FIGS, Inc. (NYSE: FIGS), the direct-to-consumer healthcare apparel and lifestyle brand, today released its 2022 Impact Report, providing a comprehensive view into its efforts to positively impact healthcare professionals. The full FIGS 2022 Impact Report is available at https://www.wearfigs.com/pages/impact-report.
โAs we celebrate our 10th anniversary at FIGS, weโre extremely proud of what weโve accomplished,โ said Ms. Spear. โAt the same time that weโve driven growth in our impact-oriented business, weโve been advancing our philanthropic efforts to support healthcare professionals in meaningful ways. Impact is why we started FIGS and itโs what drives us today. To our Awesome Humansโthank you to the best people on the planet. And thank you to everyone who recognizes their extraordinary contributions to the world and our need to create impact for them.โ
Highlights of the FIGS 2022 Impact Report, include:
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Giving Back
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FIGS donated $620,000 to 16 different organizations in order to provide funds to those in need. This included:
- A $500,000 multi-year commitment to fund the development of an Operating Theater and ICU in Kenya, which broke ground in 2022;
- A $250,000 medical research donation to the Center for Research on Womenโs Health and Sex Differences (CREWHS), which is conducting cutting-edge research to advance womenโs health;
- $50,000 to three historically Black medical schools to help ensure access to medical training for all who are driven to serve;
- $50,000 to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to help in the fight against breast cancer;
- $25,000 to Project Hope to provide urgent medicine and medical supplies in Ukraine; and
- $25,000 to four hospitals in Lee County, Florida that were deeply impacted by Hurricane Ian.
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FIGS donated 218,423 units of FIGS to 22 different organizations in order to provide scrubs and other products to those in need. This included:
- Donations of approximately 170,000 FIGS scrubs to Razom to provide urgent medicine and medical supplies in Ukraine; and
- Donations of 10,000 sets of FIGS scrubs for Hurricane Ian relief.
- Through its Advocacy program, FIGS lobbied for its Awesome Humans Bill to provide comprehensive solutions to the biggest challenges affecting the healthcare community and it led an advocacy trip to the U.S. Capitol and the White House to further these efforts.
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FIGS donated $620,000 to 16 different organizations in order to provide funds to those in need. This included:
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Fostering a Culture of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
- Approximately 68% of the FIGS team identifies as female, non-binary, or agender, and approximately 60% identifies as members of underrepresented racial or ethnic groups.
- Approximately 70% of the FIGS executive team are female, including both FIGSโ CEO and CFO.
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Commitment to Sustainability and Supply Chain
- All FIGS Tier I suppliers must be certified through the Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (โWRAPโ) program to help ensure high quality, ethical and sustainable practices, and all Tier II suppliers are held to substantially the same standards, with regular auditing performed.
- FIGS is targeting to have at least 75% of its scrub fabric be comprised of recycled and upcycled materials by 2030.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release and the FIGS 2022 Impact Report (the โReportโ) contain various forward-looking statements about FIGS, Inc. (the โCompanyโ) within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, that are based on current management expectations, and which involve substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed in, or implied by, such forward-looking statements. All statements contained in this press release and the Report that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words โanticipateโ, โbelieveโ, โcontemplateโ, โcontinueโ, โcouldโ, โestimateโ, โexpectโ, โforecastโ, โfutureโ, โintendโ, โmayโ, โmightโ, โopportunityโ, โoutlookโ, โplanโ, โpossibleโ, โpotentialโ, โpredictโ, โproject,โ โshouldโ, โstrategyโ, โstriveโ, โtargetโ, โwillโ, or โwouldโ, the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions. The absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. These forward-looking statements address various matters, including future goals, commitments, programs, and initiatives, including those related to ESG, as well as business performance and strategies, all of which reflect the Companyโs expectations based upon currently available information and data. Because such statements are based on expectations as to future financial and operating results and are not statements of fact, our actual results, performance or achievements may differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, and you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The following important factors and uncertainties, among others, could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements: the impact of COVID-19 and macroeconomic trends on the Companyโs operations; the Companyโs ability to maintain its recent rapid growth; the Companyโs ability to maintain profitability; the Company๏ฟฝ๏ฟฝ๏ฟฝs ability to maintain the value and reputation of its brand; the Companyโs ability to attract new customers, retain existing customers, and to maintain or increase sales to those customers; the success of the Companyโs marketing efforts; the Companyโs ability to maintain a strong community of engaged customers and Ambassadors; negative publicity related to the Companyโs marketing efforts or use of social media; the Companyโs ability to successfully develop and introduce new, innovative and updated products; the competitiveness of the market for healthcare apparel; the Companyโs ability to maintain its key employees; the Companyโs ability to attract and retain highly skilled team members; risks associated with expansion into, and conducting business in, international markets; changes in, or disruptions to, the Companyโs shipping arrangements; the successful operation of the Companyโs distribution and warehouse management systems; the Companyโs ability to accurately forecast customer demand, manage its inventory, and plan for future expenses; the impact of changes in consumer confidence, shopping behavior and consumer spending on demand for the Companyโs products; the Companyโs reliance on a limited number of third-party suppliers; the fluctuating costs of raw materials; the Companyโs failure to protect its intellectual property rights; the fact that the operations of many of the Companyโs suppliers and vendors are subject to additional risks that are beyond its control; and other risks, uncertainties, and factors discussed in the โRisk Factorsโ section of the Companyโs Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the โSECโ) and in the Companyโs other periodic filings with the SEC. The forward-looking statements in this press release and Report speak only as of the time made and the Company does not undertake to update or revise them to reflect future events or circumstances.
About FIGS
FIGS is a founder-led, direct-to-consumer healthcare apparel and lifestyle brand that seeks to celebrate, empower and serve current and future generations of healthcare professionals. We create technically advanced apparel and products for healthcare professionals that feature an unmatched combination of comfort, durability, function and style. We market and sell our products in 14 countries directly through our digital platform to provide a seamless experience for healthcare professionals.
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