This is how the sporting goods industry deals with CSR & Sustainability – Page 34
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News briefsNew microfiber pollution report released by U.S. federal institution
Mandated by the U.S. Congress, the Interagency Marine Debris Coordinating Committee (IMDCC) has delivered a new report on microfiber pollution. Besides a clearer definition of microfibers, the report features an assessment of the sources, prevalence and causes of microfiber pollution and gives recommends a standardized method with which to measure ...
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News briefsThe EU supports circular sportswear project with funds
An initiative to make 100 percent bio-based performance sportswear is to get funding from the European Commission as part of its S4 Fashion project, with the contribution of the EU’s European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA). BioAce is a joint project from Circuvate, a German sustainable materials consultancy, ...
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ArticleAdidas exhibits its “made to be remade” products in London
At Design London 2022, taking place at Magazine London on Sept. 21-24, Adidas has organized an exhibition titled “Chasing Circularity.” The exhibits showcase the brand’s journey since the 2019 launch of Futurecraft.Loop, a corporate initiative that explores ways to make reusable products. The project has been working on a circular ...
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News briefsIOC executive board approves strategic framework on human rights
The executive board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has approved a strategic framework on human rights. The framework aims to shape the working practices of the IOC, the Olympic Games and the Olympic Movement, ensuring that human rights are upheld within their respective remits. The framework builds on the ...
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Lululemon founder announces C$100 million private donation for the environment
Chip Wilson, the founder of Lululemon Athletica, and his wife, Summer, have revealed a donating of 100 million Canadian dollars (€75.2 million) donation to BC Parks Foundation through Wilson 5, their private foundation. The money will support the preservation and development of wilderness in British Columbia’s natural regions, focusing on ...
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News briefsZDHC to add PFAS to its harmful chemicals list
ZDHC has announced that the updated version of its Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (ZDHC MRSL) will include PFAS treatments used for textiles, leather and footwear. The MRSL Version 3.0 will be published by ZDHC on the Roadmap to Zero website (www.roadmaptozero.com) on Nov. 1, 2022, with a transition period of ...
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On unveils first shoe made from carbon emissions
In partnership with LanzaTech, Borealis and Technip Energies, Swiss sports brand On is launching a shoe called Cloudprime. Described by the company as “the first-ever shoe made from carbon emissions,” the Cloudprime is made of CleanCloud EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) foam, which uses industrially emitted carbon as a raw material. ...
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News briefsHummel and Amnesty International sign new two-year partnership, launch first collection
The Danish brand Hummel and Amnesty International Denmark have agreed to join forces in order to start various projects in order to raise money for the NGO’s work. As a kick-off of the new partnership, Hummel and Amnesty have designed a new lifestyle collection based on Amnesty’s black and yellow ...
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News briefsDecathlon Italy joins forces with Leroy Merlin on World Cleanup Day
Decathlon Italy will team up with improvement and gardening retailer Leroy Merlin on the occasion of this year’s World Cleanup Day on Sep. 17. Employees from 130 of their stores will join forces with customers and other citizens on a series of initiatives organized by the two retailers across Italy ...
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News briefsNike debuts robotic system that cleans and repairs sneakers
Source: Nike Nike B.I.L.L. in action Nike has unveiled B.I.L.L. (Bot Initiated Longevity Lab), a robot-augmented system that is said to clean and repair shoes with selected customizations. By using advanced robotics, combined with old-school handcraft, water-based cleaning products and recycled polyester patches, B.I.L.L. is currently capable ...
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ArticleThe Chouinard family transfers ownership of Patagonia: "Earth is now our only shareholder"
Source: Campbell Brewer Yvon Chouinard Nearly 50 years after founding Patagonia, Yvon Chouinard and his family (along with his children Claire and Fletcher) have decided to give away their company to ensure that all proceeds are used to fight climate change. The Chouinard family has transferred all ...
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News briefsDecathlon Spain recognized for promotion of cycling
On Sep. 9, the Spanish Royal Cycling Federation (RFEC) – part of the Ministry of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda – bestowed its Bike Territory seal on Decathlon Spain, according to Diffusion Sport. Decathlon is the first company to receive the seal, which recognizes the promotion of cycling, to customers ...
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News briefsDragon partners with Plastic Bank
Dragon Alliance, the in-house sports eyewear brand of Marchon Eyewear, has signed a global partnership with Plastic Bank, a social enterprise focused on stopping more plastic from reaching the oceans by collecting it within 50 kilometers of coastlines and waterways. Plastic Bank says it has prevented 60 million kilos of ...
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News briefsAdidas unveils the new FW22 Made with Nature Capsule Collection
Source: Adidas The new Ultraboost 22 Made with Nature for women Adidas has unveiled its latest Made with Nature capsule collection for fall/winter 2022. It continues the brand’s mission to replace conventional materials and design finite resources. The new Ultraboost 22 Made with Nature for women takes ...
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News briefsOn partners with Trove to launch U.S. resale site and online exchange program
Swiss sportswear and athletic footwear brand On has launched Onward in the U.S., a new resale site and online exchange program powered by California-based brand e-commerce specialist Trove. The Onward program is an extension of On’s existing ESG initiatives, which focus on driving sustainability through innovation and promoting the circular ...
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News briefsNike Forward is said to revolutionize apparel creation
Source: Nike Nike Forward pocket detail Nike is introducing “a game-changing innovation platform revolutionizing apparel creation,” dubbed Nike Forward. The process of creating Nike Forward, which Nike says required over five years of research and development, needs fewer steps than traditional Nike knits and woven processes. Rather ...
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ArticleOHCHR publishes assessment of human rights situation in Xinjiang
The United Nations (UN) Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) published an assessment of the human rights situation in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China on Aug. 31. The assessment was initiated after serious allegations of human rights violations against Uyghurs and ...
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News briefsJD Sports offers Pennies donation service at Go Outdoor and other stores
France-based payment service provider Worldline has partnered with sports fashion retailer JD Sports to enable its customers to make donations through its payment terminals using the charity fintech Pennies’ micro-donation application. Currently in use at 151 locations, the product will be fully rolled out to approximately 679 JD Group stores, ...
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ArticleESG Report 2022: Alibaba reduces carbon footprint by 620,000 tons using renewable energy
Alibaba Group announced that it has saved 619,944 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents over the past 12 months by using clean energy sources to achieve its goal of carbon neutrality. That savings is equivalent to the amount of carbon dioxide generated by 12,915 U.S. households in a year, according ...
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ArticleSports Direct pledges to donate footballs to encourage girls’ participation in the game
Sports retailer Sports Direct has launched the Equal Access campaign, donating free footballs to grassroots clubs across the U.K. The company is responding to the most recent historic moment for women’s football and the growing call for more opportunities for girls to play the game. The campaign is part of ...
