All CSR & Sustainability articles – Page 9
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ArticleUpcycling: BASF and Vaude Professional turn safety workwear into backpacks
BASF, the world’s largest chemical company headquartered in Germany, had the innovative idea of producing new work backpacks from old work clothes. Source: BASF Lotte Adriaenssens and Steven Elseviers, BASF Antwerp Around 3,500 employees work at one of BASF’s many plants in Antwerp, Belgium, and most of ...
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News briefsTNF launches The Allyship In The Outdoors course
The North Face (TNF) has launched The Allyship in the Outdoors course, a new digital tool that aims to change the way organizations, communities and individuals view allyship and racial inclusion. The course is one of the outcomes of the TNF Explore Fund Council, a group comprised of various sectors, ...
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ArticleVaude presents the world’s first fleece jacket made from wood-based polyester
Source: Vaude Women’s Fleece Jacket made from wood-based polyester, to be presented at ISPO Munich The world’s first fleece jacket made from wood-based polyester will be presented by German biochemicals company UPM Biochemicals and German outdoor equipment supplier Vaude at the upcoming ISPO Munich. The two partners ...
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News briefsEOCA has a packed agenda for ISPO Munich 2023
The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) is offering a number of events at next week’s ISPO Munich 2023. Once again, the EOCA stand (A2/220) will be holding a conservation fundraiser, selling many items at low prices, as donated by EOCA members. The fundraiser also includes a special offer from ISM, ...
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ArticleClimate protection initiative ORCC publishes 2023 annual report
The Outdoor Retailer Climate Commitment (ORCC), an open network of European outdoor retailers for more climate protection in the outdoor industry, has published its annual balance sheet for 2023. The ORCC was founded in September 2021 by the five European companies Yonderland (formerly A.S. Adventure), Bergfreunde, Bergzeit, Sportler and Internetstores. ...
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News briefsGlobetrotter launches second-hand buying campaign on Black Friday
For Black Friday on Nov. 24, the German outdoor retailer Globetrotter is turning the tables from 11 am until 6 pm and is planning a major purchase campaign for used outdoor equipment instead of a spending spree and discount battles. The big goal is to buy the 20,000th second-hand item ...
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News briefsRenewcell initiates strategic review
The Board of Directors of Swedish textile recycler Renewcell has initiated a strategic review regarding its capital structure and the evaluation of potential strategic alternatives to secure additional funding. The announcement comes less than a month after the appointment of Magnus Håkansson as acting CEO. The reason for the strategic ...
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ArticleEOCA members announce Green Friday fundraiser actions
After inviting companies to participate in its antidote to Black Friday and raise money to help fund EOCA projects, the EOCA has released details of how its membership brands are marking Green Friday on Nov. 28 this year.
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News briefsNaturkompaniet continues to say no to Black Friday
Swedish retailer Naturkompaniet keeps distancing itself from Black Friday campaigns and instead encourages customers to take care of the clothes and equipment they already have. From Nov. 20-25, customers can therefore have their leather hiking boots and G-1000 products from Fjällräven waxed for free in all stores in Norway. During ...
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News briefsAluula announces management changes
Canada-based Aluula Composites Inc.’s Chief Operating Officer John Zimmerman will expand his responsibilities to oversee the Windsports Division as the division now drives near-term revenue growth, qualifying it for dedicated, dedicated management. Zimmerman has been instrumental in shaping the brand’s history and is uniquely positioned to drive growth in this ...
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News briefsNemo expands circularity efforts into Europe
Nemo has expanded its Endless Promise collection and its circular economy program to now include Europe. In 2024, the Endless Promise product-line will be expanded to include three down sleeping bags (Disco, Riff, Coda) and the Resolve and Vantage backpack lines. Nemo introduced its first product in its fully recyclable ...
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ArticleVF publishes ESG Report for FY 2023
Source: VF Corp Under the title “Purpose. Driven.” VF Corp has published its Environmental and Social Responsibility Report for the 2023 financial year. The comprehensive report emphasizes the key areas that VF focuses on: People, Planet and Product. Topics covered in the report include gender parity, racial ...
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ArticleBleed enters provisional insolvency
In a letter to his loyal customers and in a German-language video (below), Michael Spitzbarth, owner of the sustainable outdoor brand Bleed, explains that his company, which he founded 15 years ago, has had to file for provisional insolvency despite all attempts to avoid this situation. “The sum of many ...
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News briefsThis Black Friday, Naturkompaniet opens second-hand departments in four stores
Swedish outdoor retail chain Naturkompaniet is starting to open second-hand departments for a wide range of used products from different brands. Naturkompaniet has 36 stores throughout Sweden, and four of them will offer high-quality second-hand outdoor clothing and equipment from Nov. 24, 2023. The first stores to introduce the concept ...
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News briefsOrtlieb’s anti-Black Friday action announced
Joining the list of outdoor brands rebelling against the consumerism and potential waste associated with Black Friday campaigns, Ortlieb has announced its very own anti-Black Friday action. The manufacturer of waterproof backpacks, panniers and travel bags is encouraging consumers to repair rather than rebuy. Source: Ortlieb ...
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ArticleFootwear brands launch collective to drive the transition to a circular economy
Athletic and outdoor footwear brands Brooks Running, New Balance, On, Vibram, Crocs and Ecco, along with US lifestyle brand Reformation and US retailer Target, have partnered with EarthDNA to launch The Footwear Collective (TFC), a non-profit initiative dedicated to uniting the global footwear industry to accelerate the ...
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ArticleThredUp reports 21% sales increase in Q3
California-based online resale platform ThredUp Inc. reported a 21 percent year-over-year increase in revenue for its third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2023, reaching $82.0 million. Adjusted Ebitda loss was $3.6 million, or negative 4.4 percent of revenue, compared to $11 million, or negative 16.2 percent of revenue, in Q3 of ...
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ArticleRenewcell reports operating loss of €4.4m, believes in break-even
Swedish textile recycler Renewcell has reported an Ebitda result of -51 million Swedish kroner (€-4.4m) for Q3 of 2023, compared to SEK -59 million (€-5.0m) in the same period last year. Net sales amounted to SEK 84 million (€7.2m), in line with the same quarter last year. Cash flow from ...
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News briefsVaude receives Reuters Business Transformation Award
German outdoor outfitter Vaude has won the internationally coveted Business Transformation Award 2023, which honors the world’s best companies committed to sustainability. Hilke Patzwall, Vaude Sustainability Manager, and Jan Lorch, Vaude Managing Director Sales & CSR, accepted the award in London on Nov. 1. They made the long journey from ...
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ArticlePolartec announces Apex Award winners 2023
Polartec has announced the winners of the Polartec Apex Awards 2023. The annual design award recognizes brands and designers that embody Polartec’s Made To Go Beyond ethos. The winning garments – selected from hundreds of entries that improve the lives of those who wear them – embody ...
