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LGBTQ+ policies Confirmed

Nike lobbies to weaken forced labor ban

Nike lobbies Congress to weaken a bill banning imported goods made with forced labor in Xinjiang.

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business-humanrights.org
WASHINGTON — Nike and Coca-Cola are among the major companies and business groups lobbying Congress to weaken a bill that would ban imported goods made with forced labor in China’s Xinjiang region, according to congressional staff members and other people familiar with the matter, as well as lobbying records that show vast spending on the legislation.

Reproductive care Confirmed

Nike to cover employee travel for abortion care

Nike will cover travel and lodging costs for employees seeking abortion access after Roe was overturned.

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koin.com
Nike to cover travel, lodging for employee abortion access as Roe overturned
(KOIN) – Following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v Wade, the legal precedent protecting the right to abortion, Nike announced it will cover travel costs for employees that live in a state where abortion is not legal.
oregonlive.com
Nike, Adidas pledge to cover employee travel for abortions; Intel’s policy is ambiguous - oregonlive.com
Nike, Adidas, Salt & Straw and Wieden+Kennedy all issued statements pledging to cover travel costs for employees who need to leave their state for abortion care.
theguardian.com
So it figures that Nike, which pledged to cover travel and lodging for employees without abortion access, donated $75,000 to Kotek – who, as speaker, raised the minimum wage, limited state power plant emissions and committed to solving Oregon’s homeless crisis.
wkbn.com
Why Disney, Comcast, Nike think paying for abortion travel is worth it
yahoo.com
Nike Will Cover Travel and Lodging for Employees Who Don’t Have Abortion Access

LGBTQ+ policies Confirmed

Nike remained a participant in HRC’s Corporate Equality Index

Schwarzenberger argued that Nike’s continued participation in HRC’s Corporate Equality Index raises questions about whether the company has adequately considered the legal, reputational and financial risks of its partnerships.

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foxnews.com
Schwarzenberger argued that Nike’s continued participation in HRC’s Corporate Equality Index raises questions about whether the company has adequately considered the legal, reputational and financial risks of its partnerships.
Nike received a verified score of 100 on the 2026 Corporate Equality Index.

LGBTQ+ policies Confirmed

Nike announces $280,000 for same-sex marriage rights

Nike announced it will contribute $280,000 to support marriage rights for same-sex couples in Oregon.

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washingtonblade.com
PORTLAND, Ore.— Nike on Nov. 19 announced it will contribute $280,000 to efforts in support of marriage rights for same-sex couples in Oregon.

Political spending Confirmed

Nike gives $85,000 to Gov. Kate Brown

Nike donated $85,000 to Democratic incumbent Gov. Kate Brown.

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huffpost.com
Nike Inc. gave $85,000 to Democratic incumbent Gov. Kate Brown that cycle.

Manufacturing Confirmed

Nike moves jobs to Indonesia

Nike relocates manufacturing jobs to low-wage regions of Indonesia.

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oregonlive.com
If you’re among the more than 1 million people who make Nike’s sneakers and apparel around the world, the company says you should be able to support your family.
Nike moves jobs to low-wage regions of Indonesia - oregonlive.com

Workplace equity Confirmed

Nike Inc. — diversity

The documented action involving Nike Inc. concerns diversity.

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sec.gov
Resolved: Shareholders request that Nike Inc. ("Nike") publish, at reasonable expense and excluding proprietary information, annual reporting assessing the Company's diversity and inclusion efforts.
yahoo.com
Nike Inc. exceeded its fiscal 2025 targets for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in its corporate workforce, with 41% representation in fiscal 2023, surpassing the 35% goal.