At KARL LAGERFELD, we recognize the importance of collaboration across the fashion industry in addressing shared challenges and advancing meaningful solutions. We recognize that the fashion industry contributes to today’s global challenges and that these challenges, in turn, shape the future of our work.  

For us, impact refers to the social and environmental effects associated with our activities across the value chain. This includes both the impacts linked to the life cycle of our products and operations, and the actions we take to address them over time.  

 We are committed to regularly evaluating how our activities affect people and the environment, and to continuously improving how we manage these impacts. 

 Guided by Karl Lagerfeld’s vision to embrace the present and invent the future, our IMPACT Strategy Maison defines how we approach social and environmental impact today while continuing to evolve for tomorrow.  

 Inspired by the Maison KARL LAGERFELD at 21 Rue Saint-Guillaume in Paris, our IMPACT Strategy Maison brings together a compliance-based foundation, three strategic focus areas, and the fundamental pillars of People, Planet, and Partners. 

Product Compliance and Regulatory Compliance 

Compliance forms the foundation of our approach. We work to meet applicable product safety, environmental, social, and regulatory requirements across our markets, while continuing to strengthen due diligence throughout our value chain.

Rethinking product impact through material choices and innovation.

Materials are central to both creativeexpressionandsocial and environmental impact. They shape the aesthetic and quality of our collections, while also influencing resource use, water consumption, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, chemical use, and end-of-life outcomes.More informationon materials can be found on pages [] ofourIMPACT Progress report 2025.

Extending product life and reducing waste through circular business practices.  

We are exploring ways to extend product life through durability, repair, reuse, refurbishment, and improved product care. 

More information on our repair and refurbishment initiatives can be found on pages [] of our IMPACT Progress report 2025.  

Our IMPACT Strategy Maison is guided by three interconnected pillars that reflect how we manage impact across our value chain. 

Empowering employees, workers, and customers through engagement, education, well-being, and belonging.  

People are at the center of our operations. We are committed to respecting human rights and supporting fair, safe, and inclusive working conditions across our offices, stores, supply chains, and customer experience. More information can be found under the PEOPLE chapter of our IMPACT Progress report 2025. 

Managing our environmental impact through climate action, waste reduction, and circular design. 

Planet reflects our responsibility to reduce environmental impact across climate-, water-, resource use-, pollution-, waste- and biodiversity-related topics.  More information can be found under the PLANET chapter of our IMPACT Progress report 2025. 

Collaborating with suppliers, ambassadors, industry initiatives, certification bodies, and stakeholders to foster collective impact.   

Progress requires collaboration. We work with suppliers, industry organizations, external experts, and partners to strengthen compliance, transparency, and traceability. 

IMPACT Ambassador Amber Valletta contributes her knowledge and perspective as part of our IMPACT Steering Committee. 

More information can be found under the PARTNERS chapter of our IMPACT Progress report 2025. 

Together, People, Planet, and Partners reflect our belief that meaningful impact is built through collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. 

For further information on our social and environmental activities, developments, and progress, read our annual Impact Progress Reports here.