Home Company Brands Responsibility News Investors Careers Contact Search INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, EQUITY & ACTION COMPANY OUR COMMITMENT We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace at VF that celebrates the diversity of our associates regardless of gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, world view, abilities, age, sexual orientation, or other aspects of identity, and celebrate them as they bring their unique selves to work every day. VF’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Action Annual Profile 2021 VF’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Action Policy Statement OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES Elevating inclusion, diversity and equity means aligning our strategy with our overall purpose to create a culture of belonging that encourages associates to thrive. This strategy serves as our roadmap and is focused on three key pillars. CHAMPIONING INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, EQUITY & ACTION Our leaders at VF are advocates and allies for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Action, and we are proud of them. They are using their voices to set our strategic direction through four councils: GIDEC GLOBAL INCLUSION, DIVERSITY AND EQUITY COUNCIL This global council is charged with stewarding VF’s IDEA strategy by providing visibility and focus to strategic initiatives while driving organizational alignment and prioritization that result in a culture of belonging, allyship and advocacy. The council has four committees that support the unique needs of historically underrepresented groups with a focus on women’s empowerment, LGBTQ+, disability and x-cultural communities. EIN EMEA INCLUSION NETWORK With almost 100 nationalities represented across EMEA, it is important that everyone feels included in our community. The EMEA I&D Network launched to support underrepresented professionals throughout the region. The foundation has been created to work for the betterment of our workplace, with the aim of building an active movement in the future that will inspire and empower everyone across all departments. AIDC ASIA INCLUSION & DIVERSITY COUNCIL Our regional council in APAC is taking guidance from the global direction to discuss, form and own a regionally relevant action plan. This council provides insights into region-specific I&D goals and objectives. CARE COUNCIL TO ADVANCE RACIAL EQUITY Created to guide and inform VF’s strategy to combat racial inequity. This council is committed to developing short- and long-term strategies and actions that will address the issue of racial justice in meaningful and authentic ways. OUR EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUPS Currently, we have four Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) with 17 global chapters that help us to cultivate an inclusive culture. ERGs are comprised of associates who turn individual differences into insights and capabilities that fuel growth for the business. They create a safe space for learning and dialogue about underrepresented groups, establishing a sense of community amongst associates and providing platforms to collect and share insights to support business imperatives. ATTRACT. CONNECT. ENGAGE. (ACE) DIVERSITY A multicultural group focused on building an inclusive culture by providing opportunities for associates to connect with one another, build leadership capabilities and foster a sense of community for our Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) associates. Chapter Locations: Costa Mesa, California; Denver, Colorado; Fort Worth, Texas WOMEN OF VF EMPLOYEE NETWORK (WOVEN) Focused on promoting women’s leadership, attracting and retaining the best female talent and building a community of safe and honest dialogue. There are nine chapters across the organization. Chapter Locations: APAC (Hong Kong, Dalian, South Asia, Vietnam); Costa Mesa, California; Denver, Colorado; Fort Worth, Texas; Greensboro, North Carolina; Stratham, New Hampshire VF PRIDE Focused on creating an inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ employees and allies that supports and enhances authenticity and individuality. This ERG connects, engages, and empowers the VF Pride community. Chapter Locations: Costa Mesa, California; Fort Worth, Texas VETERAN FORCES Serves as a resource by creating a welcoming environment to veterans who are transitioning to the civilian workforce, to ensure professional development, and to support VF associates who have family members currently serving in the Armed Forces. OUR PARTNERS FOR PROGRESS Our ongoing partnerships with organizations are helping to lead the way in I&D. UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICE This international organization provides equal rights and fair treatment standards for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people. Visit Organization CEO ACTION FOR DIVERSITY & INCLUSION This group comprises more than 700 CEOs of the world’s leading companies and business organizations who leverage their collective voices to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Visit Organization PARADIGM FOR PARITY This coalition of business leaders is committed to achieving a new norm in the corporate world: one in which women and men have equal power, status and opportunity. Visit Organization C4DI Provides a focus on progressing the mainstreaming of individuals with disabilities in the workforce, workplace and marketplace. C4DI pledges to create and maintain a culture of trust where associates feel comfortable to disclose their disability and request accommodations as needed. Visit Organization CAMBER OUTDOORS Envisioning a future of "Everyone’s Outdoors”, this national organization is dedicated to achieving equity for all women and underrepresented communities in the workplace of the active-outdoors industries, through innovative and thought-leading programming and initiatives. Visit Organization DISABILITY:IN This leading nonprofit organization serves as a resource for business disability inclusion worldwide. Visit Organization MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP FOR TOMORROW (MLT) Our partnership with this national non-profit organization will allow us to launch Black Equity at Work, a first-of-its kind certification program designed to establish corporate standards around the support of racial equity. 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