Today, we released our fourth-annual Raise the Future Impact Report, which details Carter’s Environmental, Social and Governance strategy and programs under the Raise the FutureTM platform.
Carter’s “Raise the Future” platform was founded on a promise to better the world by uplifting workers and communities, providing more sustainable products and reducing its carbon footprint.
We are committed to practices and processes that sustain our planet; from the products we offer our consumers to the communities we uplift.
Below are a few highlights of the report and our continued commitment to the Raise the Future initiative:
Product: Grow our sustainable offerings
• More than 40% of Carter’s cotton and recycled polyester are from either sustainable or recycled fibers.
• Nearly 100%* of Carter’s apparel is certified by OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100, ensuring that it is tested and free of certain harmful substances. *
Planet: Reduce our carbon and environmental footprint
• Carter’s Scopes 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions decreased in 2023 by 26% from a 2019 base year.
• The amount of virgin plastic used in Carter’s packaging was reduced by more than 30% in 2023 compared to the year prior.
People: Uplift our workers and communities:
• Community: In 2023, Carter’s and the Carter’s Charitable Foundation invested more than $8 million in charitable contributions and product donations.
• Diversity & Inclusion: Carter’s has increased its diversity within VP and District Manager roles to more than 20% and more than 25%, respectively, in 2023.
* Limited to direct sourced items and excludes GOTS and items made before 2023.
According to IDX, the Company’s digital communications team, Carter’s is recognized to have the highest adoption rate among its peers, of its apparel certified by OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100, ensuring that it is tested and free of certain harmful substances.
To view and download the latest Raise the Future Impact Report, please visit https://esg.carters.com.
