CONTENTS 15
A Letter from Allison
About Red Wing Shoe Company
CSR Strategy
Caring for People
Investing in the Work
Designing for Decades
Reducing Our Footprint
Appendix
BUILDING BELONGING
LOOKING AHEAD
OUR ERGS Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) play a vital role in fostering an inclusive community. Open to all employees, ERGs focus on learning, growth, and engagement, providing spaces for connection and advocacy: WOMEN WITH SOLE Empowers and connects women and their allies across our workforce. STRIDE WITH PRIDE Supports and celebrates LGBTQ+ employees and allies.
EMBEDDING INCLUSIVITY In 2021, we began implementing a culture and inclusion guide as a practical tool for integrating cultural considerations and inclusive language into our marketing materials. Building on this foundation, in 2024 we developed a similar guide focused on inclusive product design that sets clear standards for fit, material selection, and end-use to better serve our wide range of consumers across global markets. Following training sessions in early 2025, our inclusive product design guide will be fully integrated into our Spring 2027 product development cycle so that inclusivity remains central to our process from concept to launch. However, we’ve already taken meaningful steps to advance inclusive design by offering footwear made specifically for women as well as extended sizing that provides a better fit for more people. Harnessing insights from our global teams and customer research, we will continue to make sure our products work for all kinds of body shapes, sizes, and needs.
Belonging is woven into the fabric of our values—respect, integrity, community, and excellence. Championing these values allows us to build a workplace where everyone feels respected and valued for who they are. We recognize that diversity is a strength—every employee’s unique perspective enriches our community and fuels innovation. Cultivating a culture rooted in belonging means that every team member has the chance to contribute meaningfully to our business.
Bolstering employee wellbeing and building capable leaders will continue to be central to our long-term vision. Our short-term goals are: STRENGTHEN WELLBEING Extend our Employee Assistance Program to non-U.S. employees and launch a new employee wellbeing site by 2025. EXPAND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY Create a Leadership Development Framework that closely aligns with Red Wing Shoe Company's goals by 2025. ENHANCE EMPLOYEE HEALTH & SAFETY Achieve ISO 14001 and 450001 certifications for all of our manufacturing and distribution facilities by 2030.
LACING GENERATIONS TOGETHER Bridges generational gaps to strengthen workplace connections.
With support from executive sponsors and guidance from supervisory teams, our ERGs help connect employees, build a healthy workplace culture, and ensure Red Wing Shoe Company’s vision and values are reflected in everyday work.
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