Embracing our responsibility
Overview
What does it mean to be a socially responsible company?
We believe it means going beyond the basics of ethical business practices to embrace a broader, deeper responsibility to people and the planet. We also believe the choices we make say a lot about our company. We’re not perfect, but we’re committed to following a simple principle: Do what’s right.
In fact, doing what’s right is one of the cultural pillars of our company. It inspires our employees and supports retention and recruiting efforts. It promotes innovation and creativity, as we find new ways to use resources more wisely. And it motivates our customers in today’s socially conscious marketplace.
Even in a time of unprecedented economic challenges, acting responsibly is a compass by which we run our business. It informs our decisions and focuses the daily efforts of thousands of people within Gap Inc. and beyond. We know from experience that it brings sustained, collective value to our employees, customers, shareholders, suppliers and society.
In the two years since our last report, many of our ideas for creating change have become reality — from installing a one-megawatt solar array at one of our distribution centers and creating more sustainable packaging to launching a new system that makes better use of all the data we gather on factory working conditions.
As our understanding of issues and opportunities evolves, so does our work. We continue to seek new and better ways to care for our human and natural resources.
