We aim to create a more equitable world and have a positive, enduring impact on the lives of people in our workforce, communities and supply chain.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Our DE&I strategy continues to reinforce our Purpose: to inspire the dream of a better life through authenticity and timeless style. We unite and inspire the communities within our Company and those we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, equality, inclusion and fairness for all.
Community Engagement & Philanthropy
We strive to serve our global community through strategically aligned relationships, partnerships and initiatives that champion equity, provide scholarships and deliver volunteering moments that make a positive, sustainable community impact.
Employee Well-Being
The physical, emotional, social and financial needs of our employees and their families are important to us.
Rights and Empowerment in the Supply Chain
We are committed to conducting our global operations ethically with respect for the dignity of all people who make our products, putting factory workers at the center of our approach to human rights and worker empowerment.
Case Study
Investing in Education Access
Through both our Company and the Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation, in the past year, we donated more than $2.5 million to scholarship funds and educational entities dedicated to providing equitable access to higher education across all races and ethnicities.
Through both our Company and the Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation, in the past year, we donated more than $2.5 million to scholarship funds and educational entities dedicated to providing equitable access to higher education across all races and ethnicities.
As part of this, in December 2021, the Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation announced a $2 million commitment to support scholarships for Black students, including those at Morehouse College, Spelman College and 10 additional historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) through UNCF. This donation is in addition to its annual sponsorship of UNCF’s National Walk for Education.
This builds on our history of creating pathways to education—including programs like the separate UNCF Ralph Lauren Scholarship Program and a contribution to the Fashion Institute of Technology’s Social Justice Center, both launched in 2021.
We are also deepening mentorship and talent pipelines with HBCUs, including reserving space in our annual summer internship program for HBCU students. In addition, the Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation launched the U.S. Regenerative Cotton Program in October 2021 with the Soil Health Institute, incorporating HBCU engagement to develop increased access to career paths in decision-making positions in U.S. agriculture and establish mentorship programs to help prepare the next generation of scientists and leaders in agriculture.
Our aim is to help reduce barriers to educational access for historically underserved communities. To do so, we are exploring ways to increase our support for additional student populations. We continue to forge new partnerships and build on existing relationships with the American Indian College Fund, Asian Americans for Equality, Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholars, the Asian University for Women in Bangladesh and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund.
View more information about our commitments to racial equity here.