Overall impact
B (67)

Commentary

VF is a strong overall performer. With a 'B' rating of 66.7 for overall impact (76th percentile compared to all companies), VF ranks 6th out of 18 industry peers, behind Patagonia, Mammut Sports, lululemon athletica and 2 others, and ahead of Nike, Duluth Trading, REI and 9 others. On top material causes for VF's industry (Retail), VF performs well in Equal Pay and Opportunity (87.4 score), Sustainable Use of Natural Resources (88.9), Sustainable Use of Water (88.7) and 4 other causes where it received an 'A' score and performs poorly in Decent, Safe Work Opportunities (23.4 score), Reduced Inequality (22.7), No Poverty (37.0) and 1 other cause where it received a 'D' or 'F' score.
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Company
Founded
1899
Employees
18,000
Sector
Consumer Discretionary
Industry
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
Sub-industry
Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods
SASB industry
Apparel, Accessories & Footwear
Headquarters
Co, United States
Share classes
VFC
Mission
Ours is a perpetually driven culture, focused on constant innovation. Using deep research and insights, we combine the art and science of apparel to create products that excite consumers and brands that inspire loyalty
Description
V.F. Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the design, procurement, marketing, and distribution of branded lifestyle apparel, footwear, and accessories for men, women, and children in the Americas, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific. It operates through three segments: Outdoor, Active, and Work. The company offers High performance outdoor apparel, footwear, equipment, accessories; outdoor, adventure-inspired lifestyle footwear, apparel, and accessories; performance merino wool and other natural fibers-based apparel and accessories; performance-based footwear; and high performance apparel and accessories based on natural fibers under the The North Face, Timberland, Smartwool, Icebreaker, and Altra brands. It also offers youth culture/action sports-inspired and streetwear apparel, footwear, and accessories; handbags, luggage, backpacks, totes, and accessories; outdoor-inspired apparel, footwear, and accessories; and backpacks and luggage under the Vans, Supreme, Kipling, Napapijri, Eastpak, and JanSport brands. In addition, the company provides work and work-inspired lifestyle apparel and footwear; and protective work footwear under the Dickies, and Timberland PRO brands. The company sells its products primarily to specialty stores, department stores, national chains, independently-operated partnership stores, and mass merchants, as well as sells through direct-to-consumer operations, including retail stores, concession retail stores, and e-commerce sites, and other digital platforms. V.F. Corporation was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
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