Arnold Clark
Arnold Clark is a strong believer in thinking beyond their company and having a positive social impact, giving back to the communities it serves and supports. The organisation has a particular passion for sports and is committed to having a positive impact on fans, communities, grassroots initiatives and other stakeholders across a variety of sports.
Through its ‘Gear Up for Sport’ initiative, the organisation is helping youth teams by giving away 300 sports kits each month to eligible applicants. From basketball to boxing, rugby to running clubs, youth teams aged 4 – 15 with up to 30 members will be eligible to apply. With an ongoing dedication to equality, diversity and inclusion, it hopes to inspire a new generation of sporting stars.
Adidas
The brand giant Adidas has always placed great importance on equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), particularly in its support and partnerships with diverse athletes and marginalised communities. The organisation embraces EDI to ‘Create An Equal Playing Field for all’ within three guiding pillars – people, culture and accountability.
In boxing and other sports, Adidas has committed to increasing female representation and supporting female talents.
Lonsdale
Lonsdale, one of Britain’s leading sports equipment, textile and footwear brands, is serious about boxing and empowering individuality. The organisation leads with three core values: think without limits, be relevant and own it. EDI forms an integral part of its approach as the group aspires to create an environment where everyone can be the best that they can be, every day, in and out of the ring.
To Lonsdale, EDI is about giving everybody a safe space to flourish and succeed.
Everlast
For over a century, Everlast has established a global presence in over 100 countries by keeping people at the heart of everything it does. When it comes to EDI, Everlast has envisioned a future where everyone has the opportunity to pursue their own goals and dreams through fitness and personal achievement.
To do so, the brand is committed to being a leader in the sporting industry, believing everyone should have access to the products, resources and support they need to succeed.
Nike
As one of the world’s most popular clothing and sports brands, Nike takes its commitment and approach to EDI extremely seriously. Through its ‘Until We All Win’ initiative, Nike believes in the power of sport to unite and inspire people to take action in their communities. For the brand, equality isn’t just a sporting game, through ongoing community-focused initiatives and promoting equality in all sports, Nike is committed to increasing inclusion and empowering everybody to live a more fulfilled life.
To support LGBTQ+ communities, the brand launched BeTrue – an initiative that honours LGBTQ+ athletes who have used their voices for change and to drive visibility in sports like boxing.
DAZN
As a leader in the global sports ecosystem, DAZN, the British sports streaming network and entertainment platform, understands the immense power of sports to transform lives and communities. The organisation is a firm believer that sport can be a catalyst for change and must become a safe space for all.
To support boxing in particular, DAZN has made great steps to promote equality through its involvement with the Haringey Box Cup – Europe’s largest open boxing tournament, which champions grassroots boxers and up-and-coming sports stars across the country.
Sky Sports
Sky Sports has reaffirmed its commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion by pledging £30m to accelerate action on racial injustice across the sporting world and to invest more in inclusion.
The broadcaster launched its ‘Kick It Out’ initiative, which includes creating educational content for sports fans, and boosts transparency and insight reports on a range of issues relating to diversity, discrimination and inclusion in sport.
Additionally, the media giant has become a leader in the promotion of gender equality, with women playing an ever-expanding role at Sky Sports.
Amazon
When it comes to equality, diversity and inclusion, Amazon leads by example. The organisation champions EDI by prioritising these principles across all of its operations to not only create a more welcoming, supporting and accepting workforce but to contribute to a more inclusive and equitable society.
The global firm, named as one of the top 10 global LGBTQ+ networks, has made it their mission to make a difference in the world by empowering and supporting people from all backgrounds and diversities through a remarkable variety of initiatives. It is always looking for ways to grow its EDI offering and resources.
Sedulo
Sedulo has established itself as a prominent organisation in the financial world and as an employer of choice for employees looking to work with a company that cares about its people and is committed to equality and inclusion.
Central to Sedulo’s philosophy is the belief that creating an incomparable environment for employees to thrive can only breed excellence. The organisation, which has a sport-focused financial advisory arm, is also passionate about diversity and promotes women in boxing and closing the gender gap in the sport.
Evelyn Partners
Evelyn Partners consists of a team of expert chartered financial planners, tax advisers and investment managers dedicated to alleviating the pressures of financial affairs. In 2021, the organisation was named ‘Best Professional Services in Sport’ at the Sports Business Awards.
The firm is committed to supporting sports stars to navigate the complexities of personal finance and achieve their long-term financial goals and aspirations. They are advocates of equality and opportunity in sports, dedicated to levelling the playing field and ensuring each boxer has the support they need to thrive, both in and out of the ring.