32 Table of Contents Introduction & Our Approach Operating Responsibly Investing in Our People Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Environmental Sustainability Social Impact Data & Frameworks OVERVIEW PEOPLE CULTURE CONTENT SPOTLIGHT COMMUNITY TRANSPARENCY & ACCOUNTABILITY Expanding Reach to Broader Communities Disney relies on partnerships with various academic Disney was honored to host another Out & Equal Alongside the release of Black Panther: Wakanda institutions to enhance development opportunities for Workplace Summit to support LGBTQIA+ workplace Forever, Disney launched an apprenticeship program students and enable a diverse talent pipeline. The equity. This year’s summit brought together in昀氀uential in collaboration with our Black Business Employee students at our partner institutions, as a whole, re昀氀ect thought leaders, global subject matter experts, Fortune Resource Group from Brazil, Coletivo T’Challa. The the diversity of experience we seek in our leadership 500 executives, and more. program is designed to further expand access to and workforce. employment opportunities, foster diverse leadership, For example, Disney on the Yard helps to build a and increase awareness of Disney as an employer. long-term pipeline of Black talent, expand access to opportunities for students from Historically Black Learn more: Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) within the entertainment industry, and build a community for Impact.Disney.com: HBCU alumni across the company. Through its Diversity & Inclusion Innovation Challenge, students pitch their innovative Investing in Our People ideas, receive mentorship, and can win scholarships (shown above). In 2023, Walt Disney World Resort hosted the HBCU Week Foundation’s largest HBCU Week event to date, with thousands of high school students attending, as well as HBCU representatives and corporate sponsors.