Community Running | Running for Diversity

Until we all run on equal ground

The shoes and gear we develop, the experiences we create, and the partnerships we build should contribute to a more inclusive and accessible running community.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion

We believe in the power of a diverse running community that includes people of different races/ethnicities, national origins, abilities, genders, ages, sexual orientations, body types, and circumstances. We are pursuing practices that will achieve equity in our business — so everyone feels a sense of belonging as their own, authentic selves.

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Our commitments*:

Achieve at least 50% women representation at all levels of Brooks employees in Europe
Achieve at least 25% female representation on director level
Attain at least 40% female representation on managerial level
Maintain at least 4.0 out of 5.0 Inclusive Culture Score on Brooks employee Cultural Strengths Survey

*All diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments apply to the EMEA only

Community impact

The run can do more than improve health — it can improve well-being. We hope to create this positive change by listening to and engaging with runners in their communities.

Responsible sourcing

A responsible global supply chain starts with factories that share our objectives to trace our supply chain, respect human rights, and strengthen environmental management.

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Our targets

Conduct traceability for new footwear styles and other priority¹ styles
100% of in-scope factories² complete and verify an annual SLCP CAF assessment
100% of in-scope factories³ complete and verify an annual Higg FEM assessment
100% of input chemicals used at in-scope factories⁴ comply with the ZDHC MRSL (conformance Level 1) by 2030
100% of in-scope factories⁵ meet the minimum requirements of the ZDHC Wastewater guidelines by 2030
Reduce organic solvent usage to under 25 grams per pair by 2027

¹Styles produced in countries or with materials that meet risk criteria as defined by U.S. and international regulations
²100% of Tier 1 factories and 80% (by $ spend) of Tier 2 factories
³100% of Tier 1 factories and 80% (by $ spend) of Tier 2 factories
⁴100% of Tier 2 midsole/outsole factories and high-volume Tier 2 textile factories
⁵100% of footwear Tier 1, Tier 2 midsole/outsole factories, and high-volume Tier 2 textile factories

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Employee-powered progress

Change is more powerful when it’s personal. We support our employees with resources and reserved working hours to donate to the causes they care about.

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