adidas

adidas is a global sporting goods company founded in 1949 and headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany. It designs and manufactures footwear, apparel, and accessories for virtually every sport, with annual sales exceeding €23 billion and a workforce of over 62,000 employees worldwide.

The company's work spans footwear and apparel design and manufacturing, sports performance product innovation, sustainability and sustainable materials, and supply chain management and responsibility. Its stated purpose is "Through sport, we have the power to change lives", alongside a mission to be the best sports company in the world.

adidas describes its culture as centred on creativity, confidence and collaboration, with a focus on helping athletes perform their best and pushing boundaries. Alongside product work, the company runs sustainability initiatives, supply chain responsibility programmes and community impact programmes. It has been recognised as one of the world's most attractive employers.