Operating Responsibly
Our Approach
At Disney, we remain deeply committed to operating with integrity, taking care of our people, and doing good in our world as we grow our businesses.
Read on to further explore our commitments and policies to create a better world through our stories, experiences, operations and philanthropy.
For more information on our global approach, policies and people read The Walt Disney Company Sustainability and Social Impact Report 2025 (PDF, 17MB).
Inclusion
At Disney, creating a welcoming and respectful environment for our employees and guests is core to our company culture and our business. We create entertainment that appeals to a global audience, and having a workforce that reflects the consumers we serve helps drive our business.
People
We reach, attract, grow and retain top talent worldwide, fostering a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunity.
Culture
We purposefully champion a culture where everyone can belong, thrive and contribute to our business success.
Market Reach
We create unforgettable stories, experiences and products that entertain and resonate globally.
Community
We learn from and support under-served communities by establishing and investing in impactful relationships with organisations and business stakeholders.
People
We reach, attract, grow and retain top talent worldwide, fostering a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunity.
Culture
We purposefully champion a culture where everyone can belong, thrive and contribute to our business success.
Market Reach
We create unforgettable stories, experiences and products that entertain and resonate globally.
Community
We learn from and support under-served communities by establishing and investing in impactful relationships with organisations and business stakeholders.
Investing in Our People
Disney is proud to employ the most exceptional and dedicated people, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels supported to explore and realise their career potential. At Disney, we are committed to listening to our employees with respect and supporting each individual’s unique goals and aspirations. Guided by our values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Community and Inclusion, we focus on delivering a meaningful employee experience that enables us to adapt to the evolving needs of our people and helps everyone feel supported, heard and able to thrive.
Investing in Our People
Disney is proud to employ the most exceptional and dedicated people, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels supported to explore and realise their career potential.
At Disney, we are committed to listening to our employees with respect and supporting each individual’s unique goals and aspirations.
Guided by our values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Community and Inclusion, we focus on delivering a meaningful employee experience that enables us to adapt to the evolving needs of our people and helps everyone feel supported, heard and able to thrive.
Opportunity and Inclusion
At Disney, we want everyone to belong and thrive. At Disney, creating a welcoming and respectful environment for our employees and guests is core to our company culture and our business. We create entertainment that appeals to a global audience. Having a workforce that reflects the consumers we serve helps drive our business and makes our industries more accessible to all.
Belonging Employee Resource Groups (BERGs)
Disney is proud to support a large network of Belonging Employee Resource Groups (BERGs), our voluntary, employee-led groups formed around shared identity, interests and pursuits. BERGs are key partners in cultivating an inclusive culture and a sense of belonging for Disney employees. They offer opportunities to network with peers, participate in outreach and mentoring programmes, acquire new skills, enhance leadership capabilities and drive cross-cultural business innovation. Our BERGs help facilitate inclusive conversations, creating space for employees to come together to share their experiences and show their support.
Volunteering
Volunteering is an important part of our company’s culture. Through our global Disney VoluntEARS programme, our employees give their time and talents to causes large and small, contributing more than 14 million hours of support worldwide since 1983. We encourage this by providing paid time for employees to volunteer in activities that align with our social purpose commitments, enabling our teams to make a real, meaningful difference within their communities.
Health and Compensation
Disney offers a competitive rewards package that includes pay, health and savings benefits, time-off programmes, family-building solutions, educational opportunities and more – all designed to make each employee feel valued and cared for. Together, these rewards make up a comprehensive package that helps employees live their best lives, grow personally and professionally and take advantage of the special extras that only Disney can provide, such as theme park admission, merchandise discounts and more.
Wellness and Family Resources
Disney works to reduce the stigma related to mental health challenges by breaking down barriers to resources and care. We offer a variety of easy-to-access and innovative programmes for employees, Cast Members and their families, including access to counsellors, mindfulness activities and various meditation, stress management and other self-care apps. We have enhanced our mental health solutions by expanding our Employee Assistance Programme to offer access to Unmind (an app to support mental health and wellbeing), facilitated the training for our human resources staff on mental health topics as well as offering employees across the business the chance to become a Mental Health First Aider. Our healthcare facilities are emblematic of best-in-class care, providing Disney employees, Cast Members and their family members with quality well-being programmes and health services in a caring, convenient and accessible manner. With the introduction of virtual health services and resources, Disney is making it even easier to get, stay and be well.
Workplace Safety
We strive to provide a safe, healthy and respectful work environment where employees have the support they need and the peace of mind they deserve. The safety of our employees is a top priority in the decisions we make. Teams staffed by professionals such as medical doctors and nurses, professional engineers, certified industrial hygienists, ergonomists, public health and certified food professionals, registered sanitarians, microbiologists and more help promote a safe work environment for our employees. Our internal programmes and policies are designed to promote a culture of safety, and our Standards of Business Conduct and Injury and Illness Prevention Plan provide the avenues to report safety concerns and incidents.
Learning and Talent Development
We invest in the ongoing growth of our people, offering a wide range of development opportunities that enable employees to be the best versions of themselves, both professionally and personally. These include leadership development, mentoring and connection programmes, coaching, online and instructor‑led learning and meaningful on‑the‑job experiences. At every stage of an employee’s career, we encourage curiosity, continuous learning and personal growth, empowering our people to thrive and reach their full potential.
The Walt Disney Company UK’s 2025 Gender Pay Report
The Walt Disney Company takes a holistic approach to ensuring equality in our workforce. While we recognise and understand that there is always work to be done to improve any gap, we are proud of the shape of our organisation and that we compensate and promote people based on their roles, experience and performance.
To read our 2025 Gender Pay Report, please click on the below PDF.
Gender Pay Report Downloads
Environmental Sustainability
Disney is committed to taking meaningful and measurable action to support a healthier planet for people and wildlife.
Ethical Conduct
We are committed to respecting the human rights of our employees, our guests and customers, our communities and our business partners.
Our Standards of Business Conduct apply to all employees and provide resources and tools to promote ethical conduct and compliance with the law. We regularly engage our leaders and employees on these Standards through training and other forms of communication, and employees and Cast Members can report ethical concerns internally.
Content, Products & Experiences
Across our content, products and experiences, we earn the trust of our fans by operating to high standards that support ethical and inclusive supply chains, healthy choices for families and responsible marketing.
Responsible Supply Chain
An important piece of our corporate responsibility efforts is operating a global supply chain that fosters safe, inclusive and respectful workplaces. Disney has set labour standards for the tens of thousands of facilities that make Disney-branded products, whether we procure products from them directly or license our intellectual property to independent businesses that use their own supply chains and distribution networks.
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Healthy Living
Disney has a long-standing commitment to kids and families by making healthy living simple and fun. Our Nutrition Guideline Policy guides our promotion of healthier foods and beverages to kids and families.
Nutrition Guideline Policy Summary
Promotions and Sponsorships
All Disney-controlled, kid-oriented promotions and sponsorships will comply with Nutrition Guideline Criteria.
Advertising
All food and beverage advertising on kid-focused media platforms will be with foods that comply with Nutrition Guideline Criteria. On Disney+, all food advertising delivered to viewer profiles associated with a viewer under the age of 13 and/or within G rated content and below will be with foods that comply with Nutrition Guideline Criteria.
Licensing
85% of global licensed food/nutrition portfolio will be foods that meet Nutrition criteria, no more than 15% will be treats, and no marketing of treats to kids is permitted.
Parks and Resorts
100% of kids’ meals default to a healthier drink and side (in our U.S. parks and resorts, Disneyland Paris, Shanghai Disney Resort and Hong Kong Disneyland) and 50% of kids’ meals feature Disney Check (in our U.S. parks and resorts and Disneyland Paris).
Consumer Engagement
Content and tools to inspire kids and families to eat right, get active and be their best.
Responsible Advertising & Marketing
Our policy is to present advertising that is truthful, accurate, tasteful and age appropriate for the audience. We follow applicable laws and regulations, as well as meet industry and our own high corporate standards. We carefully consider the cognitive and emotional maturity of children and maintain internal guidelines that apply to marketing. Our guidelines and policies are designed to promote digital and physical safety for children, help parents and caregivers decide on the appropriate experiences for their families, and encourage children to make good choices.
Our Nutrition Guideline Policy guides our promotion of healthier foods and beverages to kids and families. These guidelines apply when our intellectual property, such as a beloved character, is associated with food and beverage products. These guidelines apply to Studio promotions and character licensing, as well as third-party advertising on our kidsʼ networks, the placement of food and beverage advertising on Disney+ and to kidsʼ meals in our parks. They are reviewed on an ongoing basis to help us reflect up-to-date dietary guidance and consider the evolving social and scientific understanding of children’s physical and digital lives.
