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MAKING AN IMPACT

We stand together, we learn together, and we commit together. Our teammates drive change through a broad range of thoughtful practices, programs, and initiatives that align with our business strategies and integrating diversity, equity and inclusion into everything we do.

DRIVING CHANGE TOGETHER

At DICK’S, our people aren’t sitting on the bench. They’re in the game and being the change they want to see happen. They’re furthering initiatives and driving our efforts to bring about genuine advancements in diversity, equity and inclusion.

  • The Council

    This cross-functional team, ranging from individual contributors to senior leaders, is focused on strategically shaping our inclusive culture and teammate-focused initiatives and activations.

  • Courtside Captains

    Our Courtside Captains offer all teammates an opportunity to personally get involved with cultivating an environment where everyone belongs. This includes anything from leading Dialogue Circles with fellow teammates to bringing our inclusive activations to life in our stores, distribution centers, and corporate office.

  • Dialogue Circle

    Whether conducted virtually or locally, Dialogue Circles provide our teammates with a safe space for a variety of conversations – everything from psychological safety and belonging to living in a world full of constant change. Each circle enables teammates to connect across differences, lean in, and learn from each other's unique perspectives.

TEAMMATE RESOURCE GROUPS

Through our Teammate Resource Groups (TRGs), DICK’S employees can unite their shared experiences and unique perspectives in pursuit of common goals. Learn more about the important efforts of these groups:

  • Belong. Educate. Evolve. (B.E.E.)

    B.E.E. was formed to help DICK’S Sporting Goods understand, support, and embrace teammates with different abilities and to help erase the stigma of being different. B.E.E. creates a belonging network for all groups under the disability umbrella where we empower and support their dreams and careers ─ regardless of their disability. This includes individuals with vision, hearing, neurodiversity, physical health, mental health, mobility, and learning disabilities

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  • Black Leadership Network (BLN)

    Black Leadership Network (BLN) is dedicated to advancing, empowering, and advocating for Black teammates at all levels of DSG through community, development and mentorship.

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  • Milcon

    The mission of Military Community Network (MILCON) is to identify, recognize, support and connect with service members and their families and educate on the contributions of and provide resources for Veteran teammates.

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  • Mom Squad

    Mom Squad is a group created by moms with a simple mission: Grow a system of personal support for parents so we can all thrive at home and at work.

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  • Out & Proud

    Out & Proud provides a safe space for teammates to network, advocate and connect around issues important to the LGBTQ+ community.

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  • Somos DSG

    Somos DSG’s mission is to welcome, connect, and support Hispanic and Latine teammates across the organization and promote an environment that supports recruiting, retention, professional development, and overall holistic well-being of all Hispanic and Latine teammates.

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  • Women’s Influential Network (WIN)

    Women’s Influential Network (WIN) inspires, supports and advocates for the empowerment of women to build a career at DICK’S.

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  • Gathering Our AAPI Leaders (GOAL)

    Gathering Our AAPI Leaders (GOAL) is a community of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) teammates and their allies dedicated to building a more inclusive community in our workplace and stores by celebrating and elevating the AAPI experience. GOAL fosters networking and connections, professional development, mentoring and leadership opportunities with a focus on the recruitment, retention, learning, and advancement of the AAPI community.

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THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIPS

We’re working with a diverse group of organizations to advance greater equity and inclusion for all. Take a look at some of these key partnerships:

Catalyst

is a global nonprofit supported by many of the world’s most powerful CEOs and leading companies to help build workplaces that work for women.

Open To All

is a national nondiscrimination campaign based around the idea that everyone should be welcome regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, immigration status, religion or disability.

Vibrant Pittsburgh

is committed to building a thriving and inclusive Pittsburgh region by attracting, retaining and elevating a diversity of talent.

Disability:IN

is the leading nonprofit resource for expanding business opportunities for people with disabilities.

ADVANCING INCLUSION THROUGH
OUR PRODUCTS

We bring positive purpose to the products we make and sell. Our initiatives are focused across three core product areas:

  • Vertical Brands:
    Brands such as CALIA, DSG and VRST, which are designed and produced by DICK’S Sporting Goods

  • National and Global Brands:
    Brands like Nike, Patagonia and Callaway, which we sell in our stores and online

  • Entrepreneurial Ventures:
    Entrepreneurial ventures we are working with to broaden our base of suppliers and provide innovative products and services to our customers

GET INVOLVED—
MAKE A DIFFERENCE

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