Inspired by our heritage, we push the boundaries of culture and human performance. Through sport, we have the power to change lives.Headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany, we employ more than 59,200 people across the globe.CommitmentsCareer growth and learningWe believe in a mindset of continuous learning and improvement and therefore have Betterment as one of three People Strategy pillars. What does that betterment look like? Well, we provide relevant learning opportunities for our employees to upskill in their current roles or reskill for future changes. We empower our employees to take ownership of their learning and career development as we know continuous improvement makes us stronger and more successful, both as individuals and as a company. To achieve this, we offer employees a wide range of learning and development opportunities which are continuously assessed and evolved to grow with the ever-changing needs of our business. These include online learning resources and interactive learning experiences. Along with learning, betterment can also be supported through internal career challenges that encourage employees to step out of their comfort zone and live the adidas attitude Impossible is Nothing. Thats why we offer tailored development experiences like our Manager and Director courses as well as cross-functional and cross-market career moves along with short term assignments to build skills in new business areas.Diversity, equity, and inclusionWe strongly believe that embedding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into our culture gives us a real competitive edge and we embrace it as we work to be the best sports brand in the world. By creating a level playing field for everyone, every individual has an equal opportunity to achieve betterment, maximize their leadership potential and unleash high performance. Women in leadership: As part of our people strategy, adidas has established a measurable, aspirational goal to help us realize our DEI ambitions. We are committed to increasing female representation in management positions (Director level and above) globally to more than 40% by 2025. Global racial equity: Our new DEI strategy aspires to global racial equity through the broadening of our data collection and talent initiatives to identify and support high-performing talent from underrepresented and marginalized groups. Employee Resource Groups: Throughout the company, we continue to support and grow our ERGs; employee-led networks that give employees with differing backgrounds and perspectives communities of belonging and togetherness.Environmental sustainabilityOur commitment to sustainability is embedded into how we have done business for over two decades. It is rooted in our purpose Through sport, we have the power to change lives. We believe that acting as a responsible company will contribute to lasting economic success. However, achieving a truly sustainable business model is a marathon, not a sprint. We will continue to move to a comprehensive, consumer-facing sustainable article offering at scale, and work toward achieving climate neutrality (CO2e) across our entire value chain by 2050. We continue to empower our employees to become sustainability ambassadors, just as we invite consumers globally to engage and connect with us on the topic of sustainability. Lastly, we aim to uphold the highest social compliance standards in our supply chain.Social impactAs a global sports company we believe that through sport, we have the power to change lives. Through our community engagement efforts, we put thispurpose into action. Powered by our brand attitude Impossible Is Nothing we aim to create social impact for our communities. Through charitable contributions, volunteering, and knowledge sharing, our teams work hand-in-hand with local organizations in key locations to bring our purpose to life. Anchored in two pillars, People and Planet, we aim to achieve the overarching goal of shaping a better future for everyone using sport as a positive vehicle of change. We strategically selectprojects and long-term partnerships that create social valueand the impact needed to drive positive change most effectively ranging from Sport for Development programsaiming to sustainably change the lives in our communities for the better, to employee volunteering and fundraising opportunities to empower our employees globally to live and feel our purpose via our social impact platform Adi does Good.Work-life balanceEmployees just like athletes need an environment that motivates, inspires, and empowers them to perform at their best. A workplace that is built upon our culture and enables creativity and team work to thrive. Our adidas Workplace Concept starts well before our work does, ensuring our commute to work is integrated into local transport options, so we arrive ready to tackle the day. Within our office environment, we can perform based on our needs, whether thats at a desk, in a kitchen hub, a focus space, or anywhere in between. Like all athletes, recovery is an inherent part of our day. Sport and wellbeing are reflected in our workplace on multiple levels from sport facilities to reflection rooms dedicated to prayer and meditation. Our global Workplace Concept enables us to perform at our best, leaving room for local and cultural adaptations that give each of our workplaces a unique touch and our employees the flexibly needed to succeed in an environment that works for them.