Philanthropy
Environmental and social initiatives are essential to our purpose and mission. Authentic is focused on causes that reflect the values of our industries, global network and employee community.
GLOBAL CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP
Authentic has teamed up with Global Citizen, an advocacy organization promoting social justice and equity, to amplify its ESG goals and drive awareness and action around environmental and social issues that encourage people to TAKE ACTION. The long-term partnership galvanizes consumers through product collaborations, donation round-up programs and customer activism.
Authentic and Global Citizen launched the exclusive Take Action initiative and collaboration mark in November 2023 with Reebok, followed by Aéropostale’s Take Action co-branded program in March 2024. Key brands within Authentic’s portfolio, such as Nautica, Aéropostale, Forever 21 and Brooks Brothers, will participate in co-branded programs that drive urgent action and encourage consumers to join Global Citizen’s mission to End Extreme Poverty NOW.
PURPOSE-DRIVEN PARTNERSHIPS
Delivering Good is a nonprofit organization that unites retailers, manufacturers, foundations and individuals to support and provide people impacted by poverty and tragedy with new merchandise, effectively distributed through a network of community partners.
The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation creates pathways for underserved youth to help them achieve their full potential, working to instill hope and bring about change in communities by collectively shaping a brighter future for our children.
Mount Sinai Hospital is an academic health science center affiliated with the University of Toronto, providing exceptional medical care to local and global communities. Authentic Founder, Chairman and CEO Jamie Salter currently serves as an active member of the Board of Directors.
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and cures childhood cancer, sickle cell disease and other life-threatening disorders. It is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children.
UNICEF is responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children in more than 190 countries and territories worldwide, working to defend their rights and helping them reach their full potential, from early childhood through adolescence.