This is how the sporting goods industry deals with CSR & Sustainability – Page 13
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ArticleCOP28: Outdoor & sports industries put reconnection with nature and physical activity on agenda
Read here how COP 28 went for representatives from the sporting goods and outdoor industry.
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ArticleChina’s Bosideng takes strides toward net zero emissions and sustainable fashion
Bosideng is working to achieve net zero emissions and promote sustainable practices within the down apparel industry.
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News briefsBlue Tomato expands “Rent Your Ride” rental service
Action sports and lifestyle retailer Blue Tomato is expanding its offer to rent selected products such as snowboards, splitboards, boots and bindings. As part of the “Blue Tomato Rent Your Ride” service, customers can obtain advice on the products in several stores in Germany and Austria and then rent them. ...
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News briefsAlibaba.com records rising demand for smart fitness and sustainable sports products
B2B e-commerce platform Alibaba.com recently published the most important trends among B2B buyers in the sports sector. The Chinese company found that the total number of orders for smart fitness products increased by 51 percent year-on-year (mid-October to mid-November 2023 compared to the same period in 2022). The most popular ...
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News briefsDecathlon to offer ultra-fast car chargers at UK stores
Decathlon has partnered with public electric vehicle charging infrastructure provider Be.EV to provide ultra-fast electric vehicle charging points in a number of stores across the UK. This is Decathlon UK’s first partnership with a public charging network. Locations are already planned in various stores across the UK, with the Decathlon ...
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News briefsAsics honored for its sustainability achievements
Japanese sportswear firm Asics Corp. has been selected for the ninth consecutive year as a component company of the Dow Jones Sustainability Asia/Pacific Index (DJSI Asia/Pacific). The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI), jointly determined by S&P Dow Jones Indices and ESG assessment company SAM, measure the performance of companies selected ...
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ArticleZeal Optics introduces Re-Shred recycled goggle initiative
Colorado-based Zeal Optics has introduced the Re-Shred Goggle Initiative, a comprehensive commitment to winter sports goggles with a minimum of 70 percent recycled content in all goggle frames and straps under the motto “Reduce. Reuse. Re-Shred.” “As a brand rooted in a love of the outdoors, we believe that every ...
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ArticleArena has become a Benefit Corporation
Arena has changed the legal status of its parent company in Italy to a Società Benefit, a purpose-driven corporate model known worldwide as “Benefit Corporation.” The transition was made with the support of Italy-based NATIVA - Regenerative Design Company, which supports companies in a radical evolution towards regenerative economic models. ...
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ArticleMoncler leads DJSI World and Europe for fifth consecutive year
For the fifth year in a row, Moncler Group maintains the top rank in the “Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods” segment in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices World and Europe. The company obtained the highest score (89/100) as of Dec. 8, 2023. The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) measure the ...
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ArticleUnder Armour makes proprietary fiber-shed test method publicly available
After years of research in its innovation lab, Under Armour (UA) announced a breakthrough fiber-shed testing method earlier this year to combat the invisible but formidable sustainability threat of microfibers and microplastics to society and the planet. Now, the brand has teamed up with James Heal, a leading provider of ...
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News briefsUgg removes "humane" claims after PETA’s cease and desist letter
Following PETA’s demand that Ugg stops assuring customers that the animals whose skin, down and wool were used for its products were treated humanely, the company has removed the misleading claims from its website. PETA pointed out earlier that it is standard practice in the meat industry to castrate and ...
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News briefsPuma collabs with US upcycler, launches textile-to-textile experiment
Puma has announced a new collaboration with US upcycler Andrew Burgess and his brand Vivid Visions, launching an experimental, one-of-a-kind capsule collection. Vivid Visions was founded on repurposing old textiles to create unique designs that have been endorsed and featured by NBA icons (Jayson Tatum) and US rappers (A Boogie ...
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News briefsPuma is expanding its Re:Fibre textile-to-textile recycling technology
Puma has announced that it has scaled up its textile recycling innovation Re:Fibre and replace recycled polyester with its Re:Fibre technology in all Puma soccer kits for clubs and associations from 2024. Since the launch of the pilot project in 2022, where the brand produced recycled training kits for the ...
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News briefsNew £30 million fund to support grassroots women’s football in the UK
The UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport and The Football Association (FA) have announced a £30 million (€35m) fund for grassroots football in England. The Government is providing £25 million (€29.2m) in funding while The FA is contributing £5 million (€5.8m). The fund was inspired by England’s women’s national ...
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News briefsWorld’s first parka made from biological recycling unveiled
Stella McCartney has unveiled a parka made of biorecycled polyester at COP28. The garment and the technology behind it is a result of a partnership between Protein Evolution and McCartney. Source: Stella McCartney/Protein Evolution The fashion parka is made from rigid packaging waste and industrial textile ...
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Infographics & DataEstimated 2026 circular market size by circular solution
According to a McKinsey analysis, the European sports circular market is expected to grow 20–25 percent a year, reaching €30–50 billion by 2030. But which sectors offer the most immediate potential for growth? Resale? Repair? Recycling? Or something else?
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News briefsAlibaba Group boosts sustainability efforts with membership of WBCSD
Alibaba Group, the ecosystem with over a billion users and a platform for millions of small businesses, has joined over 200 of the world’s leading sustainable businesses and is now a member of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). “Alibaba’s position as the largest e-commerce and digital technology ...
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ArticleWhat to expect from McKinsey’s Sporting Goods Report 2024
What’s coming up in McKinsey’s Sporting Goods Report 2024? We bring you the 4 key trends McKinsey is predicting, as presented at ISPO Munich.
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News briefsChampion introduces synthetics that act like naturals on the environment
Source: Champion Champion Athleticwear has launched Eco Future Reverse Weave with CiCLO technology, a patented solution that enables synthetic textiles to behave like natural fibers in the environment. More than 60 percent of today’s textiles are made from synthetic, plastic-based fibers such as polyester and nylon, which ...
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ArticlePuma turns sneakers into compost
Source: Puma The experimental Re:Suede sneaker After announcing the Re:Suede experiment in 2021, Puma has now reported back and shown that turning the experimental version of its classic Suede sneaker into compost can be done under certain customized industrial conditions. Two years ago, Puma produced 500 pairs ...
