CONTENTS 21
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
LOOKING AHEAD We remain committed to building community partnerships where our employees live and work. Our plans for the future include: SUPPORTING THE FUTURE OF THE TRADES Red Wing Shoe Company aims to provide greater access to careers in the skilled trades. We will continue to explore new ways of supporting hands-on learning opportunities, mentorship, and workforce development initiatives in these essential fields.
SUSTAINABILITY & SERVICE OUR RETAIL RETURNS DONATION PROGRAM
Every pair of Red Wing boots has a story to tell—our 2024 Retail Returns Donation Program made sure that story wasn’t cut short. Piloted at 12 dealer and company-owned stores, the program engaged employees to collect non-resalable returns and donate them to local nonprofit partners. Before donation, store employees carefully cleaned and restored the footwear with new footbeds and laces to help ensure they were in the best possible condition. Our nonprofit partners— ranging from recovery centers to workforce development programs and veterans’ support groups—then distributed the boots to individuals in need. Shoes that were unsuitable for donation were responsibly recycled and broken down for parts. Given the success of this pilot, we plan to expand this program company-wide in 2025.
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