Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Our company was founded on the insight that people are unique. We believe the perfect fit is when an inclusive and collaborative environment celebrates every person.
Our differences Are Our Strengths.
We believe our company should be as diverse as the people and communities we serve, and we seek and engage talented individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, lifestyles and belief systems.
We are lifetime learners who challenge ourselves to always do better when it comes to diversity, equity and inclusion.
We are Caleres, a diverse team working toward the shared mission of inspiring people to feel great, feet first.
Caleres is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice. We believe our company should be as diverse as the consumers we serve. We seek and engage talented individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, lifestyles, and belief systems. Each year, Caleres participates in the Human Rights Campaign LGBTQ Corporate Equality Index, the national benchmarking tool for corporate policies and practices supporting LGBTQ Associates. For nearly 10 years, we have received a perfect or near-perfect score.Our values of Passion, Accountability, Curiosity, Creativity and Caring guide us in these efforts throughout our company and the communities where we live, work and serve.
Our Caleres Community
To help foster a sense of belonging, Caleres has dedicated Community Resource Groups (CRGS) which represent internal networks of Associates who identify with a particular group and their allies. Being Associate-led, the CRGS provide the opportunity for those at all levels to flex their leadership skills and gain company-wide exposure.
Each of our CRGs is supported by an executive sponsor and establishes values-driven activities and engagement opportunities throughout the year to enhance its mission and purpose at Caleres. We are proud to watch our organization flourish through these groups, becoming more vibrant and inclusive with every CRG we gain.
Environmental Social Governance
Our drive to help people feel great, feet first, gave rise to a portfolio of ambitious environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. Since we debuted these 2025 targets, they have guided how we approach our work across the company and our Associates have embraced the responsibility we have to make a difference. We all play a part in this shared commitment and, together, we’ve made substantial progress toward these goals.
100%
OF OUR FOOTWEAR WILL USE ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERRED MATERIALS BY 2025
40%+
OF OUR ASSOCIATES IDENTIFY AS
PEOPLE OF COLOUR
$1M+
DONATED EVERY YEAR THROUGH
CALERES CARES