American fashion company Ralph Lauren has set a new goal to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. The announcement is part of the company’s recently published Global Citizenship and Sustainability Report, which provides an update on its Design the Change initiative. Other goals the company has revealed include gaining Cradle to Cradle certification for five iconic products by 2025; creating resale and recycling experiences for consumers by 2022; and producing 100 percent recycled cotton products of high quality by 2025.
The convergence of the global pandemic, climate crisis, and call to action to dismantle systemic racism has been a catalyst for the business community to focus and accelerate its progress toward a more equitable and sustainable future