Diversity, equity and inclusion
Amer Sports strives for diverse, equal, and inclusive (DEI) professional lives for all. We expect all our employees to treat each other and our broad stakeholder network with respect.
A sense of belonging and inclusion form an essential part of wellbeing and quality of life at work. We at Amer Sports promote equal opportunities for all and have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind.
We expect all our employees to be aware of diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI)—as stated in our Code of Conduct. Together, we ensure and maintain work environments that are free from harassment and inappropriate behavior. As part of the Code of Conduct training, all Amer Sports’ employees learn about DEI matters.
We embrace our global community of more than 10,000 people who represent many nationalities and cultures. We value different perspectives—they make us more creative and innovative, which contributes to our competitiveness and growth. We ensure that no one is treated differently because of their ethnicity, race, religion, political opinions, age, nationality, gender, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster an inclusive work environment based on respect and collaboration where everyone can be their authentic selves and have equal opportunities to participate, contribute, and succeed. We acknowledge we have work to do to advance diversity and inclusion to unlock our full potential to elevate the world through sport.
In our DEI work we focus on:
- the share of underrepresented genders across all organizational levels.
- diversity in terms of different backgrounds, including but not limited to industrial experience and education.
- employee awareness of diversity and inclusion.
- equal opportunities for continuous development and learning for all employees.
- equal pay for similar work with greater transparency.
- inclusive principles in our ways of working.
We have set specific targets for gender diversity in our overall employee population and among employees in people manager positions. Please see our targets in our Sustainability Report.
We want to ensure that personal characteristics – such as gender, age, and ethnic background – do not limit an individual’s opportunity to succeed, and that all employees can be their authentic selves in the workplace. We are establishing common KPIs and tracking them across our global organization in 2023, enabled by our new employee engagement survey platform.
Our brands are important drivers of a more inclusive sports industry.
Examples of our brands’ DEI work:
Arc’teryx strives to be a more welcoming space for the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
Within Arct’eryx, the company has two internal Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Committees—one specifically dedicated to the North American Retail teams, and one for the headquarter and global teams. The committees’ focus is to listen to the needs of the organization and develop a strategy and initiatives that bring a broadly inclusive lens to all aspects of the business.
Arc’teryx is a proud supporter of athletes and ambassadors, especially while they grow in their athletic pursuits and personal lives. The company actively looks to expand their roster to better represent the diverse communities in which we all live, work, and play. Furthermore, Arc’teryx’s retail stores celebrate Pride year-round through partnerships and collaboration with local communities.
Read more about Arc’teryx’s efforts
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