Scandinavian brands back climate pledge
The Scandinavian Outdoor Group (SOG) is strengthening its climate focus through the SOG Climate Commitment, encouraging member companies to publicly commit to climate impact reductions in line with the Paris Agreement.
Several of the group’s leading outdoor brands have now made public commitments, confirming their dedication to achieving science-based climate targets.
The SOG Climate Commitment, launched in 2022, requires companies to align with the Paris Agreement and a 1.5-degree climate ambition by setting clear emission reduction goals and reporting their progress, through a UN Race to Zero aligned initiative or the Scandinavian Textile Initiative for Climate Action, STICA.
David Nordblad (pictured), secretary general at SOG, said: "This is an important milestone, but we are far from there yet. We encourage all our members to take the necessary step and show that Scandinavian outdoor brands take the climate challenge seriously. It's critical for all businesses to stay in front in this matter.”
Michael Schragger, director of The Scandinavian Textile Initiative for Climate Action (STICA), added: “It is very encouraging to see these outdoor brands demonstrating leadership through their commitment to climate action. Not only does this make business sense, considering emerging legislation and increasing demands from retailers and financial actors. But it is the right thing to do given the seriousness of the climate challenge we all face together. There is no outdoor industry on a dead planet.”
SOG members that have currently made public climate commitments include Alfa Sko, Bergans of Norway, Fjällräven, Haglöfs, Houdini, Icebug, Isbjörn of Sweden, Lundhags, OrganoClick, Thule and Woolpower.
