Ralph Lauren is a member of the US Cotton Trust Protocol (Trust Protocol). This membership will support Ralph Lauren in its efforts to scale sustainable practices in US cotton production.

Launched in 2020, the US Cotton Trust Protocol is aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, recognised by Textile Exchange and Forum for the Future, and part of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, Cotton 2025 Sustainable Cotton Challenge, Cotton 2040 and Cotton Up initiatives.

The Trust Protocol drives continuous improvement in six key sustainability areas—land use, soil carbon, water management, soil loss, greenhouse gas emissions and energy efficiency. The Trust Protocol integrates these sustainability metrics from Field to Market’s Fieldprint Platform, enabling enrolled growers to measure the environmental impacts of their operation and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.The program is designed to enable improvements in soil health and better management of natural resources

Iconic global luxury brand Ralph Lauren is working to improve soil health through programs that support regenerative agriculture practices and rigorous impact measurement, believing that these efforts are fundamental to building a resilient cotton industry in the US and globally.Cotton makes up more than three-quarters of the brand’s total material use and Ralph Lauren is committed to ensuring this critical fiber is fully sustainably-sourced in its portfolio by 2025.