The company has pledged $10 million to the new foundation, designed to support the LGBTQIA+ community through dedicated projects and programmes, it said in a statement.
The launch comes as Pride month kicks off in the United States. Other companies including Tapestry-owned Coach announced initiatives to promote awareness for LGBTQIA+ rights. Dr. Martens said it would donate over £200,000 ($252,058) to global LGBTQIA+ charities including ReBit in Japan and Black Rainbow in Australia.
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