All EOCA articles
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ArticleOTS 2025: The bringing together of the British Outdoor industry
Outdoor Trade Show 2025 in Liverpool brought the UK outdoor trade together in record numbers — our columnist Charles Ross reports on key launches, retail insights and rising trends.
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ArticleEOG’s first Outdoor Impact Summit sparks momentum for lasting change
At the two-day gathering in Munich, Europe’s outdoor sector tackled climate, circularity and equity – shifting from ambition to implementation.
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OpinionOutdoor Impact Summit: The EOG’s gathering at Messe Munich this summer
A new EOG event in Munich brought industry leaders together to rethink sustainability, circular economy and collaboration in the outdoor industry. Charles Ross is the first to report here on The OIC about his impressions and takeaways.
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OpinionThose goodwill projects: Vanity, patronage, business investment or common sense?
How are outdoor brands navigating goodwill, climate advocacy and circularity? Charles Ross looks at three leading initiatives reshaping impact in the outdoor space.
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ArticleDon’t miss:
The 1st Outdoor Impact SummitEOG’s inaugural event in Munich on May 19-20 sets the agenda and format for meaningful sustainability measures.
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News briefsEOCA launches Earth Day fundraising campaign with outdoor brands
Six brands are offering discounts on outdoor gear as part of the Earth Day fundraiser, as well as conservation initiatives that protect nature through community projects.
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OpinionEOCA – What you thought you knew has changed: good to better
As Earth Day nears, EOCA quietly shifts into a more powerful role – reshaping how the outdoor industry addresses nature, risk and long-term sustainability.
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OpinionDay 0 at Performance Days: Should I be interested in it?
This is a good question, and our columnist Charles Ross would like to expand on it a little to make your decision easier.
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ArticleEOG unveils key initiatives for 2025 at Winter Meeting
The group announced its new director as well as updated market insights and sustainability plans.
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ArticleOutdoor brands transform Black Friday with conservation initiatives
Green Friday campaign by eight EOCA members encourages responsible consumerism for conservation efforts.
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News briefsOsprey supports Lake District trail restoration with Green Friday initiative
The brand launches a Green Friday campaign with EOCA and Fix the Fells to fund trail restoration and preserve access to iconic natural landscapes.
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OpinionDoing the Right Thing: Perhaps the search for new loses sight of the horizon
Charles Ross discusses the shift towards PFC-free chemistry, the industry’s role in environmental impact and how brands can refocus for sustainable change.
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ArticleEOCA opens public voting for 2024 conservation projects
The European Outdoor Conservation Association invites outdoor enthusiasts to vote on funding for critical conservation projects, with voting open until Nov.12.
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ArticleEOCA wants your businesses to integrate nature into your core strategy
At EOS 2024, the European Outdoor Conservation Association urges the global business community to prioritize nature in their strategies, enhancing biodiversity protection.
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ArticleEOS 2024 Speaker Interviews: Julian Lings, VF, on leading the charge for a sustainable future
The Senior Sustainability Manager for VF Corp.’s outdoor brands in EMEA discusses his role in advancing sustainability at both VF and EOCA, focusing on circularity and conservation in the outdoor industry.
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ArticleDan Yates appointed new Executive Director of EOCA
The former Director of Partnerships and Initiatives at Protect Our Winters takes over from Mark Held this November.
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Article4 Sustaining Members celebrate 10 years with EOCA
EOG, Keen, Nikwax and Pertex have maintained their Sustaining Membership with the European Outdoor Conservation Association for the last 10 years.
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ArticleEOCA: Conservation fundraiser returns to OutDoor by ISPO
The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) is gearing up to present its work and successes at OutDoor by ISPO in Munich (June 3-5). The association is looking to raise further money for its vital conservation work through a fundraiser on its stand, alongside its involvement in several meetings and presentations ...
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News briefsEOCA vote on nature conservation projects for 2024 started
The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) has opened the public vote to select the first conservation projects for 2024. With a potential reach in the millions, this is an opportunity for the shortlisted organizations to showcase themselves on an international platform to gain support and showcase the important work they ...
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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 ...
