All FESI articles
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ArticleSki Industry Climate Summit returns to ISPO Munich 2024
The trade show hosts Atomic’s second Ski Industry Climate Summit with partners POW, FESI and EOG, spotlighting climate action in winter sports.
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ArticleEU parliament advances directive to combat greenwashing – FESI applauds
In a bid to shield consumers from deceptive environmental advertising, the European Parliament has advanced its stance on establishing a verification and pre-approval system for environmental marketing claims. Under the proposed green claims directive, companies must substantiate claims such as “biodegradable,” “less polluting,” “water-saving,” or “bio-based content” before promoting their ...
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News briefsMEP Frankowski backs FESI manifesto for inclusive sports
MEP Tomasz Frankowski, Co-Chair of the Sports Group in the European Parliament, has thrown his support behind the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) Manifesto for the upcoming EU elections. FESI, in a statement, emphasized that this endorsement “underscores the alignment between FESI’s vision and the crucial work ...
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ArticleISPO Munich 2023: Alive and kicking
Our editors sum up the biggest themes, most important numbers, trends and pinch points on show at ISPO Munich 2023.
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ArticleFESI welcomes EU Council’s latest steps towards gender equality in sports
The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) has welcomed the steps taken by the European Council in recognizing the importance of gender equality in sport, calling it a “significant stride” towards the implementation of the recommendations set forth in FESI’s StrongHer manifesto. FESI commended the Council for its ...
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News briefsMeet the EDM team at ISPO Munich and join our panel with FESI and Adidas
Join our panel with FESI and Adidas on the information requirements for EU sustainable policies at ISPO Munich.
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ArticleRecap of the Ski Industry Climate Summit 2023
The recently concluded Ski Industry Climate Summit, hosted by Atomic, can be considered a significant milestone in the ski industry’s commitment to addressing climate challenges. The international congress, held Sept. 13-14, 2023, in Salzburg, Austria, gathered key stakeholders and witnessed remarkable progress towards a more sustainable future for winter sports. ...
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News briefsFESI supports rugby world cup team with a difference
The Rugby World Cup may have kicked off in Paris on Friday, but last week also saw the culmination of another rugby competition: The Parliamentary Rugby World Cup. Taking place at the Stade de la Faisanderie in Paris, the final game was between the UK Parliament rugby team and ...
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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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ArticleEuropean ski industry stands strong amid challenges, sells 3.67m pairs of alpine skis in 22/23
The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) has completed its annual market research on ski product sell-in data, providing a comprehensive assessment of the evolution of the European ski market following the Covid pandemic and the first winter season in the shadow of the war in Ukraine and ...
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ArticleFESI responds to EU’s ESPR proposal with key concern
The Federation of European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) has welcomed the EU Parliament’s July 12 adoption of the report on the European Parliament’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Product Regulation (ESPR) proposal. However, it has raised concerns over elements concerning the destruction of unsold goods and how reporting requirements will affect safeguarding ...
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News briefsFESI raises alarm over stalled GSP Trilogue Negotiations
The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) has expressed concern over the breakdown of negotiations on the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP). FESI strongly believes that the GSP regulation is the most important element of the EU’s trade and sustainable development policy. It has been shown to help ...
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ArticleThe latest on the EU’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation
The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulations are one step closer. We bring you a summary of everything you might need to know so far.
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ArticleHamburg Declaration to combat physical inactivity renewed, IOC supports efforts
Despite individual political efforts, including the German Prevention Act in 2015 and, in 2020, the World Health Organization’s “Global action plan on physical activity,” the trend toward global inactivity has not yet been significantly reduced or even reversed. Renowned scientific societies and organizations have therefore been calling for years on ...
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ArticleEU Parliament votes in favor of supply chain act, FESI calls for improvements
With 366 votes in favor of the law and 225 against (38 abstained), the EU Parliament in Brussels voted in favor of the European version of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) on June 1. The EU Parliament wants companies within the EU to be required to more strictly ...
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ArticleThe Outdoor Industry Compass and EDM Publications are ready for OutDoor by ISPO!
It’s the most important event of the year, and we’ll be there! Find out more about the free panels we’re hosting and the experts joining us
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ArticleFrance faces EU infringement procedure over Triman decree
The European Commission has opened an infringement procedure against France for its national “Triman” logo, a label informing that the respective product is the object of sorting rules (all you need to know about the Triman logo and its relevance for our industries, explained by our legal expert, can be ...
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News briefsFESI renews president, elects board
The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) held its general assembly at an unusual location, this year’s ISPO Munich, to mark the show’s post-lockdown reopening. At the meeting, FESI reappointed president Neil Narriman for a new three-year term and elected a new board, with representatives from five brands ...
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Sponsored“If you’re interested in circular economy in the sports business, you can’t miss ISPO Munich 2022.”
ISPO Munich promises dialogue and exchange in the industry, and thus collaborations and faster progress. Learn the program highlights.
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ArticleFESI releases manifesto to promote physical activity among young girls
FESI and its members shed light on three key barriers to girls’ participation in sport: body image, access to sports facilities and a culture dominated by men
