CSR & Sustainability
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Oeko-Tex reports record growth in certifications
In 2023/2024, the certifications platform saw a 22% increase in valid certificates, exceeding 50,000, over 40,000 certified chemical products and 52% more Made in Green labels.
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EOS 2024 Speaker Interviews: Julian Lings, VF, on leading the charge for a sustainable future
The Senior Sustainability Manager for VF Corp.’s outdoor brands in EMEA discusses his role in advancing sustainability at both VF and EOCA, focusing on circularity and conservation in the outdoor industry.
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Polartec focuses on sustainability with new initiatives
Polartec is advancing sustainable textile production by incorporating recycled materials, minimizing waste, and committing to responsible manufacturing practices.
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eBay unveils first Pre-Loved Fashion Week initiative
eBay partners with CFDA and BFC for its inaugural Pre-Loved Fashion Week, featuring a shoppable runway and daily drops of curated designer fashion.
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Fox Factory releases 2023 Sustainability Report
The group’s latest sustainability report highlights significant strides in environmental stewardship, social responsibility and governance practices.
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Carbios and FCC Environment to develop UK PET biorecycling plant
Plans announced for a UK-based facility to advance sustainable recycling technologies.
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eVent introduces new PFAS-free laminates
eVent is launching the PFAS-free eVent Bio and alpineST laminates, designed for sustainable performance in waterproof and breathable textiles.
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EOS 2024 Speaker Interviews: Nick Barber, Icebreaker, on nature as strategy
In the run-up to EOS 2024, where he will be a speaker, Nick Barber talks about Icebreaker’s sustainable vision.
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Spinnova: Navigating challenges and embracing strategic shifts in H1
The Finnish innovator in sustainable textiles navigates financial challenges with strategic shifts, boosted by a key partnership for a new production facility.
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Dan Yates appointed new Executive Director of EOCA
The former Director of Partnerships and Initiatives at Protect Our Winters takes over from Mark Held this November.
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EOS 2024 to feature recommerce panel with eBay, Reskinned and Certilogo
Join industry leaders at EOS 2024 in Cambridge on Sept. 18-19 to explore recommerce strategies for outdoor brands, featuring top experts from eBay, Reskinned and Certilogo.
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Rebike Mobility and BusinessBike give e-bikes a new life in work bike leasing
Rebike Mobility partners with BusinessBike to offer refurbished e-bikes in company bike leasing in Germany, promoting sustainable, cost-effective mobility solutions.
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Eco-consumers: Navigating triggers and barriers
Consumer expert Fredrik Ekström unveils key findings about consumer behavior and reveals three primary consumer personas.
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Adam Arnold: Steering Nikwax and Páramo toward employee ownership and sustainable success
In our latest interview, Adam Arnold, CEO of Nikwax and Páramo, discusses steering the company towards employee ownership, navigating post-pandemic challenges, and championing sustainability. Learn about Arnold’s journey from a summer job to CEO and how he plans to achieve net zero emissions by 2040.
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Passenger takes old school bus on Made To Roam tour through UK
UK outdoor brand Passenger has transformed an old American school bus into a mobile home for their upcoming Made To Roam tour, offering bookable stays and unique festival appearances.
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European Week of Sport: IGOT, OUTO, FESI and EOG team up to repurpose unused equipment
As part of the European Week of Sport 2024 (Sept. 23-20), the It’s Great Out There Coalition, Opening Up The Outdoors, FESI and EOG are calling for companies to donate products to be handed out to clubs.
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Earth Overshoot Day 2024: Yet another day earlier
In 2024, humanity’s demand for ecological resources and services will already exceed what the earth can regenerate on Aug. 1. This early date underlines the growing urgency to change our unsustainable consumer behavior.
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4 Sustaining Members celebrate 10 years with EOCA
EOG, Keen, Nikwax and Pertex have maintained their Sustaining Membership with the European Outdoor Conservation Association for the last 10 years.
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US non-profit Camber Outdoors shuts down operations
The organization, founded in 1996 to support outdoor industry partners in implementing best practices in DEI in the workplace, will discontinue operations in August 2024.
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Two years of the Traceability Program: Tatonka believes in transparency
Since June 2022, the German family business has been disclosing all suppliers, manufacturing steps and transport routes of its products in detail.