This is how the sporting goods industry deals with CSR & Sustainability – Page 9
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ArticleNew study quantifies snow supply risk in European ski resorts due to climate change
The mountain snow cover is decreasing due to global warming at a rate that varies based on elevation and geographical location. A new study published in Nature Climate Change on Aug. 23 has quantified the snow supply risk to ski tourism throughout Europe that derives from climate change. Without snowmaking, ...
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News briefsOn says it’s made “good progress” towards sustainability goals in 2022
Hot on the heels of its Q2 financial figures, On has released the company’s second most important set of numbers: its sustainability progress figures. The Impact Progress Report 2022 marks On’s third annual sustainability report. The company, which has as its dream “a future where everything we make is fossil-free ...
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News briefsHead presents tennis ball can with reduced footprint and improved recyclability
Head has developed a new tennis ball can that is much more environmentally friendly and will soon replace the familiar golden Head cans. They contain less plastic and are easier to recycle. A sample test carried out in collaboration with Austrian recycling company Saubermacher showed that up to ten times ...
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News briefsDPS Skis launches lifetime warranty program
DPS Skis, the Salt Lake City-based ski manufacturer, has launched its limited lifetime warranty program for qualifying skis purchased after July 1, 2022. DPS all-carbon ski products, which currently include Kaizen, Pagoda Tour, Pagoda, Pagoda Piste, Lotus and Powderworks models, are covered against manufacturing defects when a new ski is ...
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ArticleGreenpeace calls TotalEnergies’ sponsorship of Rugby World Cup in France “sportswashing”
Greenpeace has denounced the sponsorship of fossil fuels in the world of sport with the release of a distressing video showing the Stade de France being drowned in a flood of petroleum. The video, aimed specifically at French oil giant TotalEnergies, seeks to denounce the sponsorship of major fossil fuel ...
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News briefsSports Direct working to improve female representation in football
Sports Direct is launching an “Equal View” campaign, which seeks to improve the representation of football fans and grassroots football following the success of this summer’s FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. The retailer, owned by parent company Frasers Group, has worked with Getty Images to create a free bank of ...
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ArticleTangshan Sanyou pledges to increase production of low-carbon fibers
Leading man-made cellulosic fiber (MMCF) manufacturer Tangshan Sanyou, textile-to-textile recycling company Renewcell and environmental non-profit Canopy announced at the Shanghai Yarn Expo their joint commitment to increase production of circular, eco-friendly MMCF from recycled textiles in China. Sanyou has committed to increasing the production of low-carbon circular fiber up to ...
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News briefsNikwax partners with 686
California-based outdoor, leisure and snowsports brand 686, founded in 1992 by skateboarder, snowboarder and visionary Michael Akira, and Nikwax, the Washington-based manufacturer of technical cleaners and waterproofers for outdoor gear and apparel founded in 1977, have teamed up to reduce waste and keep 686’s gear performing at its best over ...
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ArticleSaucony announces product sustainability goals
Performance running lifestyle brand Saucony, part of Wolverine Worldwide and celebrating its 125th anniversary this year, has announced a major step in its sustainability journey, aiming to have 90 percent of its products made from organic, recycled or renewable materials by 2025 and 100 percent by 2030. With the launch ...
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ArticleAtomic hosts first Ski Industry Climate Summit to address climate change impacts
The Austrian ski company Atomic is hosting the first Ski Industry Climate Summit, a two-day international conference aimed at bringing together key stakeholders and driving effective change to address the urgent need for climate action. The event, supported by FESI (Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry) and Protect Our ...
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News briefsPádel Nuestro helping to restore a lagoon
Pádel Nuestro is lending a hand to Spanish environmental non-profit, Asociación de Naturalistas del Sureste (Association of Southeast Naturalists, or ANSE) in its efforts to restore a saltwater lagoon off Murcia. Tons of fish died in the Mar Menor (Minor Sea), as the lagoon is called, in the autumn of ...
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News briefsDecathlon UK launches affordable Back to Sport Pack
Decathlon UK has launched a Back to Sport Pack that costs under £25 (€29), to allow all kids to participate in sports. The kit, available in-store and online for ages 4–15, comprises shorts, a t-shirt, trainers and a backpack. Data from the sporting goods retailer has revealed that 63 percent ...
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ArticleFirst supplier list for Pakistan Accord signatories announced
The first list of suppliers covered under the Pakistan Accord has been published. The list, comprising over 400 factories, provides an overview of the names, addresses, production processes, number of workers, and the number of signatory brands sourcing from each factory.
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News briefsLululemon urged to decarbonize its supply chain
EcoAthletes, an advocacy organization representing 129 professional athletes, has signed an open letter to Lululemon asking the Canadian activewear retailer to phase out fossil fuels and commit to 100 percent wind and solar in its supply chain by 2030. According to EcoAthletes, in a letter which has been delivered to ...
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News briefsUK government unveils updated plans to minimize waste in textiles and other key sectors
The U.K. government has released a policy paper entitled “Maximising Resources, Minimising Waste,” which summarizes the actions it will undertake to maximize resources and minimize waste across a series of key sectors, including the textile industry. Through its Net Zero Strategy, the U.K. government is committed to the near elimination ...
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News briefsMizuno’s new running shoe features eco-friendly details
Japanese brand Mizuno is launching the new black edition of its sustainable Wave Neo collection. The Wave Neo running shoes use environmentally friendly materials such as recycled polyester and plant-derived materials. The new black color model also features Dope Dyed knit upper materials that use less water, reducing environmental impact ...
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News briefsThe Athlete’s Foot launches new CSR program
The Athlete’s Foot has announced the establishment of its new community engagement initiative in EMEA: the Impact Council. The Council will serve as a collaborative space to foster ideas, identify new avenues for community betterment, and provide a rotating “seat” representing initiatives chosen or highlighted by the Council every half-year. ...
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News briefsLululemon creates “Mental Wellbeing Global Advisory Board”
Lululemon Athletica has announced the creation of a Mental Wellbeing Global Advisory Board, which is meant “to help the company develop best practices and influence a global conversation to improve mental wellbeing outcomes for both employees and communities around the world,” the company explained in a statement. The new advisory ...
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News briefsUnder Armour announces extensive yarn sourcing deal
Under Armour has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hemp Black, a subsidiary of Australian biotech firm Ecofibre, which will see Hemp Black provide specialty yarn to the sportswear brand for use in its performance apparel. The agreement, covering an initial three-year period, will also allow Hemp Black to invest ...
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News briefsAnne-Laure Descours features in Puma’s podcast
All episodes of Puma’s sustainability report podcast, Re:Gen Reports, are now available to stream. In the final episode, Puma’s Chief Sourcing Officer, Anne-Laure Descours, reminds audiences that it’s important for people in the North to “recognize how much people on the ground are trying to improve [factory working conditions].” ...
