Founded in 1949, adidas is a global leader in the sporting goods industry, designing and manufacturing footwear, apparel, and accessories for virtually every sport. The company, headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany, employs over 62,000 people worldwide and reported global sales exceeding €23 billion. Its product categories span athletic footwear, apparel, and accessories.
The company operates with a stated purpose of using sport to change lives and a mission to be the best sports brand in the world. Its core values are creativity, confidence, and collaboration. adidas has been recognized as one of the world's most attractive employers and maintains commitments to sustainability initiatives, supply chain responsibility, and community impact programs.
