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Timberland Demonstrates Commitment to Transparency, Standards and Driving Positive Change in the Retail Industry; Company Issues Fourth Corporate Social Responsibility Report
Timberland Demonstrates Commitment to Transparency, Standards and Driving Positive Change in the Retail Industry; Company Issues Fourth Corporate Social Responsibility Report
Published 07-31-06
Submitted by Timberland
STRATHAM, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 31, 2006--Timberland today announced the availability of the 2005 Corporate Social Responsibility Report to all stakeholders, industry leaders and consumers. The report outlines operations, product development and supply chain improvements the company has made over the last year and details community involvement programs from around the world.
"In 2005, we demonstrated to our stakeholders and the industry that we are committed to improving our processes by ensuring we continuously seek ways to run our business in the most responsible manner possible," said Jeffrey Swartz, Timberland's President and CEO.
"We want to continue to make it better - and we want consumers to demand that from us and other companies they do business with."
Highlights from this year's report, titled "Our 2005 Footprint,"
include:
human rights, environmental stewardship, community involvement
and employee engagement
targets for our social and environmental initiatives
commentary and analysis on corporate CSR efforts by the
leaders of Patagonia, The Home Depot, Seventh Generation,
Levi's and Harlem Children's Zone
worldwide
Following the publication of the 2004 CSR Report, Timberland requested feedback from its stakeholders and incorporated much of that in this edition. As a result, the 2005 report includes a more in-depth picture of Timberland's business model, information about its public policies and shows how CSR efforts may contribute to a company's performance. In addition, through its membership in Ceres, a national coalition focused on the challenges associated with global climate change, the 2005 CSR Report was also formally reviewed by Ceres stakeholders.
The report is available in two formats:
emailing csrinfo@timberland.com
For more information about Timberland's commitment to corporate social responsibility, please visit www.timberland.com.
To sign up for Timberland's Corporate Social Responsibility mailing list, click here or go to: http://visitor.constantcontact.com/email.jsp?m=1101127570147
About Timberland
Timberland (NYSE: TBL) is a global leader in the design, engineering and marketing of premium-quality footwear, apparel and accessories for consumers who value the outdoors and their time in it. Timberland(R) products are sold worldwide through leading department and specialty stores as well as Timberland(R) retail stores. Timberland's dedication to making quality products is matched by the company's commitment to "doing well and doing good" - forging powerful partnerships among employees, consumers and service partners to transform the communities in which they live and work. To learn more about Timberland, please visit www.timberland.com.
Copyright Business Wire 2006
Timberland
Timberland
Timberland is a global outdoor work and lifestyle brand that’s on a mission to equip and inspire a new generation to step outside and move the world forward. Based in Stratham, New Hampshire, Timberland also has international headquarters in Switzerland and Shanghai. Best known for its original yellow work boot introduced in 1973 to take on the harsh elements of New England, Timberland today offers a full range of footwear, apparel and accessories made with eco-conscious innovation for people who share the brand’s passion for enjoying – and protecting – Nature.
At the heart of the Timberland® brand is the core belief that a greener future is a better future. This comes to life through a decades-long commitment to make products responsibly, protect the outdoors, and strengthen communities around the world. The brand has committed to plant 50 million trees worldwide by 2025, and has a bold vision for its products to have a net positive impact on Nature by 2030, giving back more than they take. To share in Timberland’s mission to step outside, work together and move the world forward, visit a Timberland® store, timberland.com or follow @timberland or @timberlandpro. Timberland is a VF Corporation brand.
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