European Outdoor Group (EOG)

One of the key pillars of our work involves the promotion of participation in outdoor activities, and doing that in a responsible way that also encourages more diversity and inclusivity. It’s a challenge to achieve all of this, and much of the work that is done on behalf of the industry is led by our colleagues at the It's Great Out There Coalition and Opening Up The Outdoors, while many individual EOG members and other organisations run their own great projects. The European Outdoor Summit (EOS) is a great opportunity to provide a platform for some of these, showcasing best in class examples of engagement and activism. In Cambridge, one of the summit’s keynote speakers will be Gillian Rosh, who will talk about how Protect Our Winters Europe is welcoming vulnerable young people into the outdoors. Find the full agenda and register for the summit at https://lnkd.in/eesvcww9. #outdoors #outdoorindustry #EOS24 #itsgreatoutthere #diversity #inclusion

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In preparing for this year’s European Outdoor Summit (EOS), we have been working with the faculty at Cambridge Judge Business School to develop a programme that covers some wider business topics that are relevant to the outdoor sector. We have lined up speakers who will explore some of these in the context of our industry. Historically, financial reporting standards have specified how firms measure, summarise, and disclose their performance in financial statements. Now, increased demand for climate and sustainability related information about firms, has led to more scrutiny of existing disclosures, significant developments in disclosure regulations, and a broad re-thinking of the ecosystem of information. Mike Willis, Management Practice Associate Professor / Executive Master of Accounting Programme Director at the business school, will provide a comprehensive, global overview of these new reporting requirements and identify potential paths forward. Find the full agenda and register for the summit at https://lnkd.in/eesvcww9. #outdoors #outdoorindustry #EOS2024 #collaboration #CSR #sustainability

Since early 2023, the European Outdoor Group (EOG) and the BSI - Bundesverband der Deutschen Sportartikelindustrie e.V. have been running a Sustainability Data Exchange Project (SDEX). We are delighted to announce that following ongoing feedback from retail and brand partners, we have improved the questionnaire and have developed version 2.0. We will officially release the new version during a webinar on Wednesday 24th July at 15:00 BST / 16:00 CEST (1hour) and we would like to invite all industry and retail partners to join us, regardless of whether they have already used the SDEX questionnaire before or not. During the event Katy Stevens and Maïté Angleys will present the changes made to the questionnaire, give an overview of the next steps and have time to answer questions from the participants. To join the event, please register using the link below and please share this invitation with your colleagues in sales and purchasing. https://lnkd.in/e3x6SJxR #sustainability #data #SDEX

We look forward to welcoming Julian Lings, senior sustainability manager at VF Corporation Outdoor/The North Face, and Andrew Rough, chief executive officer at ACS (Advanced Clothing Solutions), as speakers at this year’s European Outdoor Summit (EOS) in Cambridge, delivered in partnership with the Outdoor Industries Association (OIA). ACS is Europe’s largest circular fashion hub that offers brands and retailers expert fulfilment, order management, cleaning, repairs, and more. Andrew will provide an insight into the launch of North Face Renewed in the UK, and Julian will speak on the same topic from a brand perspective, and explain how it fits into a focus on putting nature at the heart of a business strategy. Find the full agenda and register for the summit at https://lnkd.in/eesvcww9. #outdoors #outdoorindustry #EOS2024 #collaboration #CSR #sustainability #circularity

In two months, the 10th anniversary European Outdoor Summit (EOS) will be taking place in Cambridge in the UK, delivered in partnership with the Outdoor Industries Association (OIA). On 18th and 19th September, the summit will bring together hundreds of senior industry figures from throughout Europe, to explore key issues for our sector, with contributions from within the trade and from the wider business world. EOS 2024 will be held at the Cambridge Union Society, the oldest continuously running debating society in the world, and in building the programme, we have been working with the faculty from the Cambridge Judge Business School, an institution that is highly regarded on the international business stage. We’re delighted with the breadth, depth and varied background of speakers who will take to the summit stage. First up will be Thomas Roulet, professor of organisational sociology and leadership at the business school, who will deliver a keynote on how to build and manage effective teams, applying lessons from sport. Find the full agenda and register for the summit at https://lnkd.in/eesvcww9. #outdoors #outdoorindustry #EOS2024 #collaboration #businessinsights

More speakers have been confirmed for this year's European Outdoor Summit (EOS), which will take place in Cambridge in the UK from 18-19 September, organised in partnership with the Outdoor Industries Association (OIA). Read the full details at https://lnkd.in/e_bYbUA3. #outdoors #outdoorindustry #events #EOS2024 #collaboration

The final webinar in our Material Facts series takes place this afternoon, delivered in partnership with the Bundesverband der Deutschen Sportartikel-Industrie e.V. (BSI) and Rab. The series is for apparel brands and retailers, and breaks down the Rab Material Facts methodology. Equip Outdoor Technologies’ team will demonstrate how this open-source platform aligns with the Sustainability Data Exchange (SDEX) project in Europe and will ultimately reduce workload and increase access to standardised sustainability data. Through retail and ingredients partners, the webinars show how we must drive collaboration and engagement across the outdoor industry to address a common problem and advance a solution that both addresses our sustainability data requirements, and future proofs against coming legislation. Today, you can join Material Facts: Zips, Trims + Total Calculations at 15:00 BST. The session will explain how to complete the Material Facts template by adding the zips and trims data, and attendees will also hear from a leading trims supplier. You will finish the session with a complete Material Facts table for your test product. Register for the webinar at https://lnkd.in/dBjRRDYr #outdoors #outdoorindustry #csr #sustainability #data #collaboration

Next month, we will host a webinar by ORTOVOX - 'Supply Chain Monitoring Systems' The German Supply Chain Act has been in place since January 2023 and obligates German brands to monitor not only TIER 1, but also their deeper supply chains. As a result, ORTOVOX has developed a monitoring concept to fulfil its due diligence in an efficient and resource-saving way. The concept contains a framework for categorising suppliers into three performance levels, considering social and environmental aspects and an automated data query process for them. This webinar will explain the concept and give more details on how it can be used by a brand and corresponding suppliers. Register for the event at https://lnkd.in/eKxsWfjK. #outdoors #outdoorindustry #supplychain #csr #sustainability #collaboration

A last call to join the latest of our Material Facts webinars in partnership with the BSI and Rab. The series is for apparel brands and retailers, and breaks down the Rab Material Facts methodology. Equip Outdoor Technologies’ team will demonstrate how this open-source platform aligns with the Sustainability Data Exchange (SDEX) project in Europe and will ultimately reduce workload and increase access to standardised sustainability data. Through retail and ingredients partners, the webinars show how we must drive collaboration and engagement across the outdoor industry to address a common problem and advance a solution that both addresses our sustainability data requirements, and future proofs against coming legislation. Today, you can join Material Facts Methodology: Fabrics & Insulation at 15:00 BST. This session will outline how to use the Material Facts template to calculate your test product’s percentages, starting with fabric and insulation, and you will also hear how Gore has the data that you’ll need. Register for the webinar at https://lnkd.in/eW5c3kCu. #outdoors #outdoorindustry #csr #sustainability #data #collaboration