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THE WALT DISNEY

COMPANY DEI PLAN


Pioneering the Magic of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
A Legacy of Storytelling and a New Journey Towards Inclusion
The Need for a New DEI Plan
• Evolving Industry:
• The entertainment industry is evolving, and audience expectations are changing. Diversity and
inclusion are now paramount for success.
• Historical Challenges:
• Disney, like many entertainment companies, has faced historical challenges in achieving diversity
and inclusion, including legal issues and discrimination claims.
• Contemporary Imperatives:
• In today's world, diversity, equity, and inclusion are more critical than ever, aligning with Disney's
values of equality, creativity, and respect.
• Embracing DEI is not just a societal obligation but also a strategic business imperative for Disney.
• The Path Forward:
• To honor our rich history of storytelling, Disney is embarking on a new journey to pioneer the
magic of diversity, equity, and inclusion, creating a more inclusive workplace and media
landscape for all.
Vision:
“For The Walt Disney Company, we envision a world where every voice
is heard, every story is told, and every individual is celebrated for their
unique contributions. We are committed to creating a diverse and
inclusive entertainment and media landscape where magic knows no
boundaries."
Mission
"Our mission is to leverage the power of storytelling and imagination to
champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our business.
We honor our rich history of innovation by fostering an environment
where talent from all backgrounds thrives and where our content and
experiences reflect the richness of the world we serve."
DEI Strategy
• DEI Strategy:
1. Inclusive Storytelling: Disney will ensure that its content, across all platforms, reflects diverse experiences and perspectives.
This includes authentic representation of people of different races, genders, abilities, and backgrounds in our movies, TV shows,
and theme park experiences.
2. Workplace Diversity: Disney is committed to increasing diversity within its workforce, particularly in leadership positions.
This will involve recruitment efforts, equal opportunity policies, and mentorship programs that promote inclusivity.
3. Equity in Compensation: Disney will review and address any pay disparities based on gender, race, or other factors within the
company, ensuring that all employees receive equitable compensation for similar work.
4. Accessibility: Our theme parks will continue to improve access for individuals with disabilities, ensuring that all guests have an
enjoyable and inclusive experience.
5. Diversity Training: Disney will provide ongoing diversity and inclusion training for all employees to foster a culture of
understanding and respect.
6. Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): ERGs will be further empowered and encouraged to advocate for underrepresented
groups and create a sense of belonging within the company.
7. Transparency: Disney will continue to provide annual reports and updates on our progress toward diversity and inclusion goals,
openly sharing our successes and challenges with our stakeholders.
8. Community Engagement: We will partner with organizations and initiatives that support diversity and inclusion, both in the
communities where we operate and in the broader entertainment industry.
• DE&I Recruitment and Sourcing
• Training and Development
• Communication
• Strategic Alliances and Partnerships
• The Manager, D&I People & Culture Strategies will develop, implement and deliver the inclusive people and culture strategies at Walt Disney Animation Studios (WDAS), including but not limited to
management of employee engagement programs, internal and external partnerships, D&I training curriculum, programming, communications, employee resource group development, heritage month
planning, courageous cultural conversations and the creation of D&I resources.

Reporting to the Director, D&I Strategies, the Manager, D&I People & Culture Strategies will work closely with Senior Leadership, Creative Directors, Human Resources, Recruitment & Talent
Development, Training & Development, Marketing, Employee Relations, Enterprise D&I, R.I.S.E., and Communications/PR teams to foster an open, collaborative and inclusive environment at Disney
Animation.

The Manager, D&I People & Culture Strategies will also manage relationships with cultural advisors/consultants, non-profit community orgs, employee groups, councils, and multicultural resources
internally and externally.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a key strategic partner, cultural resource and thought leader to all studio employees and coach both internal employees and leaders on DEI topics and initiatives
• In partnership with Training & Development and People & Culture teams, manage leadership development programs and DEI training series that will result in embedding key learnings and inclusive
practices into the day-to-day workflow of all teams and creative processes
• Support events, speakers and brave conversations meant to help WDAS employees deepen cultural and representation awareness
• Track and analyze data on inclusion goals, prepare quarterly D&I reports and present the outcomes and impact of all D&I strategies to senior leadership teams
• Partner with studio Communications/PR to communicate D&I initiatives, updates and employee engagement opportunities to the studio via e-blasts, internal intranet posts, social media and SLACK
• Develop, support and advise internal employee affinity groups (i.e., DEI, WDAS Pride, WDAS Black)
• Partner with recruitment and outreach on strategic efforts for sourcing, programming and participation in events/programming as it pertains to D&I (i.e., Girls Who Code, Sun Valley High School
engagement, conferences)
• Represent WDAS at key diversity events and/or coordinate appropriate company representation at these events
• Partner with HR to ensure our hiring and retention practices are inclusive, and our talent is reflective of diverse perspectives, experiences and cultures (i.e., recruitment practices, job descriptions,
promotion and evaluation practices)
• Identify, develop and foster relationships with industry thought leaders, consultants and partners to apply best practices and help drive an inclusive culture across the business globally
• Partner with the Sr. Manager, D&I Content & Culture Strategies to design and support a curriculum intended to help WDAS creative teams to integrate cultural and representation awareness for
each show (i.e., Encanto curriculum for cultural immersion) and strategize with development on opportunities for education and cultural research linked to specific projects
• Serve as a thought partner and resource for filmmakers from development through production and support any filmmaker needs to drive inclusive conversations in cultural roundtable discussions
with internal employees
• Organize and facilitate content advisement screenings with various internal groups including WDAS affinity groups & Think Tanks, R.I.S.E., inclusion and creative councils, and enterprise-wide
BERGs for films and alternative content in production
• Work closely with the Sr. Manager, D&I Content & Culture Strategies and the showrunners responsible for community relationships to ensure consistency in messaging and concerted efforts
• Build strong relationships across our studios and brands: Lucasfilm, Marvel, Pixar, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Disney Theatre Group, Disney Live Action, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight
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