWASTE MANAGEMENTWATER STEWARDSHIPC

24、OMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT&PHILANTHROPYRIGHTS&EMPOWERMENT IN THE SUPPLY CHAINEMPLOYEE WELL-BEINGDIVERSITY,EQUITY&INCLUSIONSUSTAINABLE MATERIALSRESPONSIBLE SOURCINGINTEGRATED CIRCULARITYBIODIVERSITYOur approach and initiatives are addressing global priorities,contributing to tangible solutions and moving us

25、 closer to achieving meaningful global targets.To ensure alignment of our initiatives with these global efforts,elements of Timeless by Design support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs).Ralph Laurens current disclosure of programs,metrics and policies were benchmarked against all

26、 17 SDGs to identify and determine where the Company has the biggest opportunity to contribute to the following SDGs:2023 GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY REPORT|6CREATE WITH INTENTPROTECT THE ENVIRONMENTCHAMPION BETTER LIVESGOVERNANCE2023 ESG SUPPLEMENT INTRODUCTION&OVERVIEWProgress on Our GoalsTA

27、RGETPROGRESSEnable our past and future products to live on responsibly by 2030Made advancements toward our circular product,experience and investment goalsFive of our iconic products will be Cradle to Cradle(C2C)Certified by 2025Introduced our Cradle to Cradle(C2C)Certified Gold Luxury Cashmere Swea

28、ter,the first of five C2C Certified products,to consumersOffer high quality products made with 100%recycled cotton by 2025Developed products with increasingly higher recycled cotton content,including the New Denim Project capsuleInvest in scaling innovative technologies and regenerative practices to

29、 advance a circular economy by 2025Launched the POLO MIRUM sneaker and crossbody pouch,which are partially made from a 100%plastic-free material from Natural Fiber Welding(NFW)Set and implement circular principles into our design and development process by 2025Began developing principles with expert

30、 partners and increased engagement with design teamsConnect consumers with options to rent,repair and recirculate our products in select top cities by 2025Launched channel for recycling end-of-use 100%cashmere products and continued to grow our vintage offeringsAchieve 100%sustainably sourced key ma

31、terials by 202589%of our units produced met at least one of our sustainable material criteria in FY23 up from 77%in FY22100%of our key wood suppliers for new RL store interiors will use sustainably sourced wood substrates(certified by a forest management system,repurposed or recycled)by 2025At the e

32、nd of FY23,37%of our suppliers had committed to meeting the benchmark,compared to 11%in FY22Ensure all of our design,production and merchant teams will receive annual training on sustainable,circular,inclusive and culturally cognizant designEnhanced the sustainable design training modules available

33、to our design and product teams80%of our business will be with suppliers that meet key&strategic supplier criteria with performance and potential in business,social and environmental performance by 202550%of our business was with key&strategic suppliers that met business,social and environmental per

34、formance criteriaCREATE WITH INTENT2023 GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY REPORT|7CREATE WITH INTENTPROTECT THE ENVIRONMENTCHAMPION BETTER LIVESGOVERNANCE2023 ESG SUPPLEMENT INTRODUCTION&OVERVIEWTARGETPROGRESSReduce absolute Scope 1,2 and 3 GHG emissions by 30%by 2030(SBTi-approved)from a FY20 base

35、yearDecreased absolute emissions by 29%in FY23 from our FY20 baselineAchieve net zero by 2040Submitted our net zero target for SBTi approval against its new Net Zero StandardPower our owned and operated offices,distribution centers and stores with 100%renewable electricity by 2025Continued to invest

36、 in renewable energy attribute certificates,accounting for 8%of our global electricity use,and increased the number of power purchase agreements we are pursuing across key regionsAchieve at least a 20%reduction in total water use across our operations and value chain,compared to a FY20 baseline,by 2

37、025Decreased total water use across our operations and value chain by 25%from our FY20 baselineAchieve 100%recyclable,reusable or sustainably sourced packaging materials by 2025Transitioned all key suppliers to 100%recycled content polybags;continued to remove and recycle all polybags from reduced p

38、ackaging ordersAchieve zero waste to landfill across our distribution centers by 2023Achieved our goal for zero waste to landfill in our distribution centers,with 92%of waste divertedEliminate the use of hazardous chemicals in our supply chain by 2025Gained 79%visibility of chemical use in manufactu

39、ring(by spend);84%of chemicals reported conform with the Manufacturing Restricted Substances List(MRSL)Develop a biodiversity strategy and set goals aligned with the Science Based Targets for Nature by 2024Selected partner to conduct a formal assessment of our nature-related impacts and dependencies

40、,to inform development of a biodiversity strategy and goalsPROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT2023 GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY REPORT|8CREATE WITH INTENTPROTECT THE ENVIRONMENTCHAMPION BETTER LIVESGOVERNANCE2023 ESG SUPPLEMENT INTRODUCTION&OVERVIEWCHAMPION BETTER LIVESTARGETPROGRESSEnsure at least 20%of o

41、ur Global Leadership Team is comprised of diverse racial and ethnic groups by FY23Achieved our goal to ensure 20%of our Global Leadership Team is made up of racially and ethnically diverse talentMaintain gender parity with equal representation in leadership positions at the VP level and aboveMaintai

42、ned 50%of VP and above roles held by womenIncrease Company employee volunteer hours by 25%compared to a FY22 baselineIncreased Company employee volunteer hours by 500%Make empowerment and life skills programs available to 250,000 workers across our supply chain by 2030Reached over 98,000 workers thr

43、ough our empowerment and life skills programs to dateAchieve a 25%increase of women in factory leadership that seeks to create a path to parity by 2025Increased women in factory leadership by 27%across four target countriesRoll out our Wage Management Strategy to all of our strategic and key supplie

44、rs to address fair and timely compensation for factory workers by FY23Achieved our goal to roll out our strategy to all strategic and key suppliersAll strategic and key suppliers will have the capabilities and systems in place to deliver fair and timely compensation by 2030New goal as of FY23;progre

45、ss will be measured annually 9CREATE WITH INTENTPROTECT THE ENVIRONMENTCHAMPION BETTER LIVESGOVERNANCE2023 ESG SUPPLEMENT INTRODUCTION&OVERVIEW 9Our journey is anchored in our enduring philosophy of timelessness and authenticity.We aim to create products that are made to be worn,loved and live on re

46、sponsibly.As we continue to evolve in how we design our products,we are using more sustainable materials,implementing circular principles and instilling cultural awareness practices.Create with IntentEXPLORE THIS SECTION10 INTEGRATED CIRCULARITY 15 SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS20 RESPONSIBLE DESIGN25 RESPON

47、SIBLE SOURCING 2023 GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY REPORT|10CREATE WITH INTENTPROTECT THE ENVIRONMENTCHAMPION BETTER LIVESGOVERNANCE2023 ESG SUPPLEMENT INTRODUCTION&OVERVIEWOur Circularity Approach Circularity is a systems-level approach to eliminating waste,recirculating materials and regenerati

48、ng resources for a more sustainable economy.Our enduring philosophy of timelessness guides our overall approach to circularity.Our circularity strategy has three main elements:Designing our products according to circular principles Connecting consumers to services that enable product longevity and r

49、euse Investing in circular systems and innovation across the industryIntegrated CircularityWe are designing products with circularity in mind,connecting consumers to opportunities for repair and recirculation and investing in scalable innovation.These efforts support our commitment to timeless style

50、,creating products that stand the test of time.2030 GOAL Enable our past and future products to live on responsibly2025 GOALS Five of our iconic products will be Cradle to Cradle(C2C)Certified products Offer high-quality products made with 100%recycled cotton Invest in scaling innovative technologie

51、s and regenerative practices to advance a circular economy Set and implement circular principles into our design and development process Connect consumers with options to rent,repair and recirculate our products in select top cities2023 GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY REPORT|11CREATE WITH INTENTPR

52、OTECT THE ENVIRONMENTCHAMPION BETTER LIVESGOVERNANCE2023 ESG SUPPLEMENT INTRODUCTION&OVERVIEWLive On Promise In 2022,we introduced our Live On promise to take our enduring philosophy of timelessness even further with a new commitment:By 2030,Ralph Lauren will enable our past and future products to l

53、ive on responsibly.To deliver on this promise,we committed to designing new and reimagined products according to circular principles.To help extend the life of Ralph Lauren products old and new we are also enabling consumers to rent,repair and recirculate our items in select top cities.We also conti

54、nue to make investments to help advance circular innovation across the industry.This year,we strengthened our commitment by bringing our first C2C Certified product to market,initiating our circular principles workstream with internal and external partners and continuing our efforts to present vinta

55、ge Ralph Lauren offerings to our consumers.Our POLO MIRUM sneaker and crossbody pouch are partially made from a 100%plastic-free material,created without relying on petrochemical and synthetic inputs.By 2025,we will invest in scaling innovative technologies and regenerative practices to advance a ci

56、rcular economy.ADVANCE THE CIRCULAR ECONOMYOur cashmere recycling program implemented as part of the C2C certification process connects consumers to a channel for recycling their end-of-use 100%cashmere products.We have been engaging in the resale market by selling curated collections of iconic,vint

57、age Ralph Lauren products.These collections can be found on our digital platforms and in select stores.By 2025,we will connect consumers with ways to rent,repair and recirculate our products in select top cities.ENABLE CIRCULAR CONSUMER EXPERIENCES We reimagined our iconic luxury crewneck cashmere s

58、weater to be our first Cradle to Cradle Certified product.We are developing products with increasingly higher recycled cotton content,including the New Denim Project capsule.We are initiating our circular principles workstream with internal and external partners.DESIGN FOR CIRCULARITY GOALS PROGRESS

59、 GOALS PROGRESS GOALS PROGRESSBy 2025,five of our iconic products will be C2C Certified.By 2025,we will offer high-quality products made with 100%recycled cotton.By 2025,we will set and implement circular principles into our design and development process.2023 GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY REPOR

60、T|12CREATE WITH INTENTPROTECT THE ENVIRONMENTCHAMPION BETTER LIVESGOVERNANCE2023 ESG SUPPLEMENT INTRODUCTION&OVERVIEWCIRCULARITY WORKING GROUPOur Circularity Working Group,relaunched in 2022,works across the organization to integrate circularity in all segments of our products lifecycle.In the past

61、year,the cross-functional team has focused on establishing a structure to facilitate collaboration within the organization and with our external partners.Product Management develops product with circular principlesMarketing communicates the product storyMerchandising selects what we develop to sell

62、to our wholesale and retail partnersSourcing identifies,develops and secures certified sources of sustainable componentsBusiness Innovation develops circular business models Product Innovation identifies and tests new solutionsSustainability determines the environmental impact Design conceptualizes

63、collections that integrate circular concepts into our brand heritageCradle to Cradle Certified The Cradle to Cradle Product Innovation Institutes C2C certification program is the global standard for products that are safe,circular and responsibly made.We chose the C2C standard because the assessment

64、 categories mirror our own sustainability goals and take a holistic approach to designing for circularity.To achieve C2C certification,a product or material is assessed across five categories of performance and can achieve levels ranging from Bronze to Platinum.Those categories include:Material heal

65、th Product circularity Clean air and climate protection Water and soil stewardship Social fairnessC2C CERTIFIED GOLD CASHMERE SWEATER LAUNCH During the 2022 Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen,we unveiled our C2C Certified Gold Cashmere Sweater,an iconic product made to be worn,loved and live on res

66、ponsibly for generations to come.Available in Mens Purple Label and Womens Collection brands,the first-of-its-kind luxury crewneck cashmere sweater is the first of five iconic Ralph Lauren products that we committed to have C2C Certified by 2025.Every component of the sweater has been certified,from

67、 the cashmere fiber to its rich dyes and iconic label made with organic cotton.The C2C Certified Gold Cashmere Sweater replaced the original iconic product,and our certified assortment will expand to include other cashmere products.We are also cascading our learnings from the certification process t

68、o inform the design and development of future products.At least one additional product will be submitted for certification in 2023.2023 GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY REPORT|13CREATE WITH INTENTPROTECT THE ENVIRONMENTCHAMPION BETTER LIVESGOVERNANCE2023 ESG SUPPLEMENT INTRODUCTION&OVERVIEWCashmere

69、 Recycling ProgramDeveloped as part of the C2C certification process,we launched a recycling program for 100%cashmere in partnership with Re-Verso,a leading textile production company that bridges science and technology to create a circular economy manufacturing system for high-quality wool and cash

70、mere.The program,initially available in North America and Europe,allows consumers to request a prepaid mailing label from our website for their end-of-use cashmere product to be recycled.Network Partner of the Ellen MacArthur FoundationThe Ellen MacArthur Foundation(EMF)has a leading circular econom

71、y Network that brings together businesses,innovators,cities,universities and thought leaders to build a circular economy and scale solutions globally.Ralph Lauren has been a Network Partner since 2021.The Network has created a vision of a circular fashion economy where clothes are designed to be mad

72、e from safe,recycled and/or renewable inputs,worn longer,and repurposed;one that works with the fashion industry to re-envision and redesign the way products are made and used.We participated in a number of the Network events and offerings in 2022 to further circularity efforts in our Company and th

73、e fashion industry,including:Industry WorkshopsIn 2022,we participated in a fall workshop in Stockholm,Sweden,where we had the opportunity to work with EMFs full Network of Partners to explore solutions to circular economy challenges across the entire value chain.Master ClassesRalph Lauren staff mem

74、bers enrolled in a circular economy master class for the first time,provided through Exeter University.This educational opportunity aims to extend the knowledge of those familiar with circular principles to help enable action toward commercial benefits.The Jeans Redesign ProjectWe are also a partici

75、pant of EMFs Jeans Redesign Project,which consists of 100 brands,mills and manufacturers and aims to demonstrate how a garment can be designed and made for a circular economy.The Jeans Redesign Guidelines act as a blueprint and provide a starting point to design and manufacture products aligned with

76、 the principles of a circular economy.We are developing a 100%recycled denim product to meet or exceed The Jeans Redesign Guidelines for launch in 2023.Through our participation in The Jeans Redesign and by using Circulytics,a company-level measuring tool developed by EMF,Ralph Lauren is taking a st

77、ep forward in its long-term circular economy journey.2023 GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY REPORT|14CREATE WITH INTENTPROTECT THE ENVIRONMENTCHAMPION BETTER LIVESGOVERNANCE2023 ESG SUPPLEMENT INTRODUCTION&OVERVIEWDigital Product IDDigital Product IDs(DPIDs)will be crucial to enabling technology tha

78、t supports a circular economy.A unique digital ID is placed in each item during production to provide data related to the garments origin and makeup when the products QR label is scanned.This process enables consumers and marketplaces to authenticate products directly with the brand owner and discou

79、rages the sale of counterfeit clothing in resale,protecting consumers,brands and marketplaces.In 2019,Ralph Lauren began rolling out this technology across our portfolio,starting with the Polo brand.DPIDs are currently in more than 220 million Polo products and can be used to authenticate the produc

80、ts.RALPH LAUREN CIRCULARITY PRINCIPLES FOR DESIGNA foundational element of reaching our circularity goals is the establishment of product design and development principles aligned to the core principles of circularity.We have engaged an expert partner to support us in establishing Ralph Lauren-speci

81、fic principles in 2023.Increasing Product AuthenticationIncreasingly,consumers are seeking to align with brands whose value chains are ethical,environmental-friendly and reliable.New authentication and digital traceability tools can be leveraged to demonstrate or transparently share information with

82、 interested consumers.The World Economic Forum(WEF),Ralph Lauren,Vestiaire Collective and Global Innovator EVRYTHNG,in collaboration with Bain&Company,launched a pilot to ensure the authentication of fashion products in the secondhand market through digital ID technology.This pilot established a glo

83、bal collaboration between manufacturers and brand owners,suppliers,consumer representatives and regulators.It leverages new digital traceability and authentication technologies to drive circularity and sustainability,creating value for all stakeholders in the fashion value chain.As a second phase,Ra

84、lph Lauren and WEF,in partnership with technology providers,resellers and brands,have created a working group to create the standards and tools to bring this pilot to scale.The first pilot of the new authentication platform has shown that companies like Ralph Lauren can have a direct connection to s

85、econdary-market consumers while gaining insight into the lifespan of our clothes.2023 GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY REPORT|15CREATE WITH INTENTPROTECT THE ENVIRONMENTCHAMPION BETTER LIVESGOVERNANCE2023 ESG SUPPLEMENT INTRODUCTION&OVERVIEWOur Approach to Sustainable Materials Ralph Lauren product

86、s are designed to be timeless and worn for generations.With this in mind,we choose our product materials thoughtfully to ensure high-quality and durability.Our sustainable materials strategy has a holistic orientation,inclusive of impacts across the environment,animal welfare,land use and farmer liv

87、elihoods.We look to source materials from certifications and programs that drive positive change in these areas.Our efforts and goals are focused on the key materials that make up 92.2%of our material use:cotton,wool,cashmere,leather,viscose and polyester.1 In April 2023,we updated our Animal Welfar

88、e Policy to articulate our aims for all our animal-derived materials and reflect the latest science on the proper care of animals.Enhanced traceability and transparency across our value chain is a critical enabler of our efforts to reduce the impact of our material use and support improved practices

89、 in material production,especially at the farm level.We are going beyond sourcing certified materials and are working towards increasing traceability of our supply chain.For more on our approach and progress around transparency and traceability,see the Responsible Sourcing section of this report.Sus

90、tainable MaterialsWe seek to increase the use of more sustainable materials in our industry and are committed to using materials in ways that reduce environmental impact,protect biodiversity and animal welfare,support livelihoods and improve the traceability of raw materials.2025 GOALS Achieve 100%s

91、ustainably sourced key materials by 2025 100%of our key wood suppliers for new Ralph Lauren store interiors will use sustainably sourced wood substrates(certified by a forest management system,repurposed or recycled)by 2025TEXTILE EXCHANGE BRAND CERTIFICATIONChain of custody standards are used by th

92、e fashion industry to validate the accuracy of claims about fiber content in a product.The recycled,organic and Responsible Animal Fiber standards owned by Textile Exchange require every member of the value chain to undergo a third-party audit to become certified to use these standards on customer-f

93、acing products.Ralph Lauren became a certified brand in 2023.Our first fully certified product will be Responsible Wool Standard(RWS)sweaters,available in our Fall 23 Polo collection.1 Down is a key material but as a fill material it is quantified separately.2023 GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY RE

94、PORT|16CREATE WITH INTENTPROTECT THE ENVIRONMENTCHAMPION BETTER LIVESGOVERNANCE2023 ESG SUPPLEMENT INTRODUCTION&OVERVIEW80.1%Cotton6.5%Polyester6.1%Other5.4%Animal derived1.6%Nylon0.3%ViscoseKEY MATERIALS GOALS 100%of our cotton will be sustainably sourced by 2025,defined as:Better Cotton,organic,tr

95、ansitional/in-conversion,recycled,regenerative,U.S.Cotton Trust Protocol or Fair Trade-certified 100%recycled polyester by 2025 100%Responsible Wool Standard-certified or recycled wool by 2025 100%of viscose will be sourced and verified through CanopyStyle audits by 2025 100%Responsible Down Standar

96、d-certified or recycled down and feathers by 2023 100%of our tanned leather will be Leather Working Group-certified by 2025 100%Sustainable Fibre Alliance-certified(or equivalent)or recycled cashmere by 2025FY23 MATERIAL USE1ANIMAL DERIVED2.9%Leather/Skins2.1%Wool0.3%Cashmere0.1%SilkGlobal Research

97、and Development StudioOur Global Research and Development Studio is a physical and virtual resource built on the principle that all materials and techniques should have a sustainability attribute.This central hub contributes to our progress on our sustainable materials goals by expanding our library

98、 of materials and processes available for adoption.Our 3D research and development program provides a tool for developing a product in 3D before creating a physical sample,helping to reduce material waste.We have expanded a robust 3D material and trim library for use in digital design and developmen

99、t.89%of our units produced met at least one of our sustainable material criteria in FY23 up from 77%in FY22.Natural Fiber Welding Beginning in FY22,we made an early investment in Natural Fiber Welding(NFW),whose groundbreaking technology is enabling us to reduce our use of synthetic materials.Last y

100、ear,we launched the RLX CLARUS Polo Shirt,made with the worlds first high-performance cotton fabric comprised of 50%recycled cotton.We continue to invest in NFWs innovative materials to launch new products.In March 2023,we released the POLO MIRUM sneaker and crossbody pouch.MIRUM is a 100%plastic-fr

101、ee material,created without relying on petrochemical and synthetic inputs.1 Our efforts and goals are focused on the key materials that make up 92.2%of our material use:cotton,wool,down,cashmere,leather,viscose,and polyester.Down is a key material but as a fill material it is quantified separately.2

102、023 GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY REPORT|17CREATE WITH INTENTPROTECT THE ENVIRONMENTCHAMPION BETTER LIVESGOVERNANCE2023 ESG SUPPLEMENT INTRODUCTION&OVERVIEWMaking Progress on Sustainable Cotton Cotton is the most widely used natural fiber for clothing production1 and accounts for more than 80%of

103、 our material use.We invest in the increased use of sustainable cotton and seek to support the scaling of improved practices in cotton cultivation,which benefits our business,the environment and the farmers that grow it.In FY23,94%of the cotton units we produced met at least one of our defined susta

104、inability attributes(organic,transitional/in-conversion,Better Cotton,recycled,regenerative,U.S.Cotton Trust Protocol or Fair Trade).94%of the cotton units we produced met at least one of our defined sustainability attributes.In FY23,U.S.COTTON TRUST PROTOCOL MEMBERSHIPIn FY23,building on the Compan

105、ys commitment to scale more sustainable farming practices and echoing The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundations existing support of the U.S.Regenerative Cotton Fund(USRCF),Ralph Lauren Corporation became a member of the U.S.Cotton Trust Protocol(Trust Protocol).The Trust Protocol helps farmers transiti

106、on to more sustainable cotton cultivation practices and enables growers to measure the environmental impacts of their operation to support continuous improvement.It is the only farm-level,science-based program that provides quantifiable,verifiable goals in six key sustainability metrics including la

107、nd use,soil carbon,water management,soil loss,greenhouse gas emissions and energy efficiency,as well as offers article-level supply chain transparency to all members.Our membership in the Trust Protocol is an important part of our efforts to build a more resilient cotton industry.In 2022,the Trust P

108、rotocol was awarded funding for the U.S.Climate Smart Cotton Program as part of the U.S.Department of Agriculture Partnership for Climate Smart Commodities pilot projects.The multistakeholder initiative includes the nonprofit Soil Health Institute,which The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation supports

109、 through the USRCF,as an implementing partner.This grant-funded pilot builds upon the four pillars of Climate Smart Agriculture(CSA)practices allowing for improved soil health,increased drought and flood resilience,advanced nutrient efficiency,decreased soil erosion and reduced greenhouse gas emissi

110、ons.It will provide technical and financial assistance to more than 1,650 U.S.cotton farmers to support the adoption of CSA practices on more than one million acres over the next five years,scaling the impact and reach of the work initiated through the USRCF.For more information on the Trust Protoco

111、l,read their annual report;for more information on the USRCF,see the Community Engagement&Philanthropy section of this report.1 World Resources Institute2023 GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY REPORT|18CREATE WITH INTENTPROTECT THE ENVIRONMENTCHAMPION BETTER LIVESGOVERNANCE2023 ESG SUPPLEMENT INTRODU

112、CTION&OVERVIEWAnimal Welfare Our Animal Welfare Policy,which we updated in April 2023,outlines our commitment to the well-being and respectful treatment of animals,including our longstanding ban on the use of fur and our aim to have all of our animal-derived materials certified to an animal welfare

113、standard,where available.While only 5.4%of our total material use comes from animal-derived sources,we believe all animals should be treated with care and respect throughout all stages of life.We leverage animal fiber certification schemes to ensure alignment with this principle,as well as to help a

114、ddress some of the key environmental impacts associated with raising animals.We are demonstrating our commitment to animal welfare by prioritizing standards such as the Responsible Animal Fiber standards for wool and down and Sustainable Fibre Alliance for cashmere.Each of these standards has requir

115、ements in place for animal welfare at the farm level.Leather When we set our key materials goals in 2019,we built them with a strong ambition to map and trace our supply chains for these materials,including leather,and that ambition remains today.(See the Responsible Sourcing section of this report

116、for more information on our traceability efforts.)The leather supply chain is long and complex,and one of its most significant challenges is the lack of transparency.It is also a shared supply chain across industries.While a number of animal welfare and land management standards exist for cattle,cha

117、in of custody infrastructure specific to the leather supply chain is limited and continues to be developed.We remain supportive of programs that aim to drive positive impact at the farm level while these advancements continue,such as the Leather Impact Accelerator(LIA).LIA is a set of tools develope

118、d by Textile Exchange focused on enabling leather supply chain members,from farmers to retailers,to contribute to a more responsible leather supply chain.These tools(individually)establish minimum social,environmental and animal welfare thresholds for practices at the farm and leather production lev

119、els and give recognition to producers who meet them.The tools also include cattle tracking requirements to lay the foundation for farm-to-farm traceability early in the supply chain.In FY23 we invested in Impact Partnership Incentives,which are one of the LIA tools,for a second year.WoolAt the farm

120、level,the Responsible Wool Standard(RWS)is used to certify that the Five Freedoms of animal welfare are protected,and progressive methods of land management are practiced on the farm.As wool moves through the supply chain,the RWS ensures a strong chain of custody is in place at every stage so the cu

121、stomer can be confident that the finished product contains wool that came from an RWS-certified farm.IMPROVING SUSTAINABILITY OF KEY MATERIALS Cashmere Our cashmere strategy focuses on sourcing Sustainable Fibre Alliance-certified virgin cashmere,or recycled cashmere,which typically comes from post-

122、consumer recycled textiles or pre-consumer industrial waste.Down We have sourced 100%Responsible Down Standard(RDS)-certified virgin down since 2019.Viscose We ask our suppliers to source viscose from manufacturers who have a Green Shirt audit score in Canopys Hot Button report and are exploring opp

123、ortunities to use viscose that incorporates recycled material inputs.Polyester We continue to prioritize recycled polyester,and in the coming year the Global Research and Development team will focus on researching alternative feedstock options for recycled polyester.2023 GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP&SUSTAINAB

124、ILITY REPORT|19CREATE WITH INTENTPROTECT THE ENVIRONMENTCHAMPION BETTER LIVESGOVERNANCE2023 ESG SUPPLEMENT INTRODUCTION&OVERVIEWIn FY23,we built upon our work with RWS-certified suppliers to develop products that meet all the requirements for labeling with the RWS logo.Our first RWS-certified Polo s

125、weaters will be in stores in Fall 23 and designated with special hangtags.Sustainable Store InteriorsOur store interiors reflect timelessness with natural materials that get better with age,such as wood and stone.Sustainability guidelines from the U.S.Green Building Council and the Forest Stewardshi

126、p Council(FSC),among others,inform our interior materials sourcing.Our Forest Protection Policy outlines our commitment to protecting the worlds forests and guides selection of wood suppliers for our store interiors.Our goal is to have 100%of our key wood suppliers use sustainably sourced(certified

127、by a forest management system,repurposed or recycled)wood substrates for new Ralph Lauren store interiors by 2025.Nineteen suppliers committed to meeting the benchmark by the end of FY23,which represents 37%of our suppliers,compared to 11%in the previous year.In FY23,our key wood suppliers represent

128、ed 99%of our business volume in this category.Our new retail store in the iconic Battersea Power Station in London was executed with FSC-certified wood flooring,and 80%of the freestanding floor fixtures and almost half of all artwork were repurposed pieces.PROGRESS HIGHLIGHTS 100%of wood hangers pro

129、duced for Ralph Lauren store interiors in FY23 were made from wood substrates certified by a forest management system.69%of wood flooring installed in all Retail and Outlet Stores globally in FY23 was sustainably sourced.100%of Childrens and Lauren millwork fixtures and wall units produced for U.S.s

130、hop-in-shops in FY23 were made from sustainably sourced woods.2023 GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY REPORT|20CREATE WITH INTENTPROTECT THE ENVIRONMENTCHAMPION BETTER LIVESGOVERNANCE2023 ESG SUPPLEMENT INTRODUCTION&OVERVIEWOur Approach to Responsible DesignAt Ralph Lauren,we have always been inspire

131、d by the beautiful,complex and interconnected elements that make up our world:its communities,histories,arts,crafts and most of all its people.We are deepening our efforts to use the inspiration that captivates our imagination in a way that is culturally cognizant.We are on a journey to evolve our a

132、pproach to a model built on collaboration,ensuring that our products and storytelling are inclusive of the unique and diverse cultures and people that inform and inspire us.In doing so,our products and the way we showcase them will have an even greater degree of authenticity and timelessness.Design

133、with Intent Steering CommitteeIn 2022,we created a new steering committee of senior cross-functional leaders to provide strategic oversight of our Design with Intent department and its workstreams.The committee collaborates across the organization to drive understanding of cultural sustainability,ev

134、olve our roadmap and best practices and open pathways to achieving our goals.The committee collaborates with Employee Impact Groups and creative directors to set our shared intent.Responsible DesignFor more than 50 years,our design ethos has been inspired by the world around us.As we evaluate and ev

135、olve our cultural inspiration,we know that it is important to involve authentic community voices in the products we design and the stories we tell.We take seriously our obligation to use the histories,arts,crafts and cultures that inspire our designs and storytelling in a way that is culturally resp

136、onsible and sustainable.ONGOING GOAL Ensure all of our design,production and merchant teams will receive annual training on sustainable,circular,inclusive and culturally cognizant design2023 GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY REPORT|21CREATE WITH INTENTPROTECT THE ENVIRONMENTCHAMPION BETTER LIVESGOVE

137、RNANCE2023 ESG SUPPLEMENT INTRODUCTION&OVERVIEWDesign with Intent TeamOur Design with Intent workstream aims to ensure the inspiration for our products is used in a way that is culturally aware and responsible in product design,creation and development as well as every point along the customer journ

138、ey,including our storytelling.The Design with Intent team was formally launched in 2022 to guide and operationalize how Ralph Lauren approaches culturally sustainable design and go-to-market execution.The team is focused on three strategic priorities:Develop the cultural sustainability principles th

139、at guide our work and decision-making Mobilize cross-functional teams to enable collaborative product and brand initiatives Build partnerships and pathways to collaboration with artisans and creative makersDESIGN WITH INTENT GOVERNANCE AND ENGAGEMENT STRUCTURENominating,Governance,Citizenship&Sustai

140、nability CommitteeThe Board of Directors committee with oversight of environmental and social risks and opportunities,of which Design with Intent is now part.Design with Intent Steering CommitteeThe senior cross-functional team responsible for strategic oversight and ensuring alignment of resources

141、and priorities to enable execution across Design with Intent goals.Cross-Functional PartnersCultural Awareness CouncilDesign with Intent Community Group:A Place for Employee AllyshipInternal teams that support and deliver progress across co-created priority areas and goals.Functional leads from Lega

142、l/Cultural IP,DE&I,Corporate Communications and Design with Intent,responsible for setting policy and guidelines and evaluating brand risk,priorities and overall position.The global community of employees who connect to create a space for safe conversations and change agency within Ralph Lauren.Desi

143、gn with Intent TeamResponsible for setting strategy and driving implementation and action.2023 GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY REPORT|22CREATE WITH INTENTPROTECT THE ENVIRONMENTCHAMPION BETTER LIVESGOVERNANCE2023 ESG SUPPLEMENT INTRODUCTION&OVERVIEWBuilding Cultural CognizanceAs we audit the sourc

144、es of our design inspiration that are embedded in our brand codes,we are establishing short-and mid-term goals and priorities.These will serve our larger objective to build a holistic cultural sustainability framework that follows a products lifecycle,from concept design and sourcing to creation and

145、 go-to-market storytelling.Our Cultural Awareness Council(the Council)enables progress by working cross-functionally to create and implement culturally sustainable policies,guidelines and best practices.The Council holds weekly review sessions with our design and concept teams,and weekly marketing a

146、nd creative review sessions to support cultural sustainability across our product creation and marketing efforts.Employee Impact Group(EIG)leaders and external cultural and textile experts are consulted as needed to help inform our decision-making and our development of authentic partnerships,progra

147、ms and storytelling.Specifically,our external Native American&Indigenous Advisory Council,which formally convenes annually,is a group of Indigenous leaders across cultural,historical,educational,legal,media and creative disciplines that review and provide guidance on the intentions and impacts of ou

148、r Design with Intent work.Our Cultural Awareness Guidelines support our approach.We update these annually according to emerging best practices and guidance from our network of external advisors and distribute them to all teams with a role in design,merchandising,advertising and marketing.We inform a

149、nd prepare these teams to apply our guidelines through mandatory cultural awareness educational programs,including during new hire onboarding and in annual employee trainings.CULTURAL COUNCIL ENGAGEMENT STRUCTURE The senior cross-functional team responsible for strategic oversight and ensuring align

150、ment of resources and priorities to enable execution across Design with Intent goals.Functional leads from Legal/Cultural IP,DE&I,Corporate Communications and Design with Intent responsible for setting policy and guidelines and evaluating brand risk,priorities and overall position.The Cultural Aware

151、ness Council engages with external expertise and EIGs as needed.Design with Intent Steering CommitteeCultural Awareness Council Weekly Campaign ReviewA weekly session for creative and marketing team leaders to present work-in-progress promotional campaigns for review to the Cultural Awareness Counci

152、l.Cultural Awareness Council Weekly Design ReviewA weekly session for creative and design leaders to present product collection and campaign concepts for review to the Cultural Awareness Council.2023 GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY REPORT|23CREATE WITH INTENTPROTECT THE ENVIRONMENTCHAMPION BETTER

153、LIVESGOVERNANCE2023 ESG SUPPLEMENT INTRODUCTION&OVERVIEWEngagement with Native Americanand Indigenous CommunitiesFor more than 50 years,we have drawn design and storytelling inspiration from the beautiful lands and individuals around us,and as we continue to evolve and grow,we believe it is importan

154、t to more closely partner with the communities that inspire us.We recognize that we must honor the Indigenous communities that so richly contribute to American culture,and the cultures of many other countries.As a part of this work,we connect with Native American and Indigenous-focused organizations

155、 to apply greater cultural cognizance to our work and scale our impact in the communities we serve.Connecting with Indigenous Artisans In August 2022,a delegation of Cultural Awareness Council members attended the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts(SWAIA)annual art market in Santa Fe,New Mexic

156、o,to build on our understanding of Native perspectives and connect with Indigenous creatives and community leaders.The event showcases the work of more than 1,000 Native artists from more than 100 tribal communities in North America and Canada and generates nearly$160 million in revenue for the arti

157、sts and the Santa Fe community each year1.In November 2022,members of our Cultural Awareness Council attended Original to connect with artisans and to learn more about the beauty and legacy of traditional Mexican craftsmanship.This annual celebration of Indigenous Mexican culture and art in Mexico C

158、ity,led by the Ministry of Culture of the Government of Mexico,publicly showcases the work of about 1,000 artisans from across Mexico,who represent nearly 5,000 makers from the broader Mexican handicraft community.Creative Futures CollectiveWe partner with Creative Futures Collective(CFC),an organiz

159、ation that empowers the next generation of creative leaders from disenfranchised or system-impacted communities,to provide an opportunity for mentorship,employment and exposure.We sponsored two CFC fellows to participate in SWAIA.Alongside mentorship support,we featured their journey in their own wo

160、rds and through their own lens via editorial stories on our consumer-facing RL Mag platform and our employee intranet.We are also exploring additional opportunities to engage with CFC on talent recruitment and development on an ongoing basis.1 Swaia.orgPhoto by Nate Lemuel of Darklisted Photography2

161、023 GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY REPORT|24CREATE WITH INTENTPROTECT THE ENVIRONMENTCHAMPION BETTER LIVESGOVERNANCE2023 ESG SUPPLEMENT INTRODUCTION&OVERVIEWThe Art of Indigenous FashionThe Ralph Lauren Corporation is proud to support the Art of Indigenous Fashion exhibition at the Museum of Cont

162、emporary Native Arts in Santa Fe,New Mexico.As a part of the Institute of American Indian Arts(IAIA),the museum took a curatorial approach to the exhibit to offer insights into the perspectives of Indigenous designers,beyond the visual and material qualities of their work.Support for Native and Indi

163、genous EducationAs Education,Advocacy and Access is a key pillar of our philanthropic work across the Company and The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation,we remain dedicated to providing next-generation leaders with opportunities to access education.The Company continues to support scholarship program

164、s via the American Indian College Fund and launched a two-year Master of Fine Arts scholarship at IAIA,aiming to support Native and Indigenous talent in creative fields of work.Artist in Residence ProgramThe Companys Artists in Residence program invites artisans working with a variety of skill sets,

165、mediums and materials to collaborate with Ralph Laurens design teams.This is intended to be a mutually beneficial exchange of resources,talent and trade techniques.During their tenure,we expect each Artist in Residence to have the opportunity to create a special product collaboration,melding the bri

166、lliance and unique skill of the artisan with our core brand sensibilities.Our pilot program with the Polo brand is expected to launch in the coming year featuring traditional Indigenous design motifs created under a model of collaboration.We hope to use learnings from this pilot to inform and scale

167、the program in the future.Because of our design-to-production timeline,we may have pre-designed,existing products already in our pipeline created prior to this evolved model.Any new product featuring Native American design motifs following our Summer 2023 season will be created under the evolved mod

168、el.In line with our sustainability commitments,we will not be disposing of existing product.In this interim period,we are deepening our efforts to invest in communities of Native and Indigenous artisans.Authentic MakersIn 2022,we were honored to work with Navajo artisan Jimmy Begay Jr.in partnership

169、 with Shiprock Santa Fe gallery for our first Authentic Maker program launch.His hand-crafted,stamped,heirloom-quality concho belts were made exclusively for the Ralph Lauren Collection.We showcased Jimmys craftsmanship and shared his story in our online RL Mag platform and via consumer-facing marke

170、ting channels.OUR WORK WITH HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIESWe have continued to expand our partnerships with historically Black colleges and universities(HBCUs).In March 2022,we unveiled a limited-edition collection to honor the rich heritage and sartorial legacy of HBCUs through the le

171、ns of Morehouse College and Spelman College.The collection sought to share the history of both schools and build on our commitment to expand our portrayal of the American dream to include the nature of life at HBCUs,a story previously untold in depictions of Ralph Laurens collegiate sensibility.Conc

172、eptualized and designed by Morehouse and Spelman alumni at Ralph Lauren,the collection was supported by a campaign featuring an all-Black creative suite and cast comprised of students,faculty and alumni from both colleges.The collection sold out in two days,and we were proud to be recognized for the

173、 work with a Fast Company Brands that Matter award and a“Best Collaboration”award from The Impression.For more information on the Companys and the Foundations partnership with HBCUs,including the Foundations$2 million scholarship commitment,please see the Championing Better Lives section of this rep

174、ort.2023 GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY REPORT|25CREATE WITH INTENTPROTECT THE ENVIRONMENTCHAMPION BETTER LIVESGOVERNANCE2023 ESG SUPPLEMENT INTRODUCTION&OVERVIEWBuilding a Resilient and Responsible Supply ChainEconomic,social and environmental disruptions continued in FY23,and supply chain engag

175、ement remained a critical strategy to ensure greater resiliency and sustained commitments to responsible sourcing.Our work in supplier engagement aids our understanding of capacity,capability,and current and future performance potential.This work is vital to creating an agile supply chain ecosystem

176、that can respond to disruption and change while meeting our shared and individual goals.We continue to progress towards our goal to conduct 80%of our business with suppliers that meet the key and strategic supplier criteria which includes business,quality,citizenship and sustainability performance.I

177、n FY23,50%of our business was with suppliers that meet the key and strategic supplier criteria.For more information on our procurement practices,refer to our Supply Chain Sustainability Policy.Continuous Supplier Engagement and PartnershipOur Supplier Engagement Strategy(SES)continues to focus on st

178、rengthening performance in three key areas:business execution and partnership,citizenship and sustainability,and quality.We communicate our expectations and seek feedback on how to continue being a responsible partner via the following strategies:one-on-one check-ins,semi-annual supplier summits,rou

179、ndtable discussions,surveys(including the Better Buying Institute Survey)and our Vendor Scorecard.In FY24,we will expand the use of our Scorecard to Tier 2 suppliers.Our Vendor Scorecard has social and environmental performance indicators that enable us to communicate our sustainability expectations

180、,evaluate and monitor the progress of our suppliers and strengthen collaboration on continuous improvement.In FY23,we increased the use of industry tools for our supplier scorecard,including the Higg Facility Environment Module(FEM)and Social Labor Convergence Project(SLCP),as well as the tracking o

181、f sustainable material certifications and resource-efficient production practices to ensure alignment between our sourcing strategy and our GC&S goals.We collected Higg FEM data from 270 Tier 1 facilities,representing 90%of our supply chain spend.Among the reporting facilities,255 facilities(89.7%of

182、 business spend)have completed data verification by an SAC-approved verifier,an increase from 87%last year.Facilities scored an average of 53 Responsible SourcingTo build a resilient and responsible supply chain,we are continuing to deepen our understanding across our full value chain,strengthen rel

183、ationships with suppliers and identify areas for improvement.We work with our suppliers to increase transparency,support human rights and promote environmental sustainability.2025 GOAL 80%of our business will be with suppliers that meet key&strategic supplier criteria with performance and potential

184、in business,social and environmental performance50%of our business was with key&strategic suppliers that met business,social and environmental performance.2023 GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY REPORT|26CREATE WITH INTENTPROTECT THE ENVIRONMENTCHAMPION BETTER LIVESGOVERNANCE2023 ESG SUPPLEMENT INTRO

185、DUCTION&OVERVIEWpoints across all sections,with an average of 68 points in the water section,31 points in chemical management section and 77 in the energy section.The expanded FEM rollout also covered 186 mills,a significant increase from 50 facilities last year,representing an estimated 77%(54%in F

186、Y22)of our woven,knit,and sweater yarn production.A total of 178 mills(48 in FY22)have completed data verification,with an average score of 58 points across all sections.The mills scored on average 84 points in the energy section,73 points in the water section,and 39 points in the chemical section.T

187、his year,we also expanded our scope to our subcontracted processing facilities;a total of 67 facilities completed FEM and 57 facilities completed third-party verification.The subcontracted facilities had an average of 50 points in total score,66 points in water section,31 points in chemical section

188、and 78 points in energy section.Supplier Summits Supplier Summits are important connection points where we bring suppliers together with our teams to engage in two-way dialogue on improving our partnership.It also gives us the opportunity to share important updates and performance trends we are seei

189、ng in certain countries or areas.Throughout the year,we hosted roundtables and trainings globally to share updates to our compliance programming and Global Citizenship&Sustainability(GC&S)standards.Additionally,in FY23 we were thrilled to return to in-person summits in India and Bangladesh with our

190、suppliers.In a follow-up session in India dedicated to Worker Well-being,we focused on our core initiatives in compliance monitoring,wage management and womens empowerment,which included a brainstorm and feedback session on how to attract and retain talented workers.For additional details on our div

191、ersity,equity and inclusion and women in leadership roundtables,please see Rights and Empowerment in the Supply Chain.OUR APPROACH TO SUPPLIER ENGAGEMENTOnboardingResponsible Exit Qualification Segmentations&Risk Management Development&Innovation Performance Management2023 GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP&SUSTAIN

192、ABILITY REPORT|27CREATE WITH INTENTPROTECT THE ENVIRONMENTCHAMPION BETTER LIVESGOVERNANCE2023 ESG SUPPLEMENT INTRODUCTION&OVERVIEWOwning Our Impact:Our Approach to Responsible Purchasing Practices Our supplier partnerships are a two-way street.We are addressing the role we play in supporting more re

193、sponsible manufacturing by continuing our commitment to responsible purchasing practices.In particular,we leverage the Better Buying Institute Survey,which helps us further understand the impact of our business on factories and on workers.This feedback helps to uphold accountability in our supplier

194、partnerships and creates a productive forum for developing solutions together.We have created cross-functional working groups to address our key areas of opportunity.Through the working groups,we have progressively built a transformation plan,integrating feedback from the survey and creating tangibl

195、e goals for progress.We also continue to conduct mandatory training programs on these practices for our buying and sourcing teams.Transparency and TraceabilityEnhancing transparency and traceability across our value chain is foundational to the successful implementation of our GC&S strategy and achi

196、evement of our goals.It enables us to better understand our impacts,drive targeted action and investment and track our progress more accurately.This year we took significant steps to increase supply chain visibility and create approaches to chain of custody verification to enhance our traceability e

197、fforts.We are committed to improving both transparency into global supply chains and the traceability of our products across Ralph Lauren-specific value chains.Transparency:Deepening our Understanding of Actors in the Value ChainBuilding on our effort to map and disclose our supplier partners,we con

198、tinued to use Open Supply Hub(formerly Open Apparel Registry)to publish the name,location and parent company of Tier 1 value-adding processing units including washing,embroidery and printing facilities.The list is updated regularly and was last updated on April 3,2023.In FY23,we worked with 408 acti

199、ve Tier 1 factories across 30 countries,covering 95%of our business across all categories.In addition to finished goods factories,we continued to disclose Tier 1 processing units.We had 183 active processing units for Finished Goods factories.Overall,FY23 disclosures included 88%of factory coverage.

200、HIGHLIGHTS OF OUR BETTER BUYING INSTITUTE SURVEY 72%of suppliers(on par with industry average)see Ralph Lauren as a partner in business growth.The suppliers who joined the survey cover 78%of value and 73%of unit volume in the business.Based on our suppliers feedback,we will continue to focus on plan

201、ning and forecasting,sourcing and order management,and win-win sustainable partnership.2023 GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY REPORT|28CREATE WITH INTENTPROTECT THE ENVIRONMENTCHAMPION BETTER LIVESGOVERNANCE2023 ESG SUPPLEMENT INTRODUCTION&OVERVIEWIn FY23,we also ran a pilot with Sourcemap,which inv

202、ites suppliers to engage in and cascade surveys deeper into the supply chain to uncover detailed supplier connections as well as production capabilities,labor conditions and environmental performance.Learnings from this work are informing future development of our vendor management systems,our appro

203、ach to identifying supply risks and opportunities,and our ability to increase engagement on sustainability and citizenship performance.Please see the Climate section for more information about how we are engaging with Tier 2 mills on decarbonization,as an example.Traceability:Verifying Connections A

204、cross the Value ChainTracking products and their inputs across the value chain from source to shelf has become mandatory for some commodities and is emerging as a regulatory requirement globally.This is possible through digital traceability(e.g.chain of custody)and physical traceability(e.g.trackers

205、).It also supports our efforts to achieve 100%sustainably sourced key materials(as described in the Sustainable Materials section of this report).In FY23,we rolled out a Traceability Playbook to suppliers to communicate our expectations around chain of custody documentation and to provide support an

206、d training on this topic.We also conducted several pilots to test technologies to support our traceability efforts.TIER 1 SUPPLIERSTIER 2 SUPPLIERSTIER 3 SUPPLIERSTIER 4 SUPPLIERSFinished goods manufacturers and value-adding processes such as washing,embroidery and printingMaterial production(mills,

207、weaving,knitting,dye houses and washing facilities,sundry suppliers,tanneries,outsole manufacturers,embroiderers,screen printers,trim suppliers,etc.and packaging suppliers)Raw material processing (spinning yarn production)Raw material source/feedstock production(farms,ginning,forestry,extraction)202

208、3 GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY REPORT|29CREATE WITH INTENTPROTECT THE ENVIRONMENTCHAMPION BETTER LIVESGOVERNANCE2023 ESG SUPPLEMENT INTRODUCTION&OVERVIEWTEXTILE GENESISRalph Lauren engaged in pilots with the traceability platform Textile Genesis to better understand the potential to leverage th

209、is kind of technology in our value chain.Textile Genesis is a digital platform that enables users to trace materials from source to finished goods using digital-tokens-based traceability.Our focus for the pilots was recycled polyester validation using Textile Exchanges Global Recycled Standard,and U

210、.S.cotton tracked through the Trust Protocols proprietary platform.From these pilots,we gleaned valuable lessons in the following areas:supplier onboarding processes,use cases for transaction mapping and documentation verification capabilities for sustainable materials,all of which are being leverag

211、ed as we continue to partner across our value chain to advance transparency and traceability.Fibretrace Our pilot with Fibretrace leveraged the companys tracker technology to create key chain of custody links across portions of the supply chain for our Origin Polo,introduced in February 2023.The pro

212、duct is made from cotton grown by farmers transitioning to more sustainable practices,including the use of bio-based agricultural inputs.In FY24,we intend to explore other chain of custody tracker technologies as well.OritainOne of the main focus areas for our industry is creating visibility into th

213、e country of origin for key materials,such as cotton.This year,we extended our partnership with Oritain to provide country of origin verification testing on select fabrics and products.These tests provide an added layer of confirmation to our traceability documentation efforts.Looking AheadExpectati

214、ons for greater transparency and traceability in supply chains and products are increasing from regulators and consumers alike.Developing this visibility requires a new way of operating that presents challenges for our entire industry but also unlocks opportunities for us to drive positive impact an

215、d increase resilience and agility across our value chain.We are working towards establishing a comprehensive long-term Transparency&Traceability strategy and approach,incorporating the lessons learned from our piloting efforts thus far.A key component of this work will include leveraging technology

216、in an accessible way that reflects the diversity across our value chain and enables us to make progress in this critical area.30CREATE WITH INTENTPROTECT THE ENVIRONMENTCHAMPION BETTER LIVESGOVERNANCE2023 ESG SUPPLEMENT INTRODUCTION&OVERVIEWBeyond creating products more responsibly,we are working to

217、 operate in ways that respect our planet,such as using renewable energy,managing our waste properly and using water responsibly.By adopting practices that help preserve the worlds natural resources,we can be stewards in protecting our environment for generations to come.Protectthe EnvironmentEXPLORE

218、 THIS SECTION31 CLIMATE36 WATER STEWARDSHIP38 WASTE MANAGEMENT 40 CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT42 BIODIVERSITY 2023 GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY REPORT|31CREATE WITH INTENTPROTECT THE ENVIRONMENTCHAMPION BETTER LIVESGOVERNANCE2023 ESG SUPPLEMENT INTRODUCTION&OVERVIEWA Target for Net ZeroOur commitment to

219、 lowering our emissions is aligned with the urgency required to limit global temperature rise to 1.5C in accordance with the goal of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.The Science Based Targets Initiative(SBTi)has developed standards for translating this urgency into corporate

220、 targets.We have received SBTi approval for our 2030 GHG reduction target and have submitted our net zero target for SBTi approval against their Net-Zero Standard.Our Climate StrategyAs we develop and refine our roadmap to achieving net zero by 2040,we have defined key strategies for reducing GHG em

221、issions across our own operations and supply chain.To implement these strategies,we establish partnerships and engage on policy issues to accelerate low carbon practices in our industry.Our Net Zero Commitment Statement further details how we will achieve these targets.ClimateWe are in a climate cri

222、sis,one that requires us all to make significant reductions to global greenhouse gas(GHG)emissions so we can protect and preserve our planet.That is why we have created an ambitious roadmap with bold near-term and long-term targets to reduce absolute GHG emissions across our operations and value cha

223、in.Achieving and maintaining our target of sourcing 100%renewable electricity at our facilities.KEY DECARBONIZATION STRATEGIESIncreasing the share of low-carbon materials in our products(e.g.,recycled fiber or regenerative cotton farming practices).Expanding and accelerating decarbonization practice

224、s with our product manufacturing suppliers,including supplier GHG reduction roadmap development and coal phase-out.Prioritizing ocean freight and minimizing air freight to transport our products.Investing in our circularity strategy.Working with partners and action networks for industry-wide change.

225、2040 GOAL Achieve net zero GHG emissions across the value chain from a FY20 base year2030 GOAL Reduce absolute Scope 1,2 and 3 GHG emissions by 30%from a FY20 base year2025 GOAL Power our owned and operated offices,distribution centers and stores with 100%renewable electricity2023 GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP

226、&SUSTAINABILITY REPORT|32CREATE WITH INTENTPROTECT THE ENVIRONMENTCHAMPION BETTER LIVESGOVERNANCE2023 ESG SUPPLEMENT INTRODUCTION&OVERVIEWWe work to address GHG emissions in both our own operations over which we have the most direct control and in our supply chain,which contributes to the majority o

227、f our emissions.We also participate in industry collaborations including United Nations Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action,the Sustainable Apparel Coalition,G7 Fashion Pact,Clean Energy Buyers Alliance and RE100,among others.These collaborations help to bring together expertise to inform ta

228、rgeted corporate actions for decarbonization,including the transition to renewable energy across our supply chains and growing the circular economy.4 We measure and calculate our emissions according to the World Resources Institute Greenhouse Gas Protocol,the industry standard and international tool

229、 for carbon accounting.For a more detailed methodology,see our ESG Supplement.CARBON FOOTPRINT(SCOPE 1,2 AND 3)(MTCO2e)4FY23FY22FY21FY20 Total Emissions1,317,3481,273,1221,237,0171,861,736Scope 1 Emissions 12,20611,58214,66116,248Scope 2 Emissions62,38169,29178,30590,380Scope 3 Emissions1,242,7611,1

230、92,2491,144,0311,755,107GHG Intensity(MTCO2e/$million revenue)204.44204.73281.09 302.24Emissions Progress Our absolute emissions decreased by 29%in FY23 from our FY20 baseline.This reduction is driven by production volumes decreasing by 33%compared to FY20,which contributed significantly to our Scop

231、e 3 emissions from manufacturing and raw materials.Other factors that contribute to this change in emissions include:reductions in air freight usage from FY22 levels;a shift in business travel practices;and regular improvements to our carbon footprint methodology consistent with carbon accounting be

232、st practices.Specifically,we have made significant improvements around how we collect more comprehensive data from suppliers to better reflect our manufacturing practices in our supply chain.1 Percentages may not add up to 100 due to rounding.2 Consumer Product Use includes emissions from product wa

233、shing,drying,dry cleaning and/or ironing.3 Other Value Chain includes upstream energy production,waste generated in operations and licensed stores.1%Heating and Cooling5%Purchased Electricity11%Manufacturing&Processing(Tier 1)18%Manufacturing&Processing(Tier 2)23%Raw Materials16%Consumer Product Use

234、21%Product End of Life13%Non-Merchandise Spend6%Transportation&Distribution 2%Business Travel&Employee Commuting3%Other Value Chain3FY23 GHG FOOTPRINT OVERVIEW:SCOPE 1,2,31 MTCO2EScope 1:Heating&Cooling(1%)Scope 2:Purchased Electricity(5%)Scope 3:Value Chain(94%)2023 GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP&SUSTAINABILIT

235、Y REPORT|33CREATE WITH INTENTPROTECT THE ENVIRONMENTCHAMPION BETTER LIVESGOVERNANCE2023 ESG SUPPLEMENT INTRODUCTION&OVERVIEWRenewable Energy in Our OperationsIn recent years,increased demand for renewable energy and disruptions in the supply chain have led to sourcing challenges in the renewable ene

236、rgy marketplace.As we continue to pursue projects that will help us meet our 2025 renewable energy target and bring additional renewable electricity to the grid,we have navigated these challenges by working closely with renewable energy developers,expanding our sourcing to additional grid regions,an

237、d evaluating alternative contract and financing arrangements.In FY23,we made progress sourcing virtual power purchase agreements(VPPAs)for our electricity consumption in North America and Europe.In North America,we are pursuing multiple projects that will result in new solar electricity generation i

238、n the grid and will collectively match the electricity we consume annually in the United States and Canada.In Europe,we are participating in the Fashion Pacts collective virtual power purchase agreement(CVPPA)initiative.We are partnering with 11 other fashion companies to aggregate our electricity d

239、emand in Europe and sign a long-term agreement adding new renewable energy capacity to the grid.We anticipate that this agreement will match most of the electricity we consume annually in Europe.LED Lighting in our Distribution CentersWe are in the process of switching all the lighting equipment in

240、our two largest North Carolina distribution center facilities from fluorescent to energy efficient LED lighting.When completed in FY24,the new lighting will decrease our annual electricity use in these facilities by 70%and avoid 6,300 lbs of fluorescent light waste each year.2023 GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP&

241、SUSTAINABILITY REPORT|34CREATE WITH INTENTPROTECT THE ENVIRONMENTCHAMPION BETTER LIVESGOVERNANCE2023 ESG SUPPLEMENT INTRODUCTION&OVERVIEWAddressing Emissions in Our Supply Chain A significant portion of our emissions comes from our supply chain,so we work with suppliers to set and implement goals an

242、d plans to reduce their carbon footprint.The Carbon Leadership ProgramIn FY23,we continued our partnership with the Apparel Impact Institute to roll out the Carbon Leadership Program within our supply chain.We refreshed our supply chain carbon emissions analysis to incorporate the emissions reductio

243、n targets and roadmaps developed in collaboration with our suppliers in the first cohort in FY22.We also continued to identify priority facilities and develop decarbonization roadmaps for each.Through the Program,we invested in expert technical support for each manufacturing facility to develop thei

244、r 2025 and 2030 carbon and water reduction plans in alignment with broader industry ambitions and best practices.We also worked closely with our suppliers to track progress and support capability building and collective action programs.We plan to continue expanding the program in our supply chain.Ac

245、celerating Coal Elimination in our Supply ChainCoal is one of the most carbon intensive energy sources in the manufacturing industry and therefore a crucial factor in our supply chain decarbonization pathway.We aim to eliminate the use of coal in our supply chain as soon as possible.In FY23,we launc

246、hed our accelerated roadmap to eliminate coal in our supply chain:Beginning in November 2022,we no longer onboarded new manufacturing facilities with on-site coal usage.As of December 2022,existing suppliers and facilities with known on-site coal consumption were required to submit a concrete commit

247、ment to eliminate coal usage by 2025.Coal-attributed emissions represent an estimated 31%of our manufacturing carbon footprint.In FY23,we analyzed the usage of coal in our supply base,making use of the data collected through the third-party-verified Higg Index Facility Environmental Module as well a

248、s our internal platform.As of March 2023,we identified 61 active Tier 1,Tier 2 and sub-contracted facilities that have on-site coal usage.So far,50 have committed to eliminate their coal usage by 2025.We continue to engage with our partners to monitor their progress.CARBON LEADERSHIP PROGRAM PROGRES

249、SWe expanded our roll out of the Carbon Leadership Program to cover 48 facilities,representing approximately 47%of our raw material business spend,and 19 strategic finished goods facilities.Nominated facilities set carbon reduction targets between 14%and 80%by 2030 against their 2019 baseline.The av

250、erage reduction targets committed by all the nominated facilities so far is 59%.Based on the roadmaps developed by the nominated facilities,an aggregated savings estimation of 1,792,905 tons of CO2 equivalent annually has been identified.SUPPLIER DECARBONIZATION Roadmaps developed under the Carbon L

251、eadership Program are recommended by experts based on each facility and may include:Energy efficiency improvements Renewable energy implementation Water efficiency improvements Coal elimination 2023 GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY REPORT|35CREATE WITH INTENTPROTECT THE ENVIRONMENTCHAMPION BETTER L

252、IVESGOVERNANCE2023 ESG SUPPLEMENT INTRODUCTION&OVERVIEWAs a signatory to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change(UNFCCC)Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action(FICCA),we are working to identify opportunities to accelerate the elimination of coal across our industry.We continue

253、to monitor the evolving infrastructure and policy developments in our sourcing geographies,while collaborating closely with our peers and partners in the industry to drive action on coal elimination in our shared supply chains.Integrated Circularity and Sustainable Materials Our ongoing commitments

254、to create timeless,circular products and to use materials with reduced environmental impact are critical to reducing emissions in our value chain.Progress toward our targets(offering high-quality products made with 100%recycled cotton and increasing the share of sustainably-sourced key materials)wil

255、l contribute to reductions in our Scope 3 footprint.For more information,see the Integrated Circularity and Sustainable Materials sections of this report.Transportation and Distribution Our Scope 3 footprint includes emissions from product transport such as train,ocean,air and truck freight.To mitig

256、ate cost and environmental impact,we prioritize efficiency when choosing how to transport products to our distribution centers.We only allow vendors to deliver products by air in rare circumstances,such as when production does not meet delivery deadlines and there is a risk to keeping our promise to

257、 our customers.Our logistics provider selection process continues to include and consider candidates sustainability practices from the presence of existing company sustainability strategy to working with some parcel carriers to develop performance measurement and continuous improvement plans.We are

258、also signatories to the Ocean Conservancys Arctic Corporate Shipping Pledge,committing us to not hire carriers to ship our products through Arctic Trans-Shipment Routes.In FY23,air freight managed directly by Ralph Lauren was 7.6%compared with 14.5%in FY22.This decrease was due to ongoing improvemen

259、ts in our buying practices and a decrease in time constraints linked to factory closures,ocean shipping congestion and pandemic-related port delays.In FY23,vendor-managed air accounted for 3.8%of total shipments,compared with 6.3%in FY22.CLIMATE RISK We consider climate as part of enterprise risk ma

260、nagement and business planning.In FY23,we conducted a preliminary scenario analysis for physical climate risk and climate policy risk.A cross-functional Climate Risk Task Force meets semi-annually to identify and describe key climate risks,communicate them to key stakeholders including our leadershi

261、p team and our Board of Directors and ensure prevention and mitigation actions are taken.We align our climate risk disclosures with the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures(TCFD).Read more about our programs to assess and manage climate change risks in our CDP 2

262、022 Climate Change Disclosure and TCFD Index.AIR FREIGHTFY23FY22FY21FY20 Air Freight(%of shipments)7.6%14.5%6.7%3.8%2023 GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY REPORT|36CREATE WITH INTENTPROTECT THE ENVIRONMENTCHAMPION BETTER LIVESGOVERNANCE2023 ESG SUPPLEMENT INTRODUCTION&OVERVIEWOur Water Stewardship A

263、pproach Water is critical for communities and ecosystems to thrive and is also an essential resource for our business.Our industry depends on water,from irrigation for fiber crop cultivation to dyeing and washing processes in manufacturing to management of our owned and operated facilities.As a resu

264、lt,we look to conserve water in our operations,protect its sources,responsibly manage wastewater and help improve community access to this fundamental resource.Water StewardshipWe are committed to reducing water consumption across our value chain,and safeguarding and improving access to water resour

265、ces in our communities.Achieve at least a 20%reduction in total water use across our operations and value chain,compared to a FY20 baseline 2025 GOALWater Stewardship in Our Supply ChainIn FY23,we began working with a third-party expert to analyze water hotspots in our supply chain and identify prio

266、rity areas for improving water use practices in manufacturing and production.In parallel,we continued our direct collaboration with suppliers to improve water management through the adoption of more water-efficient processing for our materials and product manufacturing.In FY23,these transitions help

267、ed our suppliers avoid over 240,000 cubic meters of water use.Furthermore,we continued to expand our support to help our partners set facility-level water reduction targets through the Carbon Leadership Program.Through the program,nominated facilities set 2025 and 2030 water reduction targets rangin

268、g up to 100%.Based on the roadmaps developed by the nominated facilities,an aggregated saving estimation of 17 million cubic meters of water annually has been identified.TOTAL OPERATIONAL WATER USE BY FACILITY TYPETotal Facility Water Use:314,415 m365%Retail23%Office11%Distribution CenterWATER FOOTP

269、RINTFY23FY22FY21FY20 Manufacturing&Processing10,836,188 m3(97%)11,087,765 m3(98%)9,661,765 m3(97%)14,573,646 m3 (98%)Owned&Operated Facilities314,415 m3(3%)263,541 m3(2%)253,000 m3(3%)296,669 m3(2%)Total11,150,603 m311,351,306 m39,914,765 m314,870,315 m32023 GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY REPORT|

270、37CREATE WITH INTENTPROTECT THE ENVIRONMENTCHAMPION BETTER LIVESGOVERNANCE2023 ESG SUPPLEMENT INTRODUCTION&OVERVIEWImproving Watershed HealthAddressing water challenges across our value chain goes beyond water use in manufacturing,which is why our approach to water stewardship includes engaging in j

271、oint efforts to improve water management at scale.Through our ongoing partnership with World Wildlife Fund(WWF),we have conducted a comprehensive water risk analysis,enabling us to identify water-stressed basins in our supply chain and prioritize action and investment to improve watershed health in

272、those locations.In FY23,we continued our participation in WWFs Noyyal-Bhavani Collective Action Program.This program is focused on ensuring that,by 2030,the Noyyal and Bhavani sub-basins of the Cauvery River in Southern India are healthy ecosystems that ensure water security for people and nature.In

273、 addition to addressing regional textile industry impacts on freshwater,the program also focuses on improving farming water management practices,protecting freshwater biodiversity and clearing of invasive species that harm water systems.In 2022,13 textile wet processing facilities joined the program

274、 and were evaluated for potential water management improvement opportunities and provided with recommendation plans.Through the implementation of these improvement opportunities,the 13 sites saved a total of more than 114,330 cubic meters of water in 2022.Supporting Water AccessSafe drinking water i

275、s the most primary of human needs,yet worldwide,one in three people do not have access to this vital resource.To help end this disparity,we support organizations providing clean water for those in need.Since 2018,the Company has been working with GiveMeTap to provide drinking water sources in rural

276、communities in the Upper West Region of Ghana.In 2023,we funded nine water pumps for a total of 43 pumps,which will improve safe water access to approximately 43,000 people since our partnership began.We are also proud to expand our goal to fund 100 pumps by 2026.The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundatio

277、n has also made several commitments to improve access to clean water around the world,as well as sanitation and hygiene.More information on the Foundation and Company efforts can be found in the Community Engagement&Philanthropy section of this report.TOTAL SUPPLY CHAIN WATER USE BY SOURCE55.07%Muni

278、cipal23.03%Groundwater10.85%Produced/Processed Water9.32%Surface Water1.57%General or Unknown Origin0.08%Rainwater0.08%Wastewater from Another OrganizationSUPPLY CHAIN WATER USE BY FACILITY TYPE2,856,513 m3(26%)Tier 1 Factory2,617,338 m3(24%)Tier 1 Subcontractor5,362,337 m3(50%)Tier 2 Fabric Mill202

279、3 GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY REPORT|38CREATE WITH INTENTPROTECT THE ENVIRONMENTCHAMPION BETTER LIVESGOVERNANCE2023 ESG SUPPLEMENT INTRODUCTION&OVERVIEWOur Waste Management ApproachPart of conserving natural resources is managing waste in a responsible way.We work to minimize waste in our oper

280、ations and divert waste from landfill and incineration to donation,reuse and recycling.Our goal is continued improvement as we incorporate zero waste principles throughout our business practices.In Our Distribution CentersWe are proud to have diverted 92%of waste from landfill and incineration acros

281、s our distribution centers,meeting the Zero Waste International Alliance definition of zero waste1.Many efforts contributed to this milestone,including the FY23 installation of balers at two of our distribution centers to increase plastic recycling and the addition and expansion of partnerships with

282、 textile recyclers.We will continue to maintain this minimum diversion level and seek ongoing improvements in waste diversion and reduction at all facilities.In Corporate OfficesWe are continually working to identify actions we can take in our corporate offices that contribute to waste reduction and

283、 diversion.For example,we have an ongoing partnership with FABSCRAP to recycle and reuse sample fabric,leading to more than 12,000 pounds of fabric diverted from landfill in 2022.In the last year,we discontinued use of individual product polybags for sales and design samples in the U.S.and Asia Paci

284、fic regions and are exploring options to expand this practice to Europe in FY24.Also in FY23,we introduced organic waste collection for composting at our corporate headquarters in New York City.In Manufacturing In 2022,we partnered with Queen of Raw,a global textile marketplace,to address fabric was

285、te in production in two key sourcing countries:China and Vietnam.Working with our suppliers and Queen of Raws global network of recyclers,we were able to divert 11.8 metric tons of unused materials from landfill.We are exploring options to further expand this initiative to other countries in FY24.Wa

286、ste ManagementWe are committed to reducing waste at its source and diverting waste from landfill through recycling and reuse.2025 GOAL Achieve 100%recyclable,reusable or sustainably sourced packaging materials.2023 GOAL Achieve zero waste to landfill across our distribution centers.11 Using the Zero

287、 Waste International Alliance definition of zero waste,we will divert more than 90%of the waste generated at our distribution centers from landfill and incineration.92%of waste diverted from landfill and incineration across our distribution centers to achieve our zero waste goal.2023 GLOBAL CITIZENS

288、HIP&SUSTAINABILITY REPORT|39CREATE WITH INTENTPROTECT THE ENVIRONMENTCHAMPION BETTER LIVESGOVERNANCE2023 ESG SUPPLEMENT INTRODUCTION&OVERVIEWIn Our PackagingWe consider packaging a component of the product and,as with all our products,we are working toward using materials that reduce environmental i

289、mpact and minimize waste.In FY23,we were able to make significant progress toward our goal of packaging material sustainability with a full transition to polybags with 100%recycled content from all key suppliers.We also began pilot testing paper-based alternatives to polybags and polymailers for ini

290、tial adoption in North American Polo Outlet Stores and e-commerce,respectively.73%of our total packaging volume met at least one of our sustainable packaging criteria in the fiscal year.On RalphL,we offer a reduced packaging option that gives consumers the ability to remove plastic or paper inserts,

291、hangers,garment bags,promotional materials and paper invoices from their orders.In FY23,we continued to remove and recycle all of the polybags from reduced packaging orders,which represented approximately 9%of all orders placed in North America through RalphL.Managing Excess InventorySince being int

292、roduced in 2020,we have continued to use our Excess Inventory Management Principles to guide our approach for limiting excess inventory and maximizing waste diversion.In FY23,we launched our Fabric First Initiative,decreasing lead times in production and allowing us to keep our orders as close as po

293、ssible to market demand.We also continued to prevent excess by decreasing the amount of product purchased specifically for sale at Polo Outlet Stores and increasing the amount of product originally offered through other channels(e.g.,wholesale)for sale at Polo Outlet Stores.We are committed to ident

294、ifying and applying sustainable options for managing excess and damaged product.In the past year,we have continued to increase diversion of excess inventory with new and expanded recycling and donation partnerships globally.1 Comprehensive site-specific waste data was not available for all offices a

295、nd stores.Waste data was modeled for these sites.Prevent Excess at SourceMOST PREFERREDLEAST PREFERREDPursue Expanded Sales ChannelsMaximize Product or Materials Next LifeDonate for Positive ImpactRecycleDisposeWASTE GENERATED AT OUR FACILITIESMETRIC TONSDIVERSION RATEDistribution Centers 8,08692%St

296、ores12,36082%Offices127835%Total10,72488%OUR EXCESS INVENTORY MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES2023 GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY REPORT|40CREATE WITH INTENTPROTECT THE ENVIRONMENTCHAMPION BETTER LIVESGOVERNANCE2023 ESG SUPPLEMENT INTRODUCTION&OVERVIEWOur Chemical Management ApproachWe take responsibility f

297、or ensuring that the chemicals used to make our products are safe for people and the environment.Our Sustainable Chemical Management Policy outlines our approach to assessing the impacts of the chemicals in our supply chain and partnering with our manufacturers on responsible chemical management pra

298、ctices.Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals Programme Ralph Lauren is a partner in the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals(ZDHC)Programme,a cross-sector coalition aimed at advancing the industry toward zero discharge of hazardous chemicals.Through this partnership,we collaborate with peers and ex

299、perts to eliminate the use and discharge of these chemicals across our apparel supply chain.We adopt the ZDHC Manufacturing Restricted Substances List(MRSL)and ZDHC-approved Chemical Inventory List Management Tools to enable our suppliers to track and report on all chemicals used in the creation of

300、our products,and prioritize the substitution of harmful chemicals with MRSL-conformant,safer alternatives.The industrys collective work in sustainable chemicals management as well as the MRSL continue to evolve as new materials,safer and more sustainable alternatives,chemical testing,tools and techn

301、ologies continue to develop over time.We are advancing toward the full elimination of hazardous chemicals in our global supply chain,and we are committed to continuing to do so as our industry evolves.In FY23,we continued to expand our visibility into chemical products used in our manufacturing supp

302、ly chain,as well as their conformance status with the MRSL,specifically in Tier 1 manufacturing facilities that represent 79%of our business spend,compared to 72%last year.Of the chemicals reported,84%conform with the MRSL.In our Tier 2 supply chain,we have chemical visibility on 52%of our woven,kni

303、t and sweater material business spend.Additionally,86%of the chemicals reported conform with the MRSL.We are working closely with suppliers to achieve full MRSL conformance by 2025 and beyond.In addition to the chemical transparency and MRSL conformance,we continued to assess the operational aspect

304、of chemical management at the facility level through the Chemical Management section in the Higg Index Facility Environmental Module(FEM).Our Tier 1,Tier 2 suppliers and subcontracted facilities scored an average 31,39 and 31 points in the Chemical Management section,respectively.Chemical Management

305、We monitor and reduce hazardous chemical use and discharge to meet our goal to eliminate hazardous chemicals from our product manufacturing and supply chain.2025 GOAL Eliminate the use of hazardous chemicals in our supply chain2023 GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY REPORT|41CREATE WITH INTENTPROTECT

306、 THE ENVIRONMENTCHAMPION BETTER LIVESGOVERNANCE2023 ESG SUPPLEMENT INTRODUCTION&OVERVIEWAligned with the ZDHC approach to confirm that MRSL substances are not intentionally used,we require manufacturing facilities with wet processing to test their wastewater output against the ZDHC Wastewater Guidel

307、ines and share results on the ZDHC Gateway portal.Among our facilities,66%of Tier 1 and 56%of Tier 2(by business spend)have performed wastewater tests in accordance with the Guidelines;of these 83%comply with the ZDHC requirement,with 99.8%of the substances screened compliant with the ZDHC standard.

308、Chemical VerificationIn FY23,we continued to work closely with multiple ZDHC-approved chemical inventory list management tool providers to increase the adoption of disclosure tools and to ensure that data quality and accuracy are high.We are also exploring an industry-aligned methodology to validate

309、 the chemical data reported from our suppliers manufacturing sites.In FY24,we plan to pilot test the methodology with our top wet processors globally.Elimination of Priority ChemicalsFor the last few years,we have focused on eliminating priority,harmful chemicals.We successfully transitioned all our

310、 water repellent fabrics to non-PFAS materials in FY23.Also,we no longer develop materials or products with intentionally added PFAS or PVC materials.Additionally,PFAS has been incorporated into our product testing manual to ensure product compliance with the MRSL standard.We are on track to phase o

311、ut all Potassium Permanganate from denim by 2025,and plan to expand this to non-denim products.Alternative Washes We are building on the progress on our denim washes with other woven and knit products where it is challenging to get an authentic vintage look without the use of the chemicals we seek t

312、o eliminate.Our teams are working collaboratively to identify alternative washes that are suitable for our other woven and knit materials,while maintaining our quality standards and desired aesthetic.We are also dependent upon the scaled availability of safer alternative chemicals that are suitable

313、for other woven and knit applications.As such,we continue to support engagements with chemical providers through the ZDHC to raise awareness on the demands for safer alternatives.RALPH LAUREN CURRENTLY BANS THE INTENTIONAL USE OF:PFAS(Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances)from water repellent/resistant

314、 fabricsPVC(Polyvinyl chloride)from all our finished products,materials and packagingPP(Potassium Permanganate)from our denim washes2023 GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY REPORT|42CREATE WITH INTENTPROTECT THE ENVIRONMENTCHAMPION BETTER LIVESGOVERNANCE2023 ESG SUPPLEMENT INTRODUCTION&OVERVIEWProtect

315、ing BiodiversityNature provides people and businesses like ours with critical resources such as freshwater,food and essential raw materials.The dual crises of climate change and biodiversity loss are closely intertwined.As ecosystems and species are increasingly threatened,Ralph Lauren is committed

316、to leveraging science to build an in-depth understanding of our current impacts on biodiversity by:Identifying ways to avoid new negative impacts and reduce existing ones where possible Developing strategies to restore and regenerate ecosystems in our value chain Identifying opportunities to engage

317、in transformative,systems-level efforts to address drivers of nature lossOn our path to setting goals in alignment with the Science Based Targets for Nature,we have established initiatives that address many aspects of the target areas identified in the initial guidance.We are actively engaging with

318、The Fashion Pacts biodiversity pillar,which is focused on supporting members with developing biodiversity strategies aligned with the Science Based Targets for Nature and identifying pathways for reducing nature impacts of key materials such as leather and cashmere.BiodiversityBiodiversity is essent

319、ial for the health of people,the environment and the economy.We work to reduce our impact on nature and protect and restore the ecosystems our supply chain relies on.2024 GOAL Develop a biodiversity strategy and set goals aligned with the Science Based Targets for Nature by 2024Supporting Nature-Rel

320、ated TransparencyWe believe transparency is an important aspect of addressing biodiversity loss at a global scale and recognize the role that business must play to mitigate negative impacts on nature.That is why,ahead of the UN Biodiversity Conference in Montreal in December 2022,Ralph Lauren joined

321、 more than 400 business and finance institutions in signing onto the#MakeItMandatory campaign.The campaign urged heads of state to adopt a requirement for large businesses and financial institutions to assess and disclose their risks,impacts and dependencies on biodiversity by 2030 as part of the Gl

322、obal Biodiversity Framework.2023 GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY REPORT|43CREATE WITH INTENTPROTECT THE ENVIRONMENTCHAMPION BETTER LIVESGOVERNANCE2023 ESG SUPPLEMENT INTRODUCTION&OVERVIEWCombating DeforestationDeforestation and land conversion are key drivers of biodiversity and habitat loss.For t

323、he second year,we invested in Impact Partnership Incentives(through Textile Exchange),which directly supports Produzindo Certo,an on-the-ground organization working with cattle farms in Brazil.It seeks to improve their practices to achieve animal welfare certification and have their farms third-part

324、y verified as Deforestation/Conversion-Free within three years.We have also continued our engagement in the Leather Working Groups deforestation working group.Advancing Our Strategy We have engaged Quantis,a leading environmental sustainability consultancy,to conduct a formal assessment of our natur

325、e-related impacts and dependencies,to inform development of a comprehensive biodiversity strategy in FY24.As part of this process,we will map our current sustainability goals and initiatives against these impact and dependency areas and prepare for disclosure informed by the Task Force for Nature-Re

326、lated Financial Disclosure(TNFD)framework,which is expected to be released in 2023.CREATE WITH INTENTPROTECT THE ENVIRONMENTCHAMPION BETTER LIVESGOVERNANCE2023 ESG SUPPLEMENT INTRODUCTION&OVERVIEWCreating a business that is timeless and has a positive impact on the world means ensuring that the peop

327、le who move us forward are included,respected and empowered.Thats why were committed to supporting the people in our workforce,throughout our supply chain and in the communities we serve.ChampionBetter LivesEXPLORE THIS SECTION45 DIVERSITY,EQUITY&INCLUSION55 EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING58 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMEN

328、T&PHILANTHROPY 71 RIGHTS&EMPOWERMENT IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN 442023 GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP&SUSTAINABILITY REPORT|45CREATE WITH INTENTPROTECT THE ENVIRONMENTCHAMPION BETTER LIVESGOVERNANCE2023 ESG SUPPLEMENT INTRODUCTION&OVERVIEWOur Diversity,Equity&Inclusion ApproachOur Diversity,Equity&Inclusion(DE&I)strat

329、egy is designed to create a culture of belonging,attract and retain diverse talent and offer opportunities that enable all people to thrive.While we remain grounded in our American roots,our reach is global and our DE&I approach recognizes that diverse experiences and global perspectives help us aut

330、hentically engage our employees and communities around the world.We have organized our approach to integrating DE&I into our business under three strategic pillars talent,engagement and education to create career pathways for diverse talent,amplify all voices in our community and build DE&I competen

331、cies across our organization.Diversity,Equity&InclusionAt Ralph Lauren,our Purpose to inspire the dream of a better life for all drives us to deliver a culture of diversity,equity,inclusion and belonging inside our Company and throughout the communities we serve.STRATEGIC PILLARSTALENTENGAGEMENTEDUC

332、ATION Cultivate diverse teams Ensure that fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging is a priority enterprise-wide Elevate diverse talent into leadership ranks Enable open dialogue by amplifying all voices,emphasizing psychological safety through cultural awareness events and structured programm

333、ing Establish and deploy structured DE&I education with an emphasis on accountability for people leaders Advocate for equitable access to education for allONGOING GOAL Maintain gender parity with equal representation in leadership positions at the VP level and aboveFY23 GOAL Ensure at least 20%of our Global Leadership Team is composed of racially and ethnically diverse talent2023 GLOBAL CITIZENSHI