All EOG articles
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ArticleOne week to go: Register now for the Outdoor Impact Summit on May 19-20
The new forum will bring together outdoor industry leaders to explore actionable sustainability and biodiversity strategies for lasting impact.
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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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ArticleOutdoor Impact Summit: ‘We’re not just gathering to talk’
EOG’s Sophie Offord and Dr. Katy Stevens talk about why the upcoming Munich summit (May 19–20) aims to spark more than talk — and how the industry helped shape it.
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ArticleSport industry urges EU to sustain funding
More than 150 organizations from across Europe are urging the EU to safeguard sport funding in its next multiannual budget framework.
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OpinionOutdoor Impact Summit: Are you confident enough to not need to attend?
What happens when the outdoor industry’s top minds gather to tackle climate, circularity and regulation? Charles Ross is sure that very important matters will be discussed at the OIS. And best of all: You can meet him there.
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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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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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ArticleFirst Outdoor Impact Summit to deliver practical sustainability solutions
EOG’s new event this May will unite industry leaders in Munich to focus on actionable strategies for sustainability and impact.
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ArticleEOG releases 2024 Annual Report, confirms 2025 initiatives
The European Outdoor Group unveiled its 2024 Annual Report, confirmed 2025 plans, and announced the new Outdoor Impact Summit set for May 2025 in Munich.
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ArticleEOG elects new leaders, achieves board gender parity
Icebug’s David Ekelund is the new President, while the group achieves a 50:50 gender split on its board, marking a pivotal moment for diversity in the outdoor industry.
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OpinionDesign: Are we just adding more stuff – or is the new season offering better potential?
OIC columnist Charles Ross says that the outdoor industry needs to rethink its dependence on selling more and more new products – a model that aligns it with fast fashion – by adopting repair, remanufacturing and service-based business models to reduce overconsumption while maintaining profitability.
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Article‘Back to the drawing board’: OutDoor 2025 is paused
OutDoor 2025, scheduled for May 19-21, 2025, will be paused. We spoke with Exhibition Director Lena Haushofer and Christian Schneidermeier, Director of EOG.
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ArticleOutdoor industry unites to cut single-use plastic waste
Over 30 leading outdoor brands join forces with the EOG to tackle single-use plastic packaging through innovative recycling initiatives.
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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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News briefsEuropean Outdoor Group surpasses 150 members
The EOG expands its membership beyond 150, welcoming nine new brands and organizations dedicated to sustainability and industry collaboration.
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OpinionIncoming legislation: Comply – or risk trade restrictions
With Gen Z driving demand for sustainable products, the EU Green Deal sets tougher rules for clothing, electronics and batteries. Our columnist Charles Ross examines the legislation affecting our industry.
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ArticleEOG on OutDoor: ‘The time is now’
On Jan. 27, the European Outdoor Group (EOG) shared the latest updates on the evolution of the OutDoor trade show, formerly known as “OutDoor by ISPO.”
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ArticleTobias Gröber to leave Messe München after 28 years
After almost three decades of shaping international trade shows at MMG, Tobias Gröber steps down to bring his expertise to another trade show company as CEO.
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ArticlePerformance Days joins EOG
The functional fabrics trade show strengthens its commitment to sustainability by joining the European Outdoor Group, aligning with over 120 outdoor industry leaders.
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News briefsVaude wins UN SDG Innovation Award for climate leadership
Discover how a German outdoor brand is tackling supply chain emissions, earning global recognition for advancing sustainability goals.
