10 2021 ESG REPORT THE BIG PICTURE EMPOWERING WOMEN ENABLING OPPORTUNITY ENRICHING COMMUNITIES GOVERNANCE ENRICHING COMMUNITIES Current examples include: Our founders traveled the world upcycling clothes to mend, In -Conversion Cotton Farms: The brand modernize, and make their own. That spirit of adventure and made a long-term commitment to source singular vision for sustainability continues today. in-conversion and organic cotton from approximately 1,500 partner farmers in Circular Economy the Madhya Pradesh regions of Alirajpur, Banana Republic is committed to using more sustainable Kundanpur, and Udaigarh (India). Alongside cotton and polyester and designing products constructed with Arvind Limited, Banana Republic is funding recyclability in mind. To work toward this, the brand participated the work of Action for Social Advancement in the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Jeans Redesign project to (ASA), a non-governmental organization reimagine organic cotton denim. The brand also launched BR (NGO) that trains farmers on converting to Vintage with two collections of over 200 pieces handpicked from organic practices. archives. The capsule will evolve each season with all-new styles curated by third-party partner vendors. World Wildlife Fund® (WWF): In 2021, Banana Republic chose WWF as its Raw Materials designated charity partner for Gap Inc.’s Banana Republic aligned with The Responsible Wool Standard Do Good loyalty rewards membership program to protect sheep and the land they graze when feature to help build a better world for creating our wool products. The brand also committed to people and the planet. supporting responsible leather manufacturing worldwide and ® is a proud member of the Leather Working Group. Banana thredUP : Banana Republic partnered Republic signed on to become a member of the Good Cashmere with the independent reseller of like-new ® clothing and accessories. Customers can Standard , which aims to improve the welfare of cashmere goats, the lives of farmers and farming communities, and the bring unwanted items to stores for resale environment in which they live. on thredUP®’s platform, providing an easy way to reduce environmental impact by Water extending the life of pre-loved clothing. Banana Republic implemented the Washwell™ program, which has Paravel: Banana Republic debuted a helped the brand save approximately limited edition partnership with the 34 million liters of water since 2020. luggage essentials brand, featuring Banana Republic is committed to The brand also uses conscious dyeing products made with more sustainable making better decisions about its techniques and wash methods that practices and materials. products. Discover more about its ensure cleaner waterways and reduce water usage by including the Banana Republic is building on its legacy of legacy of upcycling, conservation 34 implementation of bio-softeners and upcycling and continuing to make progress efforts, sustainable styles, and foam dye. with sustainable partnerships, initiatives, initiatives to make the world better, million and practices. one garment at a time. Partnerships liters of water Banana Republic is continually LEARN MORE have been saved, exploring associations that help > Banana Republic approximately, support its key sustainability pillars. since 2020