This is how the sporting goods industry deals with CSR & Sustainability
Wether it is about circular economy, ESG, or equality and diversity in the sports business we got you covered.
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ArticleFrench non-profit launches €15m circular VC fund
Paris-based Makesense has closed the first round of seed II at €15 million for circular-economy ventures, aiming for €25 million total to back startups that reduce waste and promote inclusion.
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ArticleWFSGI partners with Worldly on ESG intelligence tools
WFSGI and Worldly announce a partnership to equip sporting-goods companies with enhanced supply-chain sustainability intelligence, offering free platform access and training for new users
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ArticleNew Paris hub to scale repair revolution
United Repair Centre (URC) will open its third European repair hub in Paris in February 2026, backed by €3.2 million in impact investment and support from the City of Paris.
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ArticleSuperCircle raises $24M for circular tech
SuperCircle raised $24M to scale its AI-powered textile recycling platform, supporting circularity for apparel and footwear brands.
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ArticleEU weakens corporate ESG rules
EU lawmakers and member states agreed to relax ESG reporting rules, reducing compliance burdens for companies amid competitiveness concerns.
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News briefsArgan and Decathlon cut emissions with heat pumps
Four logistics sites now use heat pumps instead of gas boilers, cutting annual CO₂ emissions by 700 tons.
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News briefsMilan prosecutors target 13 luxury brands over labor exploitation
Prosecutors order document delivery from major luxury brands as investigation into exploitative subcontracting networks widens.
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News briefsEngland Golf launches Sustainability Drive 2025-2030
England Golf launches its Sustainability Drive 2025-2030, setting four key goals for clubs and facilities to drive environmental and social impact across the sport.
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News briefsAds banned in UK for greenwashing claims
UK advertising regulator bans Nike, Superdry and Lacoste ads for exaggerated sustainability claims in crackdown on greenwashing.
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News briefsNew Balance reinforces Made in USA
New Balance underscores its Made in USA commitment with $155M in factory upgrades and a $3.1B economic impact in 2024.
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News briefsEU watchdog slams fast-track sustainability cuts
The EU Ombudsman says the EU Commission committed maladministration by rushing Omnibus reforms to cut sustainability rules without proper consultation.
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ArticleRoica brings sustainable stretch back to ISPO
At ISPO Munich, Roica by Asahi Kasei will showcase degradable, recycled and mass-balance stretch fibers developed with seven European partners – reinforcing its sustainability mission.
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News briefsSki Climate Summit returns to Bolzano
The Ski Industry Climate Summit will convene January 13–15 in Bolzano, Italy, uniting winter sports stakeholders to accelerate climate action.
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News briefsHyosung and Lenzing launch eco yoga fabrics
Hyosung and Lenzing introduce a yoga fabric collection blending bio-based spandex and wood-derived fibers, setting a new standard for sustainable activewear.
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News briefsArvind launches biomass torrefaction plant
Arvind builds India’s first cotton-stalk torrefaction plant, replacing coal with biomass and helping global apparel and sporting goods brands decarbonize supply chains.
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News briefsHaelixa secures recycled cotton proof
Haelixa and New Focus Textiles introduce DNA-based proof of recycled cotton, tackling greenwashing and compliance challenges for apparel and sportswear.
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ArticleNike partners with Loop Industries for circular polyester
Nike will become anchor customer for Loop Industries’ Twist resin, securing a multi-year deal for textile-to-textile recycling in its supply chain.
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ArticleTaiwan leads global shift to sustainable textiles
The RECODE 2050 Showcase in Taipei spotlighted Taiwan’s leadership in sustainable textile innovation, with clear implications for global sportswear supply chains.
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ArticleYeşim wins triple award for circular initiative
Yeşim Group – supplier to Nike and Under Armour – has won three awards for Ecollectiv, turning textile waste into products.
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ArticleCrystal International joins climate non-profit to reach 2030 goal
The partnership directly supports Textile Exchange’s aggressive Climate+ strategy, which targets a 45 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from fiber and raw material production by 2030. For Crystal International, this move aligns with its own Crystal Sustainability Vision 2030 (CSV2030), focusing on circularity and climate action across its global manufacturing platform.
