“As we continue to evolve as a company led by women and for women, our customers and employees remain at the forefront of everything we do. Chico’s ESG program is designed to enhance the interests of all our stakeholders and create long-term value by linking Chico’s ESG commitment through the lens of our four strategic pillars: Customer Led, Product Obsessed, Digital First and Operationally Excellent.” 

As part of its efforts for inclusion & diversity, 100% of its new hires in 2021 were introduced to inclusion & diversity programs. It also updated its human rights policy to reflect a training element, while 91% of its associates are now female. 

On the product side, the company enhanced its supply chain and manufactured approximately  41% of Soma bras in ISO 14001:2015 factories. Likewise, as part of its circularity efforts, it collected 8,099 pairs of jeans from its WHBM’s Give Back: Denim Recycling Program. 

As part of its online efforts for sustainable innovation, it introduced over 92,000 pairs of laser-processed denim delivered to Chico’s brand. 

Lastly, operationally, Chico’s recycled 1,417 tons of cardboard, paper products, corrugated, plastic and metal scrap from its National Store Support Center (NSSC) and DC. And to improve its operational efficiency, it also had 100% full-time and part-time associates participate in ethics training upon hire and had 78% of Independent Directors serve on its board.