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News briefsEOCA’s Earth Day Fundraiser has started
Together with several its members, the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) is once again raising funds through its Earth Day fundraiser to support its work delivering vital conservation action around the world and tackling biodiversity loss and climate change. EOCA members’ campaigns have already begun and will continue over the ...
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ArticleEOCA sustaining members celebrate 10 years of support
Since 2015, a select group of forward-thinking companies has helped finance the core costs of the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) on behalf of the European outdoor leisure sector, benefitting conservation. EOCA just announced that this year, not only are there now eight Sustaining Members of EOCA, with a new ...
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ArticleEOCA Selects Four New Conservation Projects to Receive Funding
At the end of a nearly six-month selection process, the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) – the initiative from the European outdoor industry with the objective of protecting the wild areas it cares so passionately about – announced that €180,000 has just been committed to four new conservation projects in ...
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News briefsEOCA seeks new Executive Director for Conservation
The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) has announced that it is seeking a new Executive Director to help shape the direction of conservation and nature-based solutions for the outdoor recreation sector across Europe. With a passion for nature and outdoor living, the position will inspire and empower the sector to ...
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ArticleBuff intensifies sustainability commitment
Spanish company Buff, which celebrated its official entry into the B-Corp community in 2023, has made significant progress on its journey towards sustainability, which the company prioritizes in all its decisions. In the B Corp certification, Buff managed to achieve a score of 105.7, which is well above industry standards. ...
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ArticleEOCA grants funding to four new conservation projects
At the end of a selection process lasting almost six months, the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) has announced that €180,000 has been allocated to four new conservation projects in four different countries. In the fall funding round, non-profit organizations were able to apply to EOCA for funding of up ...
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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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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 briefsOsprey announces 2023 Black Friday alternative
Osprey is once again replacing Black Friday with Green Friday, and fundraising to support the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) this year with a twist: Customers can decide which conservation projects they want to back. Running from Nov. 23-28, Osprey will offer a 20 percent discount on selected products to ...
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News briefsEOCA kicks off Green Friday campaign
The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) is once again inviting companies in the outdoor industry to take part in the antidote to Black Friday, Green Friday, and raise money to help fund EOCA projects. Green Friday is Nov. 24 this year. Instead of discounting products and encouraging impulse purchases that ...
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News briefsDeuter donates €5,000 to EOCA project
Source: Deuter The Guide 34+8 on the 10th leg of the Deuter Anniversarally As part of Deuter’s 125th anniversary, a limited edition Guide 34+8 backpack set off on a 60-day journey across the countries of Germany, Austria, Italy and Portugal under the title “Deuter Anniversarally,“ which started ...
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News briefsEOCA needs support from C-level executives to secure Nature Restoration Law
The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) is calling on CEOs, board members and other C-level executives in the industry to lend support to the EU Nature Restoration Law, currently being negotiated by European institutions and at risk of being rejected. As the EOCA explains, on 15 June, the Environment Committee ...
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ArticleSuccessful fundraising campaign by EOCA during Earth Day and OutDoor by ISPO
To mark both Earth Day 2023 and the annual fundraiser held on the association’s stand during OutDoor by ISPO, a large number of its members used the opportunities to show their support for the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) and nature conservation by raising additional funds. Earth Day has ...
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News briefsEOCA announces the lineup of its OutDoor by ISPO fundraiser
With OutDoor by ISPO just around the corner, the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) has been overwhelmed by the donations it received from its members to help raise funds, with products from 28 brands generously donated. In addition to the outdoor kit, this year, there’s the ...
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How you can help with the EOCA fundraiser at this year’s OutDoor by ISPO
The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) are once again holding a fundraiser at this year’s OutDoor by ISPO. Companies still have the chance to get involved by donating products. Items donated will be sold to raise money for the EOCA and its work. Products can be new or end of ...
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OpinionEarth Day: For hippies, greenwashing, or a real opportunity for brands?
With many brands marking the occasion, will Earth Day become just another gimmick? Our expert shares how brands can meaningfully take part.
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ArticleEuropean Outdoor Group event schedule for OutDoor by ISPO
We show you the program of the European Outdoor Group at OutDoor by ISPO.
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News briefsEOCA puts twelve fundraising projects up for election
Twice a year, the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) invites conservation organizations to apply for funding from EOCA fundraising with their projects. Each time, about 200 organizations apply, of which twelve have now been shortlisted. With the help of a public vote running through the next two weeks, it will ...
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News briefsBerghaus achieves B Corp certification
U.K. outdoor company Berghaus has received its certification as a B Corporation, joining the global corporate community that is committed to further improving its responsible business practices. The B Corp status was awarded to Berghaus following a rigorous assessment that included governance, people, community, customers and environment. The company supports ...
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News briefsDeuter donates €4,000 to EOCA biodiversity project
German company Deuter did not offer extra discounts during its “Green Week” (an initiative started as an alternative to Cyber Week). Instead, it started an initiative to donate 10 percent of sales from its online store to a project of the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA). Now the brand has ...
