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US brand Ralph Lauren reports 2025 sustainability progress
Key highlights from Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) include:
Ralph Lauren Corporation’s 2025 Global Citizenship & Sustainability Report highlights major progress under its Timeless by Design strategy.
In FY25, 98 per cent of products met sustainable material standards, emissions fell 34 per cent from FY20, and initiatives expanded to include denim recycling, repair and vintage services, a fifth Cradle to Cradle Certified product, and the third US cancer centre.
- Meeting at least one of the Company’s sustainable material criteria in 98% of units produced;
- Introducing Ralph Lauren’s fifth Cradle to Cradle Certified product;
- Launching a denim recycling program in North America, piloting a repair service and expanding the Ralph Lauren Vintage offering;
- Achieving a 34% reduction in absolute emissions from the Company’s FY20 baseline;
- Introducing the second Artist in Residence collaboration, featuring Diné (Navajo) artist Zefren-M; and
- Opening the third cancer center in the United States, The Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Prevention at USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center in Los Angeles.
“Guided by Ralph’s vision of timelessness, our citizenship and sustainability work is fundamentally about supporting the longevity of our business and the resilience of the people and resources that enable it,” said Katie Ioanilli, Chief Global Impact & Communications Officer, Ralph Lauren Corporation. “Over the last three years, we’ve sharpened our focus, deepened our partnerships and evolved how we work to further embed our approach and progress into our business and culture.”
The Company also shared that it will evolve its approach to climate as part of its ongoing commitment to decarbonization. Ralph Lauren will retire its 2040 net-zero goal in favor of setting rolling five-year GHG reduction milestones, with a near-term focus on its current SBTi-validated 2030 goal to reduce emissions by 30% from its FY20 baseline.
This approach is intended to deliver impactful results and drive accountability as Ralph Lauren works together with industry, government and other partners to advance infrastructure and innovation that will support decarbonization at scale. The Company will continue to follow a science-based methodology aligned with the Paris Agreement. It will also continue to support programs like the Future Supplier Initiative — a collective financing mechanism facilitated by The Fashion Pact in partnership with Apparel Impact Institute (Aii), Guidehouse and DBS Bank — to decrease the cost of capital to fund supplier decarbonization efforts.
“Ralph Lauren is setting progressive goals that keep the Company focused on science-based decarbonization methods while also accounting for the maturity of the wider ecosystem and regulatory environment,” said Lewis Perkins, President and CEO, Apparel Impact Institute. “Their investments in Aii are exactly the kind of measurable, on-the-ground efforts that drive meaningful decarbonization outcomes.”
The full FY25 Global Citizenship & Sustainability Report and Supplement are available on the Company’s website, featuring an enhanced reporting framework partially aligned with future regulations.
Ralph Lauren will share updates on its Calendar Year 2025 goals in early 2026. The Company will also detail the next chapter of its Timeless by Design strategy in early 2026, which will build on its work to operationalize key commitments throughout its business.
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Named in honor of Gap Inc. co-founder Doris Fisher, the program reflects her legacy of creativity, curiosity, and belief in people. It also builds on Gap Inc.’s commitment to helping bridge the opportunity gap by creating stronger connections between education and careers in the fashion industry.
Gap Inc., led by Richard Dickson, has launched The Doris Fisher Creators Program with the Fashion Institute of Technology to mentor students in fashion careers.
Starting Fall 2026, the programme will offer structured mentorship, industry exposure, and networking for select students, honouring Doris Fisher and strengthening pathways from education to careers.
“Gap Inc. is a house of iconic American brands guided by our purpose — to bridge gaps to create a better world. That includes bridging the opportunity gap. FIT embodies that same spirit, bringing education and industry together to unlock talent and expand what’s possible. We’re committed to opening doors, investing in emerging creatives, and building meaningful pathways into this industry for the next generation,” said Dickson.
The Doris Fisher Creators Program will connect FIT students with Gap Inc. leaders and creatives through a structured mentorship experience designed to provide exposure to the business of fashion, industry insights, and meaningful professional connection.
The program will launch in Fall 2026 and run through the academic year, and the inaugural cohort will include students from select disciplines, including Fashion Design, Graphic Design (Apparel), and Fabric Styling.
“Supporting emerging talent is a core expression of Gap Inc.’s purpose in action. Through initiatives such as The Doris Fisher Creators Program — alongside This Way ONward, the Rotational Management Program, and our broader internship and mentorship efforts — the company continues to bridge the opportunity gap for young people looking to start meaningful careers in fashion and retail,” added Amy Thompson, Chief People Officer at Gap Inc.
“We are incredibly proud to be the first public college to partner with Gap Inc. on this groundbreaking mentorship program. This remarkable opportunity with one of the world’s most iconic brands will support 30 talented FIT students over the next year, placing them at the intersection of innovation and impact,” said Jason S. Schupbach, president of FIT.
A benefit for the FIT Foundation, this year’s FIT Annual Gala honored Gap Inc. President & CEO Richard Dickson and was attended by distinguished guests and alumni including Ciara, Aloe Blacc, Zac Posen, Bob Fisher and others.
The FIT Foundation provided scholarships totaling more than $3 million in 2025.
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The increase was driven largely by energy prices, as declines in regulated and non-regulated energy products eased significantly. In contrast, inflation in services slowed, Istat said in a press release.
Italy’s inflation rose to 1.7 per cent year on year in March 2026, driven by higher energy, according to Istat. Monthly inflation stood at 0.5 per cent.
Core inflation eased to 1.9 per cent, while services inflation slowed.
The HICP increased 1.6 per cent annually, with lower-income households experiencing relatively smaller price rises than higher-spending groups.
Core inflation, which excludes energy and unprocessed food, moderated to 1.9 per cent from 2.4 per cent, while inflation excluding energy eased to 2.1 per cent.
On a yearly basis, goods prices rose 0.8 per cent compared with a slight decline in the previous month, while services inflation slowed to 2.8 per cent from 3.6 per cent. This narrowed the inflation gap between services and goods.
On a monthly basis, the rise in the index was mainly led by increases in regulated energy prices, up 8.5 per cent, and non-regulated energy prices, up 5 per cent, along with gains transport services.
The harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP) rose 1.7 per cent MoM and 1.6 per cent YoY, slightly above the earlier estimate. In the first quarter, inflation remained lower for households with weaker spending capacity compared with higher-spending households.
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The decision was taken during a meeting of the council of ministers that was chaired by the Transitional President Captain Ibrahim Traore.
Burkina Faso has announced the full nationalisation of Burkinabe Company of Textile Fibres (Sofitex), citing rising debt, declining production and inefficiencies.
Sofitex was a mixed-ownership firm, in which the state held a majority stake.
Full state ownership is expected to lead to tighter financial discipline, improved governance and a restructuring of operations to boost efficiency.
Sofitex was a mixed-ownership cotton company, in which the state held a controlling majority stake and private investors owned a minority share valued at about 75 billion CFA francs.
A 2025 valuation cited by the government places Sofitex’s total worth at 338.14 billion CFA francs (~$607 million), with the private stake valued at just over 75 billion CFA francs for 976,400 shares.
The company’s cotton production fell by 24-26 per cent to under 300,000 metric tonnes in the 2024-2025 season.
Full state ownership is expected to lead to tighter financial discipline, improved governance and a restructuring of operations to boost efficiency, according to a domestic media outlet.
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