– As one of the largest apparel and footwear companies in the world, VF has a responsibility to help build a better future for the industry, company, employees, and the communities where we operate. One way VF does this is by encouraging and empowering associates to get involved in initiatives in the communities where they live, work and play. In 2016, 1600 EMEA employees from VF’s corporate headquarters and its brands volunteered more than 15,000 hours in their local communities.

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VF strongly believes that an actively engaged local citizen is good for both the community and business: for this reason, employees give their time and experience to volunteer in the local community. Each region and brand creates their own programs based upon community needs and employee desires.

“We are happy and proud to see so many of our employees rally to support the various projects, dedicating an entire day to the community,” commented Anna Maria Rugarli, Senior Director, Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility EMEA. “Our VF Community Days are part of a series of voluntary initiatives that our group organizes all over the world to support the communities where we work.”

Some examples of the projects include the following:

Sustainability and Responsibility are an integral part of VF’s operations. By dedicating ourselves to using the earth’s resources efficiently and thoughtfully, VF will remain competitive in a resource-conscious marketplace and will help to ensure the future generations live in a cleaner, healthier world.

For VF, focusing on sustainability is the only possible key to the overall growth of the business in a responsible manner: by the way the products are made, to projects preserving environmental resources, to supporting local communities in which VF operates.

VF Corporation recently announced several initiatives supporting the environment. A few highlights include:

VF brands launched an in-store take back initiative to recycle and extend the lifecycle of clothing and footwear.

VF Corporation

VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) outfits consumers around the world with its diverse portfolio of iconic lifestyle brands, including Vans^R, The North Face^R, Timberland^R, Wrangler^Rand Lee^R. Founded in 1899, VF is one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies with socially and environmentally responsible operations spanning numerous geographies, product categories and distribution channels. VF is committed to delivering innovative products to consumers and creating long-term value for its customers and shareholders.

VF International, based in Stabio (Switzerland), serves as the headquarters for the company’s EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) and APAC (Asia-Pacific) business.

For more information, visit http://www.vfc.com

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