This is how the sporting goods industry deals with CSR & Sustainability
Wether it is about circular economy, ESG, or equality and diversity in the sports business we got you covered.
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News briefsUnder Armour displays its first regenerative collection
Under Armour and Portland-based Unless will show a collection designed to return to soil at Milan Design Week.
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News briefsAdidas climate neutrality ad banned by German court
Adidas is ordered to stop promoting its “carbon neutral by 2050” pledge, a court having ruled that its net-zero advertising is misleading.
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SponsoredPolartec expands its Power Shield™ collection and further reduces carbon footprint
Polartec pushes boundaries with plant-based, PFAS-free and recyclable textiles, proving high performance and sustainability go hand in hand.
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ArticleBuying and discarding clothing and shoes of Europeans at record levels
Textiles mixed in with household waste cannot be recovered for recycling.
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ArticleDFL takes a stand against racism together with clubs and brands for the 14th time
With all clubs in the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 and a handful of brands, the DFL takes a stand to prevent discrimination in all its forms.
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ArticleDecathlon joins the CDP A-List for its climate efforts
After six years’ work in environmental disclosure and scoring, Decathlon is added to the CDP’s list.
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ArticleWomen in leadership in the sporting goods industry 2024
Women in sporting goods leadership are making gains, but progress is slow. Our 2024 report reveals where the industry stands—and what still needs to change.
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ArticleHead introduces reusable and recyclable skis
The Head Renew skis can be dismantled into their individual parts at the end of their service life.
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ArticleThe 2025 sustainability agenda: What brands should have on their radar
The EU’s sustainability agenda will continue to be at the heart of many companies in the sports and outdoor industry. We’ve outlined the key developments.
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ArticleeVent Fabrics offers an entire range of PFAS-and PTFE-free laminates
eVent Fabrics is going PTFE- & PFAS-free by 2025—plus, their new ultralight stormburstLT sets a new standard for breathability & performance.
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News briefsOnline repair portal launched by Gore-Tex
Gore-Tex launches an online repair portal in the UK, powered by United Repair Centre. The portal offers high-quality repairs for damaged gear.
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News briefsInternational Skating Union announces full support to new UN initiative to preserve glaciers
Earlier this year, the UN declared 2025 as the ”International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation.”
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ArticleAllbirds releases the first ever net-zero carbon shoe
The world’s first net-zero carbon shoe is the M0.0NSHOT Zero by Allbirds.
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News briefsGildan Activewear once again included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index
Gildan was included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the 12th consecutive year.
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News briefsDecathlon Spain extends second-hand initiative to 70 stores
The sports retailer enhances sustainability efforts by expanding repair, rental and secondhand sales services across multiple locations in the country.
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ArticleHanesbrands supports the homeless in the US for the 15th time
The Hanes for Good program is celebrating its 15th year of helping the homeless.
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ArticlePuma revises climate target for 2030 and looks ahead
Puma, a top manufacturer, is transforming its production to be more sustainable. The German company, therefore, recently adjusted its climate target for 2030.
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ArticleNew biodegradable midsole technology unveiled by OrthoLite Cirql at ISPO Munich
Cirql Zero offers complete biodegradability and scalability and aims to reshape sustainability standards in the footwear industry.
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ArticleRental business is a driving force with double-digit growth at Intersport Austria
Winter sports accessibility is increasing as expanded rental services, sustainability initiatives and family-friendly offers at Intersport Austria lead to solid growth.
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ArticleRecycling partnership targets French textile circular economy
Nouvelles Fibres Textiles and Reju want to tackle the problem of textile waste by creating sustainable recycling systems for producing Reju PET, a polyester with a 50 percent lower carbon footprint than virgin material.
