This is how the sporting goods industry deals with CSR & Sustainability – Page 3
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ArticleOlympic Refuge Foundation awards $200K to refugee sport projects
Four initiatives in Lebanon, Greece, Cyprus and Germany will each receive $50,000 to support displaced communities through inclusive sport.
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ArticleStanbee lowers costs, weight in athletic shoes with nitrogen-infused parts
US supplier Stanbee utilizes a patented gas foaming process to produce lighter, more affordable shoe parts for brands such as Nike and New Balance.
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ArticleLA28 unveils Impact and Sustainability Plan
LA28 will use existing venues and prioritize reuse of the Games’ temporary infrastructure.
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News briefsAsics helps reimagine physical education kit for UK girls
The “Undropped Kit” has been designed in collaboration with UK teenagers and their partners.
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News briefsPhil Knight and his wife pledge $2 billion to Oregon Cancer Center
It is reportedly the largest single donation ever made to a US university.
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Article3D-printed Nike Air Max 1000 sells out at launch
Nike steps into a new era with its first fully 3D-printed sneaker, blending heritage design with advanced additive manufacturing.
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ArticleAllbirds launches footwear made from manufacturing waste
The US lifestyle footwear brand introduces new shoes made with recycled foam and textiles, highlighting sustainability through industry-first partnerships.
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News briefsItaly fines Shein €1m for misleading environmental claims
Italy’s competition authority (AGCM) has fined fast-fashion retailer Shein €1 million for deceptive environmental marketing.
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ArticleWorld Athletics releases inaugural ‘Athletics for a Better World Standard’ report
The system evaluates and scores an event’s achievement in sustainability delivery.
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Innovator PortraitTailored performance and sustainable innovation: how eVent Fabrics helps brands defy the elements
What does it take to build top-performing, sustainable apparel? A unique approach, agility and understanding of brand needs.
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ArticleFIS and Virtus sign agreement to promote inclusion in winter sports
This MoU marks a significant step toward integrating athletes with intellectual impairments into Alpine and Cross-Country skiing disciplines at the highest levels of competition.
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News briefsFor the third time YKK Corporation is named CDP Supplier Engagement Leader
CDP recognizes companies that reduce GHG emissions throughout their supply chain and collaborate with suppliers to do the same.
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ArticlePerformance Days October edition sold out
The Performance Days team has announced that the upcoming October show is fully booked.
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ArticleGreen Claims Directive – An absence of a regulation leads to uncertainty
An expert explains the implications for the textile industry of halting the Green Claims Directive.
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ArticleHow sport can drive societal change in times of crisis – An interview with Marcel Aberle
The futurologist is convinced that the sports industry can drive forward the current transformation.
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ArticleWFSGI: 'Physical Inactivity costs $300bn by 2030' - Industry steps up with unified action plan
The global sporting goods industry launched the first-ever Sporting Goods ”Physical Activity Impact Report: Moving the World Towards an Active Future”.
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News briefsVF Foundation details FY2024 social impact
The philanthropic arm of the US corporation reveals how millions in grants are reshaping global communities through sustainability and inclusion.
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ArticleSyre partners with Target, Houdini and Gap to produce reused polyester
One year after launch, Syre has partnered with three big brands to produce reused polyester in a circular approach.
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News briefsFirst shots of Stella McCartney´s eco shoes with Balena Science
“It’s a closed-loop production, so it ensures completely zero waste. It is mind-blowing,” McCartney said about the release.
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News briefsH&M Group signs multi-year deal with Circulose
The Swedish textile innovator and the global fashion retailer are teaming up to increase the recycling of textiles and decrease the use of virgin fibers.
