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about carter's
esg governance & strategy
board oversight
Our Board of Directors provides oversight of the management team and our business. As of the publication of this report, eight out of nine of the members of our Board were independent. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee provides oversight of the Company’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives through quarterly or more frequent progress reviews. These reviews include assessments of ongoing efforts related to topics such as climate change management, regulatory compliance, global supply chain compliance, diversity and inclusion (D&I), and sustainability.
board of directors
management oversight
Our SVP, General Counsel, Secretary, CSR, and Chief Compliance Officer, who reports directly to our CEO, has responsibility for the Company’s ESG, D&I, and Compliance programs.
artificial intelligence
Our Board of Directors, which includes our Audit Committee, provides oversight of risks related to artificial intelligence (AI) and periodically reviews those risks. We commit to employing AI in a manner that respects human dignity, rights, and freedoms. Our use of AI fully complies with applicable legal authorities and with policies and procedures that protect privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties. We employ governance mechanisms to define responsibilities and provide accountability for the use of AI and its outcomes and take affirmative steps to identify and mitigate bias.
esg roles and responsibilities
Board of Directors
Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
Oversees the Company’s ESG initiatives through
quarterly reviews of climate plans and other key issues
CEO
Reviews and approves ESG goals, plans, and progress
Chief Administrative and Compliance Officer, Corporate Secretary
Leads ESG, Inclusion, and Compliance initiatives
ESG
Council
Formulates and oversees ESG goal-setting and key initiatives through cross-functional collaboration
D&I Steering Committee
Provides business insights and initiatives that support our D&I strategy
Compliance Committee
Supports ethical operations in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations (including proactive monitoring)
Sustainability and CSR Departments
Manage and implement ESG strategies and programs, work across the organization to develop strategies and goals approved by the ESG Council, and oversee priority ESG initiatives
raise the future: our esg strategy
our esg strategy
Carter’s is dedicated to contributing to a world where all families with young children can grow and thrive. Our Raise the Future strategy reflects our commitments to provide more sustainable product offerings, reduce our environmental footprint, and uplift our workers and communities.
In partnership with a third-party firm, Carter’s conducted its biennial, ESG-focused materiality assessment that concluded in 2026. Through surveys and interviews, we engaged internal and external stakeholders to help us refine priorities and advance progress toward our strategic ESG pillars of Product, Planet, and People. Our holistic approach drives value by reducing risk, increasing efficiency, and enhancing resilience.
The following priority topics surfaced from our latest materiality assessment:
- Business ethics and integrity
- Product quality and safety
- Data privacy, cybersecurity, and digital trust
- Human rights and labor standards in the supply chain
- Employee health, safety, and well-being
- Supply chain resilience and continuity
- Responsible marketing and consumer engagement
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