Ralph Lauren Corp

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Direct Lobbying Transparency

Overall Assessment	Comment	Score
Comprehensive	Ralph Lauren Corporation has demonstrated a comprehensive level of transparency in disclosing its climate lobbying activities. The company has clearly named specific climate policies it has engaged with, such as the Paris Climate Agreement, the SEC's proposed rules for climate-related disclosures, the U.S. Regenerative Cotton Fund initiative, and Vietnam's Direct Power Purchase Agreement (DPPA) Pilot Program. It has also supported policy actions like rejoining the Paris Agreement, setting ambitious nationally determined contributions, and advocating for clean energy policies through initiatives like the 'We Are Still In' campaign and the 'We Mean Business Coalition.' Ralph Lauren has disclosed detailed lobbying mechanisms, including direct engagement with policymakers such as members of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, USDA, and the White House, as well as indirect efforts through trade associations like the American Apparel and Footwear Association and the Business Roundtable. The company has also participated in initiatives like the G7 Fashion Pact and the UN Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action. Furthermore, Ralph Lauren has been explicit about the outcomes it seeks, such as achieving net-zero emissions by 2040, eliminating one million metric tons of CO2e through its U.S. Regenerative Cotton Fund, and advocating for mandatory climate-related financial disclosures. These disclosures illustrate a clear and measurable commitment to advancing climate policy and demonstrate a high level of transparency in its lobbying efforts.	4

Lobbying Governance

Overall Assessment	Comment	Score
Strong	The organization demonstrates strong governance in its climate lobbying alignment processes, with clear oversight responsibilities assigned to specific individuals. The Chief Global Impact & Communications Officer "has responsibility for overseeing our climate change strategy as well as oversight for direct and indirect engagement with policy makers and our relationships with trade associations," ensuring accountability for climate lobbying alignment. This officer evaluates and approves direct engagement with policymakers and directs policy engagement through trade associations, such as the American Apparel and Footwear Association, showcasing a structured approach to managing both direct and indirect lobbying efforts. Additionally, the evidence describes a monitoring process, as "day-to-day responsibility for public policy engagement is managed by our Head of Public Affairs, who regularly meets with our climate and sustainability teams to understand, evaluate, and execute policy engagement actions." The organization also addresses inconsistencies in external engagements, stating that "if we identify inconsistencies between our external engagements and partners and our climate commitments, we engage directly with the organization to provide feedback on its position, highlight the inconsistency, and encourage changes to its position to align with our climate commitments." This indicates strong governance with monitoring mechanisms and designated individuals responsible for oversight.	3