All CSR & Sustainability articles
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News briefsKeen appoints Ann Radil to lead impact
The US-based footwear maker strengthens its climate and circularity focus by appointing a former NASA climate scientist to lead impact work.
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News briefsWFSGI partners with Worldly on ESG data
The global sporting goods association teams up with a sustainability data platform to close gaps between ESG ambition and action.
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News briefsBendrigg wins 2025 Merrell Fund grant
A UK non-profit focused on accessible outdoor adventure has secured this year’s Merrell Fund grant following a live public vote at Kendal Mountain Festival.
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News briefsBCI, Planboo launch India biochar pilot
The global cotton sustainability organization and a climate-tech firm will test biochar on Indian farms to assess its environmental and economic potential.
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News briefsHaglöfs earns Fair Wear Leader status
Haglöfs announced has achieved Leader status in Fair Wear’s 2025 Brand Performance Check, earning 83 points and marking a significant step in the company’s long-term work to strengthen human rights due diligence across its supply chain. The recognition places the Swedish outdoor brand among the initiative’s highest-rated members. “This ...
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News briefsSGS sets succession for board leadership
The global Swiss provider of testing and certification services prepares for a leadership transition as its long-serving board chair announces his departure.
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ArticleAluula reports record Q4 sales and plans 2026 capacity expansion
The advanced-materials company reports record quarterly sales and a growing order pipeline as it prepares to expand production in 2026.
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ArticleCarbios, Wankai advance PET biorecycling deal
The French biotech and a major Chinese PET producer have finalized a long-term partnership to build Asia’s first large-scale PET biorecycling plant.
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News briefsMountain Equipment raises £4,000 for rescue teams
The outdoor brand turned Black Friday into a fundraising campaign, supporting volunteer rescue teams operating year-round in challenging mountain conditions.
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ArticleOUTO graduates new DACH changemakers
The European nonprofit has graduated its latest group of changemakers working to improve inclusion, access and representation across the outdoor sector.
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ArticleEU scales back corporate sustainability rules
Brussels has agreed to scale back key sustainability and due diligence rules, reshaping future reporting and supply-chain oversight for European industries.
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ArticleKuiu acquired by conservation-driven investor group
The US hunting-gear specialist changes ownership, joining a group of conservation-driven families aiming to support innovation and expand retail growth.
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ArticleEOG sets out major transformation plan
Europe’s outdoor industry association outlines a multi-year transformation plan to strengthen collaboration, data insight and advocacy across the sector.
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News briefsOcean Bottle enters US market
The UK-based, sustainability-focused drinkware brand expands into the US with products designed to reduce ocean-bound plastic through a global collection program.
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News briefsVaude supports Swiss climate petition
The German outdoor brand takes part in a Swiss climate action calling for stronger measures to protect alpine environments and glacier regions.
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ArticleSwix, NG Nordic pilot CO₂-based plastic
A Nordic climate-tech provider and the winter sports brand team up to turn captured CO₂ into new materials for high-performance outdoor products.
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News briefsOboz, Unity Folks launch campus program
The outdoor footwear brand and a diversity-focused training organization are piloting a program that links college students to careers in the outdoor industry.
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News briefsEU sets new bioeconomy strategy
A new EU framework aims to scale up Europe’s bio-based industries, strengthening resilience and reducing dependence on fossil-derived materials.
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News briefsIcebug sets donation record with anti-Black Friday campaign
The Swedish brand skipped Black Friday promotions for the sixth year in a row, donating all revenue to forest and wilderness conservation groups.
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ArticleNNormal launches shoe take-back and recycling program
The trail-running brand launches a free collection and recycling program for worn-out shoes, aiming to extend product life and boost circularity.
