People-Centric

People are at the heart of what we do. Behind every garment or ball we sell is a person. We are committed to providing respectful and inclusive workplaces where everyone can thrive.

Worldwide, around 161 million people work in the apparel industry. From cotton growing and yarn formation, to textile production and sewing, the steps to produce a garment are complex and can stretch across multiple countries. Much of this labor is completed in developing countries where local laws and governments may vary on their protection for workers’ rights.

We recognize the role we must play to respect workers’ rights and make this model more sustainable, both for our own workforce of over 29,000 people and for the more than 270,000 people who work for our suppliers across the globe. This starts with where we choose to do business and how we work with others — producers, manufacturers, brands, retailers, and consumers — to improve efforts across our global supply chain. Guided by our Code of Conduct, we hold ourselves and our partners accountable; we seek to continuously improve our approach to better address challenges and to enhance our programs to meet the needs of workers and their communities.

Our Priorities

• Respectful Workplaces – Upholding human rights with our Code of Conduct. Providing safe, working environments and opportunities for learning and development.
• Inclusive Workplaces – Developing a diverse and inclusive workplace, so all feel they belong.
• Fair Compensation – Benchmarking global operations to develop a fair compensation strategy.
• Threads of Change – Investing and serving in our local communities.