CSR & Sustainability
Equality & Diversity
We are committed to exploring and highlighting the multifaceted dimensions of equality and diversity within the sporting goods industry. From examining gender representation among industry leaders to spotlighting initiatives and studies addressing systemic barriers for consumers, we strive to foster an inclusive dialogue that reflects the diverse landscape of sports and athletics.
Equality and diversity data
Women in leadership in the sporting goods industry
We conducted our biggest ever survey of senior management, to find out how many women hold leadership roles. The results may surprise you.
Interviews on equality & diversity
Empowering women in sports: Insights from Kari Traa’s GM
Discover how Kari Traa’s General Manager navigates gender equality, community-building and the empowerment of women.
Sara Molnar: “As a modern leader, diversity must be on your agenda”
Sara Molnar explains why, in her opinion, business success and diversity are related and which campaigns on the topic she finds particularly successful.
Ulrika Björk: “Appoint more women to the board of directors!”
We spoke to Polygiene-CEO Ulrika Björk. She says ”I encourage diversity, but it will never come with a cost of performance or for the sake of.”
The latest news on equality and diversity
UEFA launches new strategy to support women’s football
The new strategy builds on the success of UEFA’s previous plan for women’s football, Time for Action, launched in 2019.
Women-specific football shoe manucfacturer Ida Sports has closed a new funding round
Ida Sports, which has produced women specific football shoes since 2020, has now gained support from well-known Michele Kang’s Kynisca Sports Int’l.
Allyson Felix launches company to empower women
Felix is joined by business partner and brother Wes Felix and sports executive Cosette Chaput.
Sport England invests £120 million to promote inclusive talent pathways in sports
The announcement comes after Team GB won 65 medals at Paris 2024.
Cisalfa Sport partners with Special Olympics Italia
Italian retailer Cisalfa Sport will support Special Olympics Italia in 2024.
On releases impact progress report 2023
On has released the 2023 edition of its Impact Progress Report on ESG, laying out 24 external goals, “multiple” internal goals and 12 “foundational goals.” It says three pillars stand on this foundation: social impact (human rights in labor policy), innovation in materials and processes (to reduce environmental effects) and ...
Decathlon France raised revenues, focused on circularity in FY23
Decathlon France generated €4.752 billion (VAT and other taxes included) in full-year 2023, according to its year-end round-up. This represents a rise of 1.24 percent from 2022 and of 22.52 percent from 2019, the year before the lockdowns.
Decathlon rebrands to 'ignite global passion for sport'
Decathlon has launched a sweeping brand transformation, unveiling its new identity and mission to ignite the spirit of play worldwide.
Paris 2024 will celebrate full gender parity
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that the upcoming Olympic Games Paris 2024 is set to reach full gender parity on the field of play. For the first time in Olympic history, quota places have been equally distributed to female and male athletes (50:50). The IOC’s commitment to gender ...
Asics unveils study on women’s physical activity and gender gap in exercise
Asics has released the results of what it claims is “the largest study ever conducted on the gender exercise gap.” The study, titled “Move Her Mind: Closing the Gender Exercise Gap – Study Report 2023” and unveiled to celebrate the upcoming International Women’s Day on March 8, explores the barriers, ...
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