Leading branded lifestyle apparel VF Corporation been recognised by 3BL Media in its 100 Best Corporate Citizens. The company has been honoured for its work across people and planet, including employees, climate change, the environment and human rights, amongst other categories.
In a statement, the company said that in 2019, it set greenhouse gas reduction targets, approved by the Science-Based Targets (SBTs) initiative, in its continual commitment to the planet.
The work includes investments in renewable energy, responsibly sourced materials and many environmental and socially responsible initiatives across its global supply chain.
By 2030, VF aims to improve the lives of 2 million workers and their communities through its Worker and Community Development programme. The company details its continued progress towards the betterment of people in its 2020 Human Rights Report and 2021 Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Action Annual Profile.
Sean Cady, VF’s VP of Global Sustainability, Responsibility, and Trade of the company, said “We are honoured to be ranked first in our industry category and the 14th highest company overall. This is our third year on the list and we are particularly proud that we have meaningfully improved our scores over last year.”
Sean added “This is a testament to the passion and hard work VF and our brands contribute every day to integrating environmental and social sustainability into our business and setting a high bar for corporate responsibility.”
The 100 Best Corporate Citizens’ ranking is based on 155 ESG factors in eight pillars: climate change, employee relations, environment, finance, governance, human rights, stakeholders and society, and ESG performance.
