The Progress

Awarded “Best for the World” B Corps in the Community category – they are the top 5% of B Corps their size. They are also a member of the FLA, Fair Labor Association, committed to supporting workers rights in their manufacturing and production departments. 

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In FY22, they distributed $1,700,000, or ⅓ of their profits to grassroot organizations through cash grants and partnerships –

• 55% to mental health programs and initiatives
• 26% for access to opportunity
• 19% to end gun violence

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Purpose: Supporting Grassroots

They grew deeper partnerships with individuals and organizations that connect with their local challenges, providing necessary resources for success. The 3 Impact Partners of FY22–

• The Dinner Party: an open and inclusive space for those who are grieving 
• Brave Trails: a leadership camp for LGBTQ+ Youth
• Homeboy Industries: a gang rehabilitation and re-entry program

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TOMS celebrates Mental Awareness Month and encourages their employees to complete the “Be There Certificate” in partnership with Born This Way Foundation, to support those who are struggling.

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On World Mental Health Day, TOMS launched their 10x10 program where they donate $10,000 grants to 10 mental-health focused organizations globally

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Special Collaborations – 

• Happiness Project: footwear collection that encourages mental health care, in partnership with Letters to Strangers and The Mix

• Unity Collection: PRIDE+ collection launched in support of the LGBTQ+ community, in partnership with COLORS which provides free & unlimited mental health care to LGBTQ youth & families
• PRINTGONZALEZ: honoring Día de los Muertos, with every purchase profits go to art organizations that provide space for Chicano/a and Xicanx artists

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In FY22, TOMS donated $100,000 to partner International Medical Corps in support of providing access to mental health services to those in and around Ukraine. They also donated $100,000 to Bright Kids, which helps Ukrainian families with disabled children.

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Planet: Eco-friendly Commitments

Long-term commitments – 

• Earthwise requirements
• Carbon Footprint
• More Sustainable Cotton
• Greener Packaging

TOMS has gone plastic-free in packaging except for tag fastener loops. All Earthwise products are 100% plastic-free, and samples use 100% recycled LDPE poly bags. 

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People: A Cultural Stand

Culture & Experience Committee and DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism) Committee actively works to combat racism, with 4 main sectors –

• A Day of Learning
• Job Description Program
• Salary Transparency
• Mentor Program

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Active US Staff Demographics –

• 45% White
• 24% Asian
• 17% Latinx
• 6% Unspecified (those who have opted out of disclosure)
• 4% 2 or more races
• 3% Black 

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The TOM'S team spends hands-on experiences with the Impact Partners – FY22 they built first aid kits, helped Brave Trails prep the summer camp, and participated in Homeboy Industries 5K. 

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Giving Tuesday – once a year they close their stores and databases, and dedicate their time to volunteering at a local non-profit. In FY22, TOMS partnered with SuitUp to help student’s career readiness through innovative business plans. 

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They moved their HQ to a smaller, more efficient space in Culver City to reduce their overall carbon footprint. 

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The Setbacks

Unfortunately, for FY22, TOMS delayed measuring their carbon outtake due to production delays from the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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The Future

TOMS aims to source 100% sustainable cotton for their products by 2025. Progress has already been made with the introduction of recycled cotton into their most iconic shoe – the Alpargata. 

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