All Equality & Diversity articles – Page 2
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News briefsDance performance in Paris introduces “next era for Nike Women”
Source: Nike A scene from “Goddess Awakened” featuring pieces from Nike x Feng Chen Wang On July 5, Nike hosted Goddess Awakened, an outdoor performance in Paris to celebrate the power of womanhood through movement and style, in collaboration with New Zealand dancer, choreographer and Nike partner ...
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News briefsLululemon’s “Further” looks to meet needs of female endurance athletes
Lululemon’s new “Further” initiative, announced this week, is set to include product launches and events celebrating human possibility and how far women can go when they’re supported with resources and product innovations. To mark the launch, Lululemon released its first-ever road-to-trail running shoe, Blissfeel Trail, a continuation of the brand’s ...
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News briefsModibodi and Puma collaboration to tackle a common anxiety continues
Source: Puma Puma x Modibodi Following on from the collaboration launch in March 2022, Puma and the Australian leak-proof apparel specialist Modibodi are launching the third drop of their active period underwear range. The collaboration range aims to tackle the anxiety surrounding leaks that stop many people ...
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Infographics & DataSports participation rates in the EU by gender
Around 44 percent of the EU population do physical activity at least once a week. We take a closer look at the figures for each country.
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Article10 years since the Rana Plaza tragedy: Has anything changed?
The apparel industry in Bangladesh employs 4 million garment workers. 10 years on from the Rana Plaza disaster, have conditions improved?
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News briefsAsics launches new campaign targeting exercise gender gap
Asics has launched a global campaign highlighting the power of exercise to help women cope with everyday stresses. The campaign was developed in response to the Asics 2022 State of Mind Index, which revealed that globally, women tend to exercise less than men and, as a result, do not get ...
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ArticleGolf in the U.K. is still negatively impacted by gender inequality, survey reveals
Although attitudes towards women in sports are generally shifting, inequality seems to be lingering in women’s golf in the U.K., according to a recent study. Golf insurance company Golf Care conducted a national survey of over 2,000 U.K. residents looking at golf and 21 other sports, gathering opinions on a ...
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ArticleWomen in leadership in the sporting goods industry
We conducted our biggest ever survey of senior management, to find out how many women hold leadership roles. The results may surprise you.
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Infographics & DataGender and leadership in the sporting goods industry
How many women are on the executive teams and boards in the sporting goods industry? Find out in our latest exclusive interactive graphic.
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News briefsPuma awarded Universal Fair Pay Developer status
Ahead of International Women’s Day on March 3, an independent analysis has confirmed that Puma has closed the adjusted pay gap between male and female employees in Germany. The results, certified by the FPI Fair Pay Innovation Lab, make Puma the second company in Germany to receive the title “Universal ...
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News briefsIronman broadens inclusivity with new divisions
Ironman has announced its updated 2023 global competition rules for the Ironman and Ironman 70.3 Triathlon Series, which will include new and modified athlete divisions focused on broadening inclusivity. The PC Open/Exhibition division has been expanded to include athletes with an intellectual disability, creating the Physically Challenged/Intellectual Disability (PC/ID) Open ...
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News briefsPuma recognized as Company of the Year at German Diversity Award
Puma was named “Company of the Year” at this year’s German Diversity Award for its commitment to providing its employees with an open and tolerant working environment. Employees in management positions at Puma receive regular training on topics such as diversity, intercultural communication and inclusion, and there are regular events ...
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News briefsFoot Locker releases updated report on LEED initiative
Foot Locker has released its second annual progress report detailing its efforts to support the Black community globally. The Leading Education & Economic Development (LEED) Initiative, launched in June 2020, is the company’s $200 million commitment to the Black community. Through the end of FY21, Foot Locker says it has ...
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News briefsSports Alliance: Fitness industry is male-dominated
The international fitness industry is male-dominated, and leadership positions are mainly held by men. This is the conclusion of a study conducted by Sport Alliance and Women in Fitness Association (WIFA). A total of 679 participants from the fitness industry took part in the (non-representative) global online survey. The results ...
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ArticleAdidas releases factsheet on its diversity, equity and inclusion
Set up in 2020, the ”Creating Lasting Change Now” program defined goals for enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion within the global Adidas company, while encouraging business ownership, accountability and transparency among its employees. The brand has now provided an update on those commitments, focusing on greater diversity, equity and inclusion ...
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News briefsNike’s diversity chief to leave the company
The Financial Times reports that Felicia Mayo, who has served as Nike’s chief talent, diversity and culture officer since July 2020, will leave the company at the end of July 2022. Mayo joined Nike from Tesla in 2019. She succeeded Kellie Leonard, the company’s first-ever diversity and inclusion director, in ...
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ArticleWNBA player Breanna Stewart and eBay show trailblazer sneaker collection
Whether it’s signature sneakers for women basketball players, boots for women soccer players, or in other sports, there are few professional women athletes who can call a signature shoe their own. Rather, female designers or artists get a shoe named after them. Basketball player Breanna Stewart got her own signature ...
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News briefsNew Nike Athlete Think Tank worth $1.3 million
Nike has launched the Nike Athlete Think Tank. A platform designed to support women and girls in sports. “Because women and girls don’t have equal access to play and sport, we teamed up to share our experiences and turn insights into action and fight for gender equality,” tennis player and ...
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News briefsNike releases 20th impact report
Nike has published Breaking Barriers - FY21 Nike Inc. Impact Report, which marks the company’s 20th year of reporting its corporate social responsibility (CSR) progress. According to the new report, Nike is on track with the majority of its 29 targets for 2025 and expects to keep all targets on ...
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News briefs
World Padel Tour aligns prize money for men and women
World Padel Tour (WPT) has decided to level all prize money handed out at every event, with immediate effect. With this decision, described as having “no precedent in worldwide sport,” WPT becomes the first global competition to have equal prize money at all its events. This is also the latest ...
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