Gap Inc. Highlights Action & Progress Toward Driving Systemic Change With the Release of Its First Equality & Belonging Report
29 June 2021 - 11:00PM
Business Wire
Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) has released its first stand–alone Equality
& Belonging (E&B) report, which summarizes developments,
actions, and progress toward driving systemic change and its
commitment to Create for All, with All.
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Gap Inc.'s 2021 Equality & Belonging
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“Today, we mark a milestone in our commitment to transparency,
contributing to ongoing discourse and developing a structural
impact on improving racial equity through long-term sustainable
actions,” said Kisha Modica, Vice President of Equality &
Belonging at Gap Inc. “I’m incredibly proud of the progress we have
made thus far to support today’s critical and fundamental work and
the strategic, game-changing efforts of the future. Together, we
are charting a path forward to break down barriers to economic
opportunities and advance social and racial equity—our commitments
serve as a distant mile marker, a guiding light... not a final
destination.”
Gap Inc.’s 2025 Commitments to Change were outlined in June 2020
as part of Gap Inc.'s Equality & Belonging strategy, which
leverages its people, brands, and voice to unlock opportunities and
enable a culture of belonging for our teams, customers, and future
generations. Some of the progress toward driving change as part of
these commitments include:
- Supporting Workplace Equity: Gap Inc. removed
educational requirements for 99.7% of job descriptions below the
vice-president level to support workplace equity. The company has
increased diversity in its Rotational Management Program (62% of
employees in the program identify as Black, Indigenous and People
of Color (BIPOC), including 32% identified as Black and Latinx –
nearly twice that of the 2020 class). The company is also a
founding member of the Second Chance Business Coalition (SCBC)
through its partnership with Business Roundtable, which supports
the build of economic mobility for individuals and families of
Black and Brown communities, including a commitment to criminal
justice reform work.
- Championing Inclusion: As a starting point for open and
honest conversations on topics such as systemic racism, unconscious
bias, microaggressions, and the critical role of allyship, Gap Inc.
invited inclusion strategist Amber Cabral to host nearly 40
sessions and workshops with employees, including a new global "Real
Talk" series. The company has updated its employee learning
curriculum to include mandatory racial equity training and the
integration of inclusion and equity content in its employee
onboarding, new leader workshops, inclusive design courses, and
mentoring program.
- Promoting Education and Awareness: Gap Inc. has donated
over $500,000 to Historically Black Colleges & Universities
design departments to support educational infrastructure and
scholarships in partnership with Harlem's Fashion Row's "Closing
the Gap." Gap brand created The Gap Collective, a collaborative
featuring artists honoring moments such as the 2020 presidential
election and Black History Month. Old Navy’s created Project We, a
collection of limited-edition graphic tees designed by diverse
artists honoring cultural moments including, Black History Month,
International Women’s Day, Pride, Juneteenth, and Latinx Heritage
Month.
- Coronavirus Support: Gap Inc. donated 3.5 million masks
and face coverings to community organizations in response to the
COVID-19 pandemic. For employees, the company offered 48 Be Well +
Stay Connected speaker series conversations focused on the
importance of mental health and wellness throughout the COVID-19
pandemic.
“Our long-standing legacy of support for human rights and social
causes is real and measurable, but we know there is more work to be
done,” said Sheila Peters, Chief People Officer at Gap Inc. “This
pivotal moment demands that we deepen our resolve and drive with
even greater urgency – because we know that when inclusion isn’t
optional, a new world of possibilities opens.”
Gap Inc. was founded with equality and inclusion built into the
company's DNA, and today each of its four lifestyle brands, Old
Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta are led by its purpose,
Inclusive, By Design. To reinforce its commitment to change, Gap
Inc. has aligned with several leading coalitions that are making
strides driving change for our customers and communities, including
increasing opportunities for the Black community, ensuring
workplaces and stores are welcoming spaces for everyone, and
adopting standards that support and lead on issues for LGBTQ+
communities worldwide.
The company is also committed to transparency. Since 2013, Gap
Inc. has publicly reported its global employee gender data and
overall U.S. race and ethnicity data. Starting in 2020, it began
regularly sharing additional data on how employees identify their
race and ethnicity at both stores and headquarters.
The report primarily focuses on U.S. programs and activities
between June 2020 and April 2021, unless otherwise noted. All data
included in the report is from the fiscal year 2020. To view the
full report, click here. More updates and stories about Gap Inc.’s
E&B and sustainability programs and commitments are available
at Gap Inc.
About Gap Inc.
Gap Inc., a collection of purpose-led lifestyle brands, is the
largest American specialty apparel company offering clothing,
accessories, and personal care products for men, women, and
children under the Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta
brands. The company uses omni-channel capabilities to bridge the
digital world and physical stores to further enhance its shopping
experience. Gap Inc. is guided by its purpose, Inclusive, by
Design, and takes pride in creating products and experiences its
customers love while doing right by its employees, communities, and
planet. Gap Inc. products are available for purchase worldwide
through company-operated stores, franchise stores, and e-commerce
sites. Fiscal year 2020 net sales were $13.8 billion. For more
information, please visit www.gapinc.com.
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