Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry

👇👇 Our Call for Action is still open for endorsement 👇👇 Join us to make healthy lifestyles more accessible to all in #Europe #HL4EU

FESI has joined forces with a coalition of 3️⃣1️⃣ leading European business associations to call for an ambitious and open #trade policy to support the EU’s competitiveness and economic prosperity. 🤝 Trade openness drives economic growth and job creation, with 1️⃣ in 5️⃣ EU jobs relying on exports. It benefits consumers by increasing choices, with 60% of Europeans acknowledging these advantages, and attracts foreign investments, fostering growth and innovation in the EU. Additionally, diversification in sourcing and exports enhances resilience and our ability to weather and overcome crises. Today, we call for: 🔹Strengthening the openness pillar of EU trade policy by pursuing new and renewed trade agreements and improving market access. 🔹Having a dedicated trade commissioner for this exclusive EU competence. 🔹Continuing to support the WTO and the international rules-based system to ensure a fair and predictable trade environment. 🔹Increasing cooperation with third country partners and deploying trade diplomacy to support an ambitious open trade policy. More about our proposals in our joint declaration👉 https://lnkd.in/eJwi6Mxx spiritsEUROPE European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) American Chamber of Commerce to the European Union (AmCham EU) BusinessEurope CAOBISCO European Confederation of the Footwear Industry (CEC) CECIMO CEEV - Comité Vins CELCAA CEMA CLEPA - European Association of Automotive Suppliers COCERAL Cosmetics Europe - The Personal Care Association European Flavour Association (EFFA) Eucolait Eurochambres EuroCommerce EUROMALT FEDIAF - The European Pet Food Industry Orgalim TIE: Toy Industries of Europe UNESDA - Soft Drinks Europe European Boating Industry European Dairy Association PROFEL (European Association of Fruit and Vegetable Processors)

📢 Did you miss our latest FESI external newsletter? Catch up on the key highlights: 🎙️Op-ed from our Corporate Responsibility Chair Diego Antončić about the EU Green Deal implementation and impacts on sports brands. 🌿 Insights from FESI and members' innovative projects towards promoting sustainability and physical activity. 🇪🇺 Recent EU initiatives such as the new EU Work plan for sport and entry into force of the #ESPR & #CSDDD. 🔗Stay informed about the lastest trends in the sporting goods industry and read the full newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/edJthc8D 👉To register for the next editions: https://lnkd.in/e-TEccS #FESINews #IndustryUpdates #Sustainability #CommunityHighlights

🌿 Join us next week for an exclusive webinar on "Impact Reduction and Supply Chain Engagement"🌿 As part of our partnership with SPIN 360, we're happy to announce that the 3rd webinar of our serie "Lead Sustainability to Be a Leader" will take place on the 15th July🗓️ This new webinar will explore Corporate Carbon Footprint (GHG protocol, Scope 1, 2, and 3), Brand Reduction Objectives and Supply Chain Impact. It will include an interactive Q&A session, providing participants with the opportunity to engage directly with our experts. 📩 Interested in Joining? These webinars are exclusively open to FESI members and their affiliates. If you wish to participate, please reach out to us at sulisz@fesi-sport.org. #Sustainability #Webinar

Find out more about the #CSDDD that has just been published at the EU official journal and future rules that will start to apply for the biggest companies from July 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣7️⃣

🇭🇺 Hungarian Presidency of the EU Begins❗ 🇪🇺 Starting today, Hungary takes over the 6️⃣-month rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union, running from July 1st to December 31st, 2024. For this occasion, FESI has prepared a high-level analysis of the Hungarian Presidency programme, highlighting the most relevant priorities for the sporting goods industry: 🚢TRADE: 🔹Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP): Monitoring implementation and continuing the work on the GSP review, with potential relaunch of interinstitutional negotiations for a new Regulation. 🔹Free Trade Agreements (FTAs): Advancing and concluding ongoing FTA negotiations, as well as relaunching stalled negotiations with potential partners. The Hungarian Presidency will also encourage shortening the time period between the conclusion of negotiations and entry into force of agreements. 🌿CIRCULAR ECONOMY & ENVIRONMENT: 🔹"One Substance One Assessment" (OSOA) Package: The Hungarian Presidency is expected to make significant progress on the OSOA package, improving the assessment and strengthen knowledge of chemicals across the EU. 🔹Waste Framework Directive (WFD): Improving textile waste management and achieving progress in the waste hierarchy by formulating new measures that prioritise the prevention of textile waste generation. Hungary will also focus on reaching a political agreement (i.e. final compromise text). 🔹Green Claims Directive: The Hungarian Presidency will aim to achieve the greatest possible progress in the negotiations of the Green Claims Directive. 💻DIGITALISATION: 🔹Digital Services Act (DSA) & Digital Markets Act (DMA): Evaluating the implementation of these Regulations. 🔹AI Act: Preparing for AI Act implementation through consultations, exchanges of experiences and thematic events. 🤸♀️SPORT: 🔹Legacy of Major Sporting Events: A high-level conference will allow Member States to share their experiences, focusing on the broader social, cultural, and economic impacts of major sporting events. The Hungarian Presidency also aims to adopt Council Conclusions on the legacy of major sporting events. 🔹EU Sport Work Plan: The Presidency will focus on promoting healthy lifestyles through sports, which aligns with the objective of the EU Sport Work Plan to promote physical activity to maintain and improve health. 🔹European Sports Model: Strengthening social empowerment and promoting access to sport, focusing on sport's role in national identity and community building. 🔗For more details, you can find the official programme and priorities of the Hungarian Presidency here: https://lnkd.in/gwepTmkD #EUPresidency #HungarianPresidency #Trade #Environment #Digitalisation #Sport #Sustainability #Innovation

🌟 June Highlights from FESI! 🌟 June has been a dynamic and impactful month for FESI and our dedicated team. Here are some key highlights: 🔹 Events: ⚽Euro 2024: Youri Mercier Richkine & Ariane Gatti were honored to be invited by adidas to attend the exciting opening of the UEFA EURO 2024 and the Austria vs. Netherlands Game in #Germany🇩🇪. An unforgettable experience with thrilling football action! A massive THANK YOU to the adidas team and our amazing colleagues Manuel Pauser Dr. Bettina M. E. Benzing for their kind invitation. 🌏Better Cotton conference: Jerome Pero represented FESI at the Better Cotton conference in Istanbul🇹🇷, engaging in critical discussions on sustainable cotton practices and #textile manufacturing, shedding light on the latest #EU policy trends and industry best practices. 🌿Extended producer responsibility: Katarzyna Sulisz took the stage as a speaker at Erion's forum on extended producer responsibility in #Florence🇮🇹, contributing valuable insights on current EU regulatory developments on #sustainability such as Eco-design and Green claims, and the impacts on the sporting goods industry. 👥FESI Board Meeting: FESI secretariat and Board members gathered online to discuss the state of the federation, the successful implementation of our 3-year strategic development plan and debrief over the recent EU elections. 🔹 Key News: 🇪🇺EU Elections: as this month was marked by the #EUelections, FESI is currently preparing to engage with new policymakers on issues critical to our industry. 🌿#EU files: The Council adopted its general approach on two key files for the sporting goods industry - the Waste Framework and Green Claims directives - on which FESI has been closely involved, advocating for greater harmonisation across Member States. 🤸♀️Physical Inactivity: Alarming statistics from World Health Organization underline the urgent need for action on physical inactivity. In response, FESI joined forces with the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI), 40 brands, 12 sporting goods trade associations and 2 fitness trade associations on a joint paper with strong commitments from the industry to address this issue globaly. Last but not least, a less positive news, our AMAZING colleague Julia Ricketts finished her internship with us this week, after 9 months at FESI. Julia has been an immeasurable support to the team throughout the year and has brilliantly managed several key strategic files for the Corporate Responsibility Committee. The whole FESI team has been more than honoured to have worked alongside her. We will miss her dearly, but we wish her all the best in her future professional career, which will undoubtedly be crowned with success. THANK YOU dear Julia💙

🌿 Join us for two exclusive webinars on #Sustainability! 🌿 FESI is thrilled to announce our partnership with SPIN 360 to co-host two insightful webinars under the theme "Lead Sustainability to Be a Leader." These sessions are specially designed for FESI members and their affiliates, aiming to deepen our collective understanding of sustainability in the industry. 🗓️ Webinar Schedule: 🔹5th of July: LCA, Creative Upcycling, and Ecodesign We will explore LCA methodology, phases, materials, and products, HIGG index Creative Upcycling and Ecodesign 🔹15th July: Impact Reduction and Supply Chain Engagement We will explore Corporate Carbon Footprint (GHG protocol, Scope 1, 2, and 3), Brand Reduction Objectives and Supply Chain Impact Both webinars will include interactive Q&A sessions, providing you with the opportunity to engage directly with our experts. 👥 Meet Our Speakers: Elena Barone: Head of Consulting at SPIN360 Specialized in Sustainable Operations Management and Social Innovation, Elena is committed to transmitting environmental impact results and implementing reduction strategies, particularly in the luxury fashion industry. Federica Gucciardi: Sustainability Consultant at SPIN360 With an MSc in Ecodesign and Product Sustainability Management, Federica leads ecodesign activities and training programs on circularity. 📩 Interested in Joining? These webinars are exclusively open to FESI members and their affiliates. If you wish to participate, please reach out to us at sulisz@fesi-sport.org. Don't miss out on this opportunity to lead sustainability and make a difference in our industry! 🌱 #Sustainability #Webinar #FESI #Ecodesign   

🚨 New WHO Data on Physical Inactivity: The Sports Industry Unites to Call for Urgent Action  🚨 Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) released alarming data highlighting that 3️⃣1️⃣% of adults worldwide are not meeting the recommended levels of physical activity. If this trend continues, global inactivity levels are projected to rise to 35% by 2030, with significant disparities in participation based on age and gender. The economic cost of treating health conditions preventable through physical activity is estimated to exceed US$300 billion by 2030. In response, leading sporting goods companies members of FESI and the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI), including adidas, Nike, Puma, Pentland and many more, have joined forces to tackle this global crisis. Together with national sporting goods federations, fitness companies & associations, and health organizations, we are committed to leveraging our collective expertise to promote active lifestyles and ensure everyone, regardless of gender or age, can benefit from physical activity. Join us in raising awareness and driving meaningful change. Together, we can inspire a more active, healthier world. 🌍💪 👇Read our joint statement: https://lnkd.in/dtSkzNpY 🔗WHO full report: https://lnkd.in/dezd-nGm #PhysicalActivity #Health #SportingGoods #FESI #WFSGI #InactivityCrisis #ActiveLifestyle Emma P. (Mason) Zwiebler Andy Rubin Jerome Pero ISPO Tobias Gröber AFYDAD VSSÖ - Association of sporting goods producers and sporting goods dealers in Austria EuropeActive

More and more Europeans choose counterfeit over genuine sporting goods and use illegal platforms to watch sports events. The trend is particularly high among youngsters. Swipe through for more key facts and figures, and learn how counterfeiting and piracy harm sports brands and associations, broadcast organisations and, ultimately, athletes: https://lnkd.in/dWG3buhE #playfair2024 #sports #sportsevents #counterfeiting #piracy #intellectualproperty