Lacoste has adopted the PEF** methodology to reduce the environmental impact of its products across their life cycle. To reach this target, we are improving the selection of our raw materials, extending the durability of our products over time and enhancing the environmental performance of our factories.
Prioritise preferred raw materials* and develop our Nominated Cotton™
We prioritise and develop alternatives to conventional materials to reduce our environmental footprint per product sold.
In 2023, Lacoste set out specific requirements for the production of cotton used in its textile products, covering environmental, social and quality standards. Nominated Cotton™ was developed to, among other goals, foster new commercial partnerships, promote regenerative production practices, secure working conditions, continuously improve the environmental performance of farms, ensure traceability from cotton field to our outlets and enhance the quality of the final product.
For textile products by 2026
Our targets:
preferred*** cotton
recycled polyester
certified animal raw materials
For footwear by 2026
Our targets:
recycled polyester
LWG**** Gold-rated leather
For leather goods by 2026
Our targets:
recycled synthetic materials
LWG Gold-rated leather
*these include raw materials that guarantee respect for animal welfare, materials made from recycled fibres and organic materials
**Product Environmental Footprint
***Cotton sourced from organic farming, recycled from our own fabric offcuts, or Nominated
Cotton™
****Leather Working Group
Increase the durability of our products and double the lifespan of timeless pieces
Lacoste has developed a rigorous in-house durability protocol benchmarked against PEFCR v2 to increase the durability of our products over time. We concentrated our efforts on our timeless polo shirt category and particularly our Brand’s iconic L.12.12.
of iconic L.12.12 polo shirts (according to benchmark PEF 2.1) double their lifespan by 2025
