It's important to start the discussion internally, even when everything isn't set in stone." Pascale Moreau, Founder and Managing Director, Ohana Public Affairs In our latest webinar, Pascale speaks about how The European Union is cracking down on sustainability in the textile industry. If your outdoor brand is producing products or doing business in the EU, you need to begin your compliance efforts now. Learn more by watching our recording and register for our next Comply Worldwide Webinar, happening this month, via the link here: https://bit.ly/4bWGs8E #webinar #textiles #insights #sustainability
Outdoor Industry Association
Non-profit Organization Management
Boulder, CO 74,020 followers
Leading the outdoor industry since 1989. Because together we are a force.
About us
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) collaborates with members and key stakeholder groups to move the needle in our key focus areas of outdoor recreation and trade policy, sustainable business innovation and outdoor participation while providing meaningful benefits to help your business thrive. Together we are a force for: Thriving Business – Advocating for the collective group on policy matters and business imperatives Thriving People – Building an equitable and inclusive outdoors Thriving Planet – Collaborative action to mitigate climate change disruption to our supply chains and to the outdoors
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http://outdoorindustry.org
External link for Outdoor Industry Association
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Boulder, CO
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1989
- Specialties
- outdoor recreation and outdoor industry
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Boulder, CO 80302, US
Employees at Outdoor Industry Association
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Bill Hearn
CEO at Waldies Original Comfy Clogs / Effervescent Inc
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Diana Seung
President / Board Director
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Phyllis Grove
Board Director | Brand Builder | Marketing & Direct-to-Consumer eCommerce Leader | Business Growth Strategy & Value Creation
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Lindsay Warner
Journalist and copywriter
Updates
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Stay updated with the latest in the outdoor industry through our monthly Outdoorist newsletter. This month's highlights include: • 2024 Outdoor Participation Trends: A record 175.8 million people enjoyed outdoor activities in 2023. • EU Sustainability Policies: An overview of new regulations impacting outdoor brands. • Collaboration Spotlight: MiiR, Stanley 1913, and YETI team up for a bold new initiative. • Alaska's Homelands: Outdoor businesses celebrate significant protections for AK's natural heritage. Join the Outdoorist community. Sign up for our newsletter, including news from the outdoor industry, jobs and more via the link here: https://bit.ly/3P6PN4q #news #press #outdoorindustry
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“For any business that wants to succeed in today’s competitive marketplace, understanding the evolving consumer base and how they choose to spend their time outdoors is essential knowledge.” - Kent Ebersole, President of OIA Read how OIA’s Participation Trends data is shaping conversations across the country via The Daily by Outdoor Retailer. #news #outdoorindustry #data
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Happy Fourth of July week from the Outdoor Industry Association! As we get ready to sign off for the holiday and spend time outdoors with family and friends, we encourage you to do the same. Whether you're hiking, floating, camping, climbing, or paddling, remember to recreate responsibly. Follow the link for quick tips on how to be a responsible outdoor recreationalist this Fourth of July: https://bit.ly/45MMiqV Recreate Responsibly Coalition #outdoors #getoutside
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Join us in celebrating the outstanding members of OIA's Sustainability Advisory Council featuring the Climate Action Corps and The Clean Chemistry Materials Coalition committees! Their efforts support OIA’s mission to empower every outdoor company to take bold steps toward a sustainable future. Thank you for being catalysts for meaningful change. Learn more about our sustainability programs and how your business can get involved here: https://bit.ly/46Ulxzx CAC Steering Committee: • Gregory Gausewitz,REI • Kim Drenner, Patagonia • Alicia Chin, Smartwool • Guru S. Larson, Columbia Sportswear Company • Ashley Seaward, PeopleForBikes • Marie Måwe, W. L. Gore & Associates • Theresa McKenney, NEMO Equipment • Kristen Bandurski, Red Wing Shoe Co. • Carol Shu, The North Face • John Stokes, New Balance • Lisa VanBladeren, YETI CCMC Steering Committee: • Taylor Ralph, Burton Snowboards • Alex Lauver, Outdoor Research • Kevin Myette, bluesign technologies ag • Kim Suarez, Marmot • Greg Breitmaier, MYSTERY RANCH • Theresa McKenney, NEMO Equipment • Laura Hoch, Patagonia #sustainability #outdoorindustry #advisory
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MiiR, Stanley 1913, and YETI have teamed up in a collaboration known as the Drinkware CoLab to drastically reduce supply chain emissions and environmental impact of manufacturing. Facilitated by OIA, these three heritage brands are leading the charge toward a more sustainable future, setting new standards for eco-friendly practices in the industry. By leveraging innovative solutions and shared resources, they aim to minimize their environmental footprint and inspire others to follow suit. This bold initiative showcases their commitment to protecting our planet while continuing to deliver high-quality, durable products we all love. The project supports OIA’s goal to take bold, collective action against climate change by reducing and removing greenhouse gas emissions across the outdoor industry, carving a new, bold path for others to follow. MiiR, Stanley, and YETI participated in the Drinkware CoLab through OIA’s Climate Action Corps, the outdoor industry’s collaborative model to lead on climate action. Discover how this partnership is paving the way for a greener future and what it means for the outdoor community via the link here: https://bit.ly/3W1R9kP #collaboration #sustainability #drinkware #outdoorindustry
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Did you miss our education sessions at Outdoor Retailer? Whether you want to dive deeper into a topic or catch up on a session you missed, download the slides from our education sessions and be a catalyst for meaningful change with OIA! Access the education slide decks here: https://bit.ly/3LKGhPO Pictured: OIA's Director of Research, Kellyann Davis, presenting insights from the 2024 Participation Trends Report. #education #outdoorindustry #data
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Join our webinar tomorrow, June 26, at 10am MT to learn about the EU's current and upcoming legislation on sustainable textile production. You'll hear from Pascale Moreau, Founder and Managing Director of Ohana Public Affairs, about the most critical policy files that will impact the textile and fashion industry in the next years, including updated policy timelines and anticipated timelines for business compliance. The session will equip you with actionable insights to prepare your brand for sustainable product development. Register via the link below: #webinar #sustainability #outdoorindustry
Comply Worldwide Webinar Series: Preparing for EU Sustainability Requirements
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This Pride Month, we're proud to highlight the LGBTQ+ community's significant engagement in outdoor activities. LGBTQ+ individuals make up 11.3% of the outdoor participant base (19.9M) and have total participation rates above 60%, making them the most active adult cohort in outdoor recreation. Explore their impactful contributions and celebrate inclusivity in the great outdoors via our 2024 Participation Trends Report. #trends #participation #recreation #outdoorindustry
Pride Outside: LGBTQ+ Individuals are the Most Active Adult Cohort in Outdoor Recreation
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As we head into a long summer weekend of biking, hiking, climbing and playing outside, we want to extend a thanks to everyone that attended our OIA Education Sessions at Outdoor Retailer. Stay tuned next week as we share the slide decks from the sessions so you can apply our insights and be a catalyst for meaningful change! OIA Staff pictured from left to right: • Breana Nehls, Climate Action Corps Manager • Hannah Wintucky, Government Affairs Manager • Julie M.H. Brown, Director of Sustainability Innovation • Kellyann Davis, Director of Research • Andriana Rogers, Director of Marketing and Communications #summersolstice #outdoorindustry #playoutside
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