38 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 COMMUNITY Learn more in our Data & Frameworks $145M+ Our Objective Our Objective To spend at least $1 billion To direct more than 50% of our annually with diverse suppliers annual charitable giving to programs † †† ~62% by the end of 昀椀scal 2024 serving underrepresented communities Supplier Diversity Through 昀椀nancial contributions, collaboration with We believe that including diverse suppliers in our nonpro昀椀t organizations, and in-kind donations, Disney sourcing process provides a meaningful opportunity brings positive, meaningful, and measurable impact to Of total charitable giving was to seek innovative and high-quality business solutions, our communities around the world. Guided by our invested in programs that serve while also supporting jobs. Charitable Giving Guidelines, we focus on investments underrepresented communities that align to our sustainability and social impact focus In 昀椀scal 2023, we achieved our goal—a year early— areas; leverage our unique resources, skills, talents, and to spend $1 billion annually with diverse suppliers. expertise; and address pressing community needs. We will continue to grow our diverse supplier spend, This helps advance authentic representation in media Access additional information include diverse suppliers in our supply chain, and and entertainment; drive economic opportunity, access, on our philanthropy: have an economic impact. and equity in the communities in which we operate; create inclusive and respectful entertainment Charitable experiences; and empower future generations of Giving Approach Learn more in our Supply Chain section: storytellers and innovators. Supply Chain In 昀椀scal 2023, more than $145 million (~62%) of our Charitable Giving total charitable giving of more than $235 million was Social Impact directed to programs that support Asian American and Paci昀椀c Islander, Black and African American, Hispanic and Latino, Native American and Indigenous, multicultural, women, veterans, People with Disabilities, Participant from Special and LGBTQIA+ communities. Olympics Jamaica won gold for the 50m dash at the 2023 Special † See footnote 51 on p. 72. Olympics World Games in Berlin †† See footnote 33 on p. 72.
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