Kering Americas received a score of 100 on the Corporate Equality Index from the Human Rights Campaign (1). Among other requirements, this means Kering pledges to vet its vendors for LGBTQ policies. However, the company has not publicly fired customers, suppliers, or vendors based on political views or religious beliefs.

The Kering Foundation focuses on preventing violence against women and supporting survivors of abuse (1). The foundation does not discriminate against religious organizations. The Gucci Changemakers North America Impact Fund does not actively discriminate against religious nonprofits (2).  

Kering protects its employees against viewpoint discrimination (1).

Kering issued a public statement criticizing the US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade (1). Chime for Change, a partnership between Kering subsidiary Gucci and the Kering Foundation, hired a gun control activist, Sarah Chadwick, as a spokesperson (2). Chime for Change includes abortion access as a centerpiece of its advocacy work, both in the United States and abroad (3). Kering has embraced Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, requiring diversity and inclusion training for executives across all its host countries (4). Gucci joined the UN Women’s Generation Equality Action Coalitions in support of gender equality and LGBTQ equality (5)(6). In 2021, Gucci started using gender expansion language to allow employees to self-identify their gender (7). Gucci created a gender-fluid collection in support of LGBTQ identities (8). Balenciaga featured an artist’s line of clothing portraying explicit content of children (9).

After Roe v. Wade was overturned, Kering brand Gucci stated that it would expand its medical benefits to cover abortion-related travel expenses for employees and partner with pro-abortion organizations through its charitable giving program (1). Balenciaga, another Kering subsidiary, made a similar statement (2). Kering and its subsidiaries have also funded Campaign Zero and the Know Your Rights Camp, a group run by Colin Kaepernick (3)(4). Gucci also pledged $500,000 to the March for Our Lives gun control campaign (5). Gucci runs a separate charitable giving campaign for “Changemakers” whereby “the fund provides preference to organizations led by diverse leaders. Gucci Changemakers will assist applicants focused on critical social impact areas, including social justice and equity, arts and culture; health equity and wellness; and education. In addition, we highly encourage organizations focusing on reducing gun violence, increasing access to voting, and supporting individuals with disabilities to apply” (6). Kering brand Balenciaga committed to an annual donation to the NAACP following George Floyd’s death (7)(8). 

Kering does not operate a PAC at this time (1)(2).