energy management in retail & distribution

CG-MR-130a.1

1. Total energy consumed 2. Percentage grid energy 3. Percentage renewable

data security

CG-MR-230a.1

Description of approach to identifying and addressing data security risks

We have established physical, electronic, and contractual safeguards to protect the security of customer and employee personal information. Our approach follows the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) security frameworks. We also regularly review and update our privacy policy to ensure consumers have access to relevant information about their rights and how we handle their personal information. In 2025, we modernized our web application firewall to improve peak traffic handling, enhanced DDoS protection, and improved bot management. We also evolved our AI governance framework to include regular review and approval of AI usage, contractual updates where warranted, and AI monitoring.

data security

CG-MR-230a.2

1. Number of data breaches 2. Percentage involving personally identifiable information 3. Number of customers affected Discussion of processes to maintain compliance with restricted substances regulations

Although the aggregate impact of cybersecurity breaches has not been material to date, we have been subject to cybersecurity and information security incidents in the past, including within the last three years and including third parties, and expect them to continue as cybersecurity threats evolve in sophistication. We cannot provide any assurances that such events will not occur and impacts therefrom will not be material in the future.

management of chemicals in products

CG-AA-250a.1

Discussion of processes to maintain compliance with restricted substances regulations

management of chemicals in products

CG-AA-250a.2

Discussion of processes to assess and manage risks and/or hazards associated with chemicals in products

labor practices

CG-MR-310a.1

1. Average hourly wage 2. Percentage of in-store employees earning minimum wage, by region

1. Carter’s does not publicly disclose information on wages at this time. 2. Carter’s does not publicly disclose information on wages at this time

labor practices

CG-MR-310a.2

1. Voluntary turnover rate for in-store employees 2. Involuntary turnover rate for in-store employees

1. 52% 2. Carter’s does not disclose information on involuntary turnovers.

labor practices

CG-MR-310a.3

Total amount of monetary losses as a result of legal proceedings associated with labor law violations

Carter’s is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to comply with all labor and employment regulations where our employees are located. We respect current and former employees’ rights to raise labor concerns outside of our reporting systems. Carter’s defends alleged labor violations when resolution cannot be achieved with the other party. Carter’s has not, however, been found liable for labor law allegations by an administrative agency or legal tribunal during the period of this report.

workforce diversity & inclusion

CG-MR-330a.1

Percentage of gender and racial/ethnic group representation for: 1. Management 2. All other employees

workforce diversity & inclusion

CG-MR-330a.2

Total amount of monetary losses as a result of legal proceedings associated with employment discrimination

Carter’s is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to comply with all labor and employment regulations where our employees are located. We respect current and former employees’ rights to raise labor concerns outside of our reporting systems. Carter’s defends alleged labor violations when resolution cannot be achieved with the other party. Carter’s has not, however, been found liable for labor law allegations by an administrative agency or legal tribunal during the period of this report.

product sourcing, packaging & marketing

CG-MR-410a.1

Revenue from products third-party certified to environmental and/or social sustainability standards

We grew sustainable product sales to 5% of overall sales in 2025.

product sourcing, packaging & marketing

CG-MR-410a.2

Discussion of processes to assess and manage risks and/or hazards associated with chemicals in products

product sourcing, packaging & marketing

CG-MR-410a.3

Discussion of strategies to reduce the environmental impact of packaging

environmental impacts in the supply chain

CG-AA-430a.1

Percentage of supplier facilities in compliance with wastewater discharge permits and/or contractual agreement by: 1. Tier 1 2. Beyond Tier 1

environmental impacts in the supply chain

CG-AA-430a.2

Percentage of supplier facilities that have completed the Sustainable Apparel Coalition’s Higg Facility Environmental Module (Higg FEM) assessment or an equivalent environmental data assessment by: 1. Tier 1 2. Beyond Tier 1

1. More than 99% of Tier 1 (direct suppliers) 2. 96% of Tier 2 (mills)

labor conditions in the supply chain

CG-AA-430b.1

Percentage of supplier facilities a that have been audited to a labor code of conduct by: 1. Tier 1 2. Beyond Tier 1 3. And percentage of total audits conducted by a third-party auditor

Product, Responsible Sourcing 1. 100% of Tier 1 Suppliers are audited against our CSR Policy 2. 100% of our Tier 2 (mills) 3. 100%

labor conditions in the supply chain

CG-AA-430b.2

Priority non-conformance rate and associated corrective action rate for suppliers’ labor code of conduct audits

labor conditions in the supply chain

CG-AA-430b.3

Description of the greatest risks in the supply chain by: 1. Labor 2. Environmental, health and safety

Product, Responsible Sourcing 1. We consider the greatest labor risks to be violations of worker employment contracts, freedom of association, forced labor, and disciplinary practices. 2. We consider the greatest EHS risks to be machine safety, personal protective equipment, chemical storage, and emergency preparedness.

raw materials sourcing

CG-AA-440a.3

1. List of priority raw materials For each priority raw material: 2. Environmental or social factor(s) most likely to threaten sourcing 3. Discussion on business risks or opportunities associated with environmental or social factors 4. Management strategy for addressing business risks and opportunities

raw materials sourcing

CG-AA-440a.4

1. Amount of priority raw materials purchased, by material 2. Amount of each priority raw material that is certified to a third-party environmental or social standard, by standard

activity metric

CG-AA-000.A

Number of: 1. Tier 1 suppliers 2. Suppliers beyond Tier 1

1. 83 (213 active factories, excluding subcontractors) 2. 196 (390 active factories, excluding subcontractors)

activity metric

CG-MR-000.A

Number of 1. Retail locations 2. Distribution centers

1. 1,028 retail locations in North America 2. In the U.S., we operate two distribution centers in Georgia: an approximately 1.1 million-square-foot multichannel facility in Braselton and a 0.5 million-square-foot facility in Stockbridge. In the third quarter of fiscal 2025, we vacated our 0.2 million-square-foot single-channel facility in Jonesboro, Georgia. We outsource certain distribution activities to third-party logistics providers located in California and leverage additional third-party providers in Georgia, as needed, primarily for storage seasonally. Our distribution center activities include receiving finished goods from our vendors, inspecting those products, and preparing and shipping them to our wholesale customers, retail stores, and eCommerce customers.

Activity Metric

CG-MR-000.B

Total area of 1. Retail locations 2. Distribution centers

Total retail space: 4.9M square feet (includes U.S., Canada, and Mexico) Total distribution centers: approx. 1.6M square feet