This is how the sporting goods industry deals with CSR & Sustainability – Page 19
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News briefs“Consider everything. Compromise nothing.” – Atomic releases impact statement
Austrian ski manufacturer Atomic has released its first-ever Impact Statement, with the approach, “Consider everything. Compromise nothing.” The 38-page, data and science-driven report details the steps Atomic is taking to address the challenges posed by the climate crisis and to minimize environmental impact. Atomic has declared three science-based targets in ...
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News briefsCourir is testing a recycling service in France
Courir, the international French-based athletic footwear chain, is testing a recycling service at three of its stores in France. Customers can return their used sneakers to the three Courir shops in Paris-Rivoli, Annecy and Grenoble. More stores are expected to launch this service by the end of January, Sport Guide ...
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News briefsAmer Sports partners with Sourcemap on transparency
Sourcemap, a New York-based specialist in supply chain transparency and traceability software, has announced that Amer Sports will leverage Sourcemap’s supply chain transparency solution to collect transaction certificates for certified materials and independently verify the company’s and its subsidiaries’ entire chain of custody, from raw material to finished product. Amer ...
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News briefsOregon wants to ban kangaroo leather
Oregon lawmakers are taking aim at kangaroo leather in athletic footwear, particularly high-end soccer shoes, according to SGI USA. A new proposed bill would ban the purchase, receipt, sale or commercial exchange of products containing parts of a dead kangaroo. In a related release, Nike was taken to task: “[We ...
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News briefsGerman retail industry launches another climate project
The German Retail Association (HDE) is expanding its commitment to climate protection. Following the climate protection offensive that has already been running since 2017, the new HDE-Adapt project has now been launched with a wide range of workshops and informative materials on climate change adaptation. The project provides retailers with ...
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News briefs1% for the Planet reports $66m in donations, 1,800 new members in 2022
In a short update, the non-profit organization 1% for the Planet has delivered some numbers on the initiative’s development and achievements in 2022. Overall, the U.S.-based organization certified $66 million in giving to environmental partners and welcomed more than 1,800 new business members into its global network. Business members of ...
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ArticleSIA and SIMA announce new partnership for sustainability and climate action
Snowsports Industries America (SIA), the trade association for the U.S. winter outdoor industry, and the Surf Industry Members Association (SIMA), the official trade association for the surf industry, have announced a partnership on sustainability and climate action in the action sports industry. The upcoming Snow and Surf Industry Sustainability Sessions ...
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News briefsNew Circularity Gap Report finds that global situation is worsening
Global impact organization Circle Economy has released its latest annual Circularity Gap Report – for the first time this year in collaboration with Deloitte. The report makes for sobering reading, with circularity down from 8.6 percent in 2020 to 7.2 percent in 2023 and the world relying almost exclusively on ...
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News briefsRenfro enters partnership with SaaS provider TrusTrace
The Stockholm-based software provider TrusTrace has won Renfro Brands as a new customer. Renfro is a socks and legwear specialist, working for Merrell, Dr. Scholl, Polo Ralph Lauren and Sperry, among others. Using the TrusTrace platform, Renfro Brands aims to centralize its current supply chain data for continued compliance with ...
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News briefsDecathlon among co-founders of new textile waste association in Spain
A group of major European retailers has joined forces to launch the Association for Textile Waste Management, which aims to help manage clothing and footwear waste generated in the Spanish market. The group comprises Decathlon, H&M, Ikea, Inditex, Mango, Kiabi, and Tendam. The non-profit association was formed in connection with ...
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ArticleMaker of CO2-based polyester raises €22m
Fairbrics, a sustainable chemical company developing a technology that converts CO2 emissions into high-quality polyester through a circular manufacturing approach, has received €17 million from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program and an additional €5 million from Fairbrics’ Technology Upscaling Project partners to bring its innovative solution ...
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News briefsIntersport Germany publishes 2020/21 sustainability report
In its fourth sustainability report (available for download here in German), Intersport Germany gives an overview of the projects implemented in the years 2020 and 2021 and provides an outlook on its new sustainability strategy to be published end of January 2023. The report and the future plan of the ...
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News briefsPuma named Global Top Employer 2023
Puma has been awarded the title ”Top Employer 2023” globally as an employer, receiving the award for four regions and 22 countries. The award, which is preceded by an extensive survey by the Top Employer Institute, was given to Puma for the first time in North and Latin America, while ...
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News briefsDecathlon employees in France demand higher wages
Several dozen employees of the sporting goods chain manifested on Jan. 14 in front of some of the retailer’s stores in France to demand better wages following a strike call by CFDT, one of France’s major confederations of trade unions. The strike date coincided with the first Saturday of the ...
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ArticleFrance introduces new anti-greenwashing rules
As part of its legislative arsenal to combat climate change, the French government has now introduced the next stage of its anti-greenwashing legislation, effective January 1, 2023. The new rules are a major step in controlling advertising claims on carbon offsetting and carbon neutrality, following laws that came into effect ...
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News briefsCircle Economy and Deloitte to launch the Circularity Gap Report 2023
Amsterdam-based impact organization Circle Economy and Deloitte have announced a livestream event to launch the latest Circularity Gap Report 2023. The livestream will comprise a presentation of the outcomes of the Circularity Gap Report 2023 and a panel discussion and will explore tangible solutions that can be created across the ...
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ArticleWhat is the future of PFAS?
Are you ready for the latest legislation and certification guidelines on PFAS? We bring you the latest update.
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News briefsOeko-Tex publishes new regulations, offers online webinar on changes
Oeko-Tex has now published its new regulations, which will come into force in the first quarter of 2023 after a transition period. Part of the new standards is a general ban on the use of perfluorinated and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS/PFC) in textiles, leather and footwear for the Oeko-Tex Standard ...
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News briefsHanesBrands honored for sustainability leadership
U.S. company HanesBrands (HBI), the parent company of several apparel brands, including Champion, has been recognized with an A- score on the global CDP annual sustainability disclosures across two key areas of environmental impact – climate change and water security. HBI achieved this recognition for its leadership ...
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ArticleThe biggest dates in the sports and outdoor industry this year
Our calendar has the biggest industry dates this year and all the dates you need to plan your sports and outdoor gear social media campaign.
