People, our direct colleagues and those in our supply chain, are at the heart of our business and operations.
Fostering an inclusive culture and safe environment where perspectives are shared freely, creativity is encouraged, and employee development is prioritised is at the core of our commitment to our people.
Our culture is underpinned by our values of being open and caring, creatively driven, forward thinking and proud of our heritage. Our values are intrinsic to Burberry and express who we are when we are at our best. We have also supplemented our values with initiatives and policies that support and safeguard our people’s wellbeing, combat the risk of modern slavery, and ensure that human rights are being respected and upheld at all times.
To learn more about our progress, visit our Annual Report 2024/25.
of colleagues completed both episodes 1 and 2 of our online Diversity, Equity and Inclusion learning journey
of leadership positions are occupied by women
of our finished goods supply chain partners had or remained in scope on their social compliance audit
workers reached through the Vendor Ownership Programme
workers in the finished goods supply chain were covered by our Worker Wellbeing Programme
Alongside our diversity, equity and inclusion training, we actively cultivate opportunities throughout the year to raise awareness among colleagues, encourage critical thinking and promote allyship. We believe that the most authentic and inclusive culture is fostered when our people are enabled to lead conversations on the issues that matter most to them. In FY 2024/25, colleagues hosted a number of events and discussions around key topics and calendar moments, including:
In December 2024, we celebrated International Day of Persons with Disabilities by hosting a talk with Yasmin Sheikh, Founder and Director of Diverse Matters and a renowned disability advocate. The talk discussed the importance of disability inclusion in business, the meaning of disability beyond stereotypes and the medical versus social models of disability.
For UK Black History Month, we invited colleagues from across the business to participate in an In Conversation event to explore the importance of representation and why reclaiming narratives is empowering. We also hosted a virtual book club to celebrate Black authors and the power of storytelling.
As part of our International Women’s Day celebrations, we hosted a webinar, ‘Invest in Yourself, Uplift Others’, with wellness expert Clare Kenny, exploring how to live in alignment with what matters to you and sharing practical tools to protect mental wellbeing. For International Men’s Day we hosted an In Conversation event with our Vice President of Reward, and Cultural Advisory Council Member, Hussain Manawer, to discuss ‘Men’s Mental Health Champions’ and how men can actively participate in educating young people about healthy masculinity
To celebrate Pride Month we organised a colleague-led panel about lived experiences and how we can support people of different sexual orientations throughout the year. We also invited a range of external speakers to discuss their experiences, inclusivity and allyship. This included Dave Wilkin, Founder of talent development platform Ten Thousand Coffees, Jacqui Rhule-Dagher, Founder of Legally Lesbians, and Jerome Yau, CEO of Aids Concern and Co-founder of Hong Kong Marriage Equality.
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