US outdoor industry maps sustainability progress
The US-based Outdoor Industry Association’s (OIA) Climate Action Corps (CAC) and Clean Chemistry and Materials Coalition (CCMC) have highlighted their achievements of 2024.
Since 2020, 61 OIA members participating in the CAC have been developing solutions to combat climate change.
The collective goal is to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieve net-zero by 2050.
Progress in 2024 includes:
• 97% measuring or progressing on measuring their Scope 1 and 2 emissions; 90% addressing Scope 3 emissions
• 95% establishing GHG reduction action plans
• 59% making progress toward these targets
• Significant engagement with supply chain partners, shifting to lower-GHG products, and improving energy efficiency among suppliers
Launched in 2023, the CCMC supports members as they adopt safer chemistry. Milestones include:
• 79% of members setting chemical management goals
• 65% developing action plans to achieve safer chemistry
• 90% communicating their Restricted Substances Lists (RSL) to their suppliers
• Significant strides in phasing out PFAS and strengthening chemicals management practices throughout the supply chain
Julie Brown, OIA director of sustainable business innovation, said: “While there is still work to be done, our collective efforts in 2024 demonstrate resilience and the industry’s strong commitment to sustainability.”
