TOMS was founded in 2006 with a "One for One" model where for every product purchased, they would help provide shoes or eyewear to people in need. They have since expanded this to include coffee, with a week of clean water provided for each bag purchased. TOMS has given over 35 million shoes and restored sight to over 250,000 people across 60 countries. They integrate corporate social responsibility into all aspects of their business through sustainable practices, fair working conditions, and community support.
2. The Plan
“With every purchase, TOMS will help a
person in need.”
In 2006 TOMS was started to help bring
adequate shoes to children in need.
By 2011 TOMS One for One plan was
expanded to TOMS Eyewear, to help
restore sight to a person in need.
3. Continuing The Effort
In 2014, TOMS is now proud to introduce
TOMS Roasting Co. that will provide a
week of clean water to a person in need
with every bag of coffee purchased.
TOMS simple idea has turned into a power
business model for CSR and to address
the need to help children in communities
around the world.
4. The Numbers
By December of their first year TOMS had
given 10,000 pairs of shoes.
By September of 2010 1 Million pairs of
shoes had been given, and by June 2012
they had given 2 Million shoes away.
Now in 2014, over 35 Million shoes have
been given and over 250,000 children
have had their sight restored.
5. Their Partners
TOMS gives to over 60 countries through
humanitarian organizations who
incorporate shoes into their community
development programs.
The also give sight to 10 countries and are
looking to expand while incorporating
TOMS roasting Co.
6. More CSR
CSR is engraved into their company
culture integrating sustainable and
responsible practices in everything they
do.
Environmentally friendly materials as well
creating their own supply shops run with
fair wages and working conditions in
places where jobs need to be created.
7. Still More
Gives back to their local communities.
Only company with a Chief Giving
Officer.
Provide CSR education to all of their
employees as well as a number of
benefits like healthcare, dental care, life
insurance, paid leave and more.
Have 3rd parties review their practices to
have more perspective.