Making Real Change
Driving meaningful change in fashion requires collaboration, transparency, and shared accountability. That’s why GUESS partners with leading global organizations to promote responsible business practices, ethical supply chains, and climate leadership. Below you can find a list of all the organizations GUESS collaborates with, and the awards received in recognition of this work.
Partnerships and Collaboration
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GRI Community Member
We are a member of the GRI Community and support the mission of GRI to empower decision-makers everywhere, through GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards and its multi-stakeholder network, to act toward a more sustainable economy and world.
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Cascale
Since 2015, GUESS has been a member of Cascale (formerly known as Sustainable Apparel Coalition – SAC). 53% of our suppliers by volume completed the Higg Index Facility Environmental Module (FEM) self-assessments. As a company, GUESS also completes the Higg Brand and Retail Module (BRM) to assess the impacts of its operations. This tool includes environmental topics such as packaging, logistics, and chemicals management.
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CDP
GUESS submitted its first CDP climate change report in 2018 and achieved leadership status in 2019. We continue to respond to CDP annually. In 2024, GUESS was recognized by CDP as being among the top performing companies for supplier engagement on climate change.
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Science Based Targets
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) champions science-based target setting in the transition to a low-carbon economy. GUESS has set and received approval of its ambitious science-based targets for our corporate and supply chain greenhouse gas emissions for 2030.
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Textile Exchange
Since 2020, GUESS has been a member of Textile Exchange, a non-profit organization positively impacting climate through accelerating the use of environmentally preferred materials across the global textile industry.
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UNFCCC
In 2019, GUESS became a signatory of the UNFCCC Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action. GUESS has since joined working groups to further contribute and learn how to implement the charter’s principles and limit global warming to 1.5°C compared to pre-industrial levels.
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Inno Community Development Organization
In China, we partnered with Inno Community Development Organization, a non-profit committed to improving workplace transparency, equality, and public health. We provided a confidential Handshake Workers’ Hotline that enables 1,000+ workers to report any concerns anonymously.
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Homeboy Industries
GUESS continues to work with Homeboy Industries, a nonprofit organization that provides hope, training, and support to formerly gang-involved and previously incarcerated individuals.
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Good360
In partnership with Good360, a global leader in product philanthropy and purposeful giving, Guess US donated goods to its communities, such as activewear, outerwear, and knitwear, as well as blankets and coloring books.
Acting with Purpose: Key Achievements
Smarter Materials, Better Impact
At GUESS, over two thirds of the materials we use come from renewable sources, and 25% of our global apparel materials portfolio is environmentally preferred.
Through our GUESS ECO and Consciously Constructed collections, we continue to prioritize responsible design and sourcing choices. We focus on environmentally preferred materials such as organic cotton, recycled polyester and responsibly sourced cellulosic fibers, actively working with our supply chain partners to support this transition.
Guided by our ACTION GUESS strategy and supported by our Eco Materials and Product Guidelines, we are taking meaningful steps to reduce our footprint throughout the entire value chain.
Gender Pay Parity
GUESS firmly believes that all individuals deserve equitable compensation for their contributions, regardless of gender or any other factor. Pay equity is essential not only as a matter of fairness but also because it fosters a more engaged, motivated, and productive workforce.
We regularly review and monitor pay practices across all the countries where we operate, at both corporate and retail levels, to help close systemic gaps, promote diversity, and build trust across our organization.
We are proud to have maintained global gender pay parity since FY2022, an important milestone that reflects our dedication to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity for all roles and teams worldwide.
Protecting Supply Chain Rights
The GUESS Social Compliance Program is built on three strategic pillars: rigorous factory approvals, ongoing training and education, and continuous monitoring and remediation. These pillars guide our efforts to ensure safe, fair, and ethical working conditions across our supply chain.
We conduct rigorous assessments before partnering with new factories, using either trusted third-party social audit frameworks or our own internal GUESS standards. Each facility is reviewed regularly, on average, every 12 months, to monitor compliance with our Code of Conduct. Through this process, we drive improvements, supporting long-term positive change for workers and communities.
100% of new suppliers were assessed using social criteria in both FY2024 and FY2025.
Our Climate Goals in Motion
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At GUESS, we recognize the urgency of addressing climate change and are actively working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) across our operations and supply chain.
Since FY2019, we have cut our Scope 1 and 2 emissions by over 70%, surpassing our original 2030 goal. This progress is driven by improved energy efficiency and the increased use of renewable energy through Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs), now covering more than 40% of our total energy use.
Guided by a new emissions reduction roadmap that further strengthens our commitment to sustainability, we remain focused on accelerating our climate actions ensuring we not only meet but exceed our climate goals.
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As a company that outsources the manufacturing of our products, Scope 3 emissions—those generated across our supply chain—account for the majority of our total carbon footprint. Addressing these emissions is one of the most pressing and complex challenges within our climate strategy, and it remains a central focus of our efforts to drive meaningful environmental impact.
The increase in Scope 3 (Category 1 – Purchased Goods and Services) emissions in FY2025 is mainly due to higher production volumes compared to FY2024. Since Scope 3 emissions are reported in absolute terms, the greater number of units ordered and produced led to a direct rise in emissions.
Key Projects
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Workplace Improvements: Beyond Audits
GUESS partnered with Beyond Audits to launch three region-specific programs impacting workers in the supply chain to improve their health, well-being, and workplace conditions in collaboration with key suppliers located in India, Pakistan, and Myanmar.
“Connect” in India builds trust between management and workers. “Better Finance” in Pakistan boosts financial literacy. “Better Health” in Myanmar promotes hygiene and gender-specific health.
Over 7,000 workers have participated to date, with each program designed to create lasting impact within the participating facilities.
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RESOURCED Program
Our RESOURCED program makes it easy for customers to recycle unwanted apparel and footwear from any brand at all North America and select European GUESS stores. In partnership with Homeboy Threads, collected items are sorted, reused, or recycled, helping divert textile waste from landfills.
In 2024, we expanded these efforts with GUESS Again, a digital takeback platform powered by SuperCircle. U.S. customers can easily request a shipping label online, send in pre-loved garments, and earn GUESS credits for future purchases.
RESOURCED is growing, giving customers more ways to recycle and rethink consumption.
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Fostering Social Inclusion: Progetto Quid
As part of its ESG strategy, GUESS expanded its partnership with Progetto QUID, a social enterprise in Italy that empowers marginalized individuals, especially women, through employment in fashion using surplus fabrics. The collaboration reduces textile waste while promoting inclusion.
Together, we launched a limited-edition capsule collection made in Italy, featuring a daisy motif inspired by GUESS’s iconic campaigns. The collection blends heritage with purpose.
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Reforestation Projects
At GUESS, biodiversity conservation and ecosystem restoration are central to our sustainability efforts. Through partnerships with reforestation organizations PrintReleaf and One Tree Planted, we help protect habitats, enhance climate resilience, and promote sustainable land use. These initiatives reflect our commitment to global conservation and responsible business practices. To date, GUESS has planted over 34,000 trees worldwide together with these partners.
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Creating Positive Impact in Communities
At GUESS, giving back is core to our identity. Since 1994, the GUESS Foundation has championed social progress, health, and education through partnerships with organizations such as Peace Over Violence (Denim Day), Make-A-Wish Foundation, St. John’s Health Center, and the World Heart Federation, with a strong focus on women’s health and anti-violence initiatives.
Complementing the foundation is GUESS Cares, an employee driven program focused on volunteering, fundraising, and donations. It empowers our teams to make a direct impact in their communities and reinforces our commitment to social responsibility.
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A New Path to Well-being
In May 2024, Guess Europe partnered with Welfood, a premium well-being platform, to support employee health through a confidential and free program. Each employee receives ten personalized online sessions with certified professionals including psychologists, nutritionists, sports coaches, parenting counselors, and experts in harassment and gender-based violence.
By December 2024, 470 employees had enrolled, highlighting Guess Europe’s strong commitment to a healthy, inclusive, and people-first workplace.
Awards and Recognition
2024
Business Intelligence Group Sustainability Awards 2024
WINNER- Nicolai Marciano - Sustainability Hero (Executive)
2024 OnCon Icon Awards
WINNER- Top 50 DEI Team Award
The Global Sustainability & ESG Awards
SHORTLISTED- Diversity Award
Human Rights Campaign Foundation
Equality 100 Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion
2023
Business Intelligence Group Sustainability Awards 2023
WINNER- Sustainability Leadership Award
WINNER- Carlos Alberini -Sustainability Hero (Executive)
ESG Investing Corporate ESG Awards 2023
WINNER- FY2022–2023 ESG Report - Best Company for Sustainability Reporting
SHORTLISTED - Best Company for Climate Transition
SHORTLISTED - Best Company for Social Responsibility
SHORTLISTED - Best Company for ESG & Sustainability
ESG Award 2023
SHORTLISTED - Employee Engagement ESG Program of the Year
SHORTLISTED - ESG Related Charity Partnership of the Year
SHORTLISTED - ESG REPORT OF THE YEAR