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    Standing Up For Equality

    We believe in the power of sport to unite and inspire people to take action in their communities. We are committed to building an inclusive culture at Nike and to breaking down barriers for all athletes. Cande’s story is a great example of how sport brings people together and what can happen when we stand up for what’s right.

    Keeping Girls in the Game

    For eight-year-old Candelaria Cabrera (Cande), nothing beats dribbling a soccer ball downfield and taking a shot on goal. But an outdated rule in Argentina, where she lives, stating that girls couldn’t play football on the same team as boys once they turned eight, threatened to kick her off the field—and out of the sport she loves—for good.

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    Nike is a company of purpose, growth and innovation. We are committed to building an inclusive culture at Nike and to breaking down barriers for all athletes.
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    Equal Playing Fields for All
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    Leading With Our Employees
    We believe in the power of sport to move the world forward and that begins with our employees. We’re committed to fostering a culture and environment of inclusion, empowerment and respect– a place where everyone can show up fully as themselves and do their best work every day.
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    Nike Scores 100 on Annual Corporate Equality Index
    NIKE, Inc., has received a score of 100, earning the company the designation as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality. This marks the 17th year that we’ve received this honor.
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    Supporting Our Teammates and Our Troops
    Nike announced a new U.S. Military Leave program in February 2019, which provides up to 12 weeks of Nike paid time off every 12 months for full-time employees as part of Nike’s ongoing commitment to representing the interests of Military Veterans at NIKE.
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    From Courts to Career
    W.I.N. gives retired WNBA athletes the opportunity to explore professional possibilities and transition into a career after basketball.
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    Goals & Impact
    We’ve set ambitious targets and measure our progress as we go.
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    1:1
    For every $1 earned by men, women globally earned $1, and for every $1 earned by white employees in the U.S., underrepresented groups in the U.S. earned $1 in 2018.
    36
    %
    Of Vice Presidents at Nike are women, a 4 percentage point increase from 2017 to 2018.
    19
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    Of Vice Presidents at Nike who work in the United States are from underrepresented groups, a 3 percentage point increase from 2017 to 2018.
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    Employees completed Manager Expectations Training in 2018.
    Together We're Creating Equal Playing Fields for All
    Sport has the power to transcend any field or court, inspiring people to take action and advance equality in their communities. Nike is working with world-class partners to power bigger change and expand opportunities for young people and their communities. MENTOR, PeacePlayers International and Girls, Inc. are just three of the organizations Nike is supporting to expand their reach.
    Driving Equality Through Sport
    As a kid growing up in Detroit, Anthony Johnson was always looking for positive role models, and he found them in sports. Now, as assistant head coach at the Nike Detroit Community Store, he’s in a position to offer the same thing to kids just like him.
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    Girls Move the World-Research
    In many parts of the world, girls are dropping out of sport and play twice as fast as boys. That’s why we’re investing in gender-inclusive training, growing the number of female coaches and removing barriers so girls can play with confidence.
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    Breaking Down Barriers for All Athletes
    Our company was founded on the belief that if you have a body, you are an athlete*. From the Nike FlyEase to the Pro Hijab, we’re addressing barriers athlete*s face to participate in sport and achieve their potential.
    Inspiring the Next Generation of Female Athletes
    Nike is addressing barriers to girls’ participation in sport through new community partnerships and access to products to help girls play with confidence.
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    N7 Community Giving
    Kids who move, move the world. The N7 Fund empowers kids in Native American and Aboriginal communities with access to sport and physical activities.
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    Employee Networks
    NikeUNITED Networks bring together employees and allies who represent the unique experiences, perspectives and ideas of our diverse global employee team.
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    “The way Serena uses her voice is so inspiring. It's like she's fighting for my future.”
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    To learn more about our commitment to equality, check out the resources below.
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    Inspiring Communities
    We know that sport has the power to move the world. And since research shows that active kids do better in every possible way, we're helping schools and communities set up and run programs dedicated to play and physical activity.
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    Making Product Responsibly
    How we make our products is as important as what we make. We work with suppliers who share our commitment to respecting the environment and factory workers.
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    If there is no planet, there is no sport. This understanding drives our North Star for sustainability—a future where all athletes* have access to safe places to play and train, enjoy sport and realize their full potential.
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    Innovating Sustainably
    We have a responsibility to ensure that all athletes* can train, live and thrive for generations to come. We develop sustainable products and innovate new materials because we’re dedicated to finding ways to solve today’s problems for a better tomorrow with zero compromises for sustainability, style and performance.
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