GUESS Unveils FY2024–2025 ESG Report: "It's in Our DNA" — Highlighting Bold Progress and Commitments Through ACTION GUESS Strategy
Guess?, Inc. (NYSE:GES) is proud to announce the release of its FY2024–2025 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report titled "It's in Our DNA." The report underscores the company's continued dedication to sustainable, responsible business practices through its ACTION GUESS ESG strategy — a framework designed to Imagine, Innovate, and Inspire across all facets of the organization.
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It's in Our DNA
Built on over a decade of commitment to ESG priorities, GUESS leverages globally recognized standards such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Universal Standards, the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), and the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol in preparing this report. It also aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), reflecting GUESS's holistic approach to driving positive impact.
"Today, sustainability is a bigger part of our story more than ever before. And what makes me proud is seeing how our teams have embraced this challenge with the same creativity and passion they bring to everything we do," says Paul Marciano, Guess?, Inc. Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer.
GUESS continues to secure reasonable assurance from an independent third-party assurance provider, reinforcing its commitment to transparency and accountability. These rigorous verification practices empower GUESS to accurately measure its environmental and social impact, pinpoint opportunities for ongoing improvement, and actively manage its sustainability journey — fostering innovation and resilience that support the interests of everyone connected to our business.
"ACTION GUESS drives environmental, social, and governance impact through bold commitments — it's in our DNA," said Carlos Alberini, Chief Executive Officer and Director Guess?, Inc. "These actions reflect our broader goal of integrating sustainability into our brand portfolio, products, operations, and culture. Our ESG strategy is not just a program; it's embedded in every fiber of what we do. We invite our partners, customers, and the GUESS Family to explore our progress, engage with our priorities, and join us in creating a more sustainable and inclusive future."
Key themes of the report include:
- Imagining innovative solutions that drive stakeholder engagement and governance.
- Innovating responsible business practices with smarter materials for greater impact.
- Inspiring inclusive growth and social equity within the brand and beyond.
GUESS remains steadfast in its mission to grow with purpose, balancing brand heritage with the urgent need for sustainable progress. The FY2024–2025 ESG Report demonstrates meaningful advancements in responsible sourcing, emissions reductions, community engagement, and governance practices.
The full report is available online at [link to report].
About Guess?, Inc,
Guess?, Inc. designs, markets, distributes and licenses a lifestyle collection of contemporary apparel, denim, handbags, watches, eyewear, footwear and other related consumer products. Guess? products are distributed through branded Guess? stores as well as better department and specialty stores around the world. On April 2, 2024, the Company acquired all the operating assets and a 50% interest in the intellectual property assets of New York-based fashion brand rag & bone, a leader in the American fashion scene, directly operating stores in the U.S. and in the U.K., and also available in high-end boutiques, department stores and through e-commerce globally. As of May 3, 2025, the Company directly operated 1,074 retail stores in Europe, the Americas and Asia. The Company's partners and distributors operated 527 additional retail stores worldwide. As of May 3, 2025, the Company and its partners and distributors operated in approximately 100 countries worldwide. For more information about the Company, please visit www.guess.com.
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Guess?, Inc.
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