May 16, 2024 Sustainability Program at OutDoor by ISPO
OutDoor by ISPO is just around the corner. Suston has picked out the the best sustainability-related expert panels, discussions, and workshops that you won’t want to miss!
Monday, June 3
10:00-10:30
Climeworks: How we are Shaping Carbon Removal Solutions
With Charlotte Bricheux, Climeworks
Hall A3, EOG Stage
Climeworks, is a Swiss climate-tech scaleup founded in 2009 by ETH PhD graduates Christoph Gebald and Jan Wurzbacher, and is on a mission to combat climate change by removing CO₂ from the atmosphere. As pioneers in direct air capture (DAC), they’ve built the first operational and commercial facilities that filter CO₂ directly from ambient air. Their recent offering, Climeworks Solutions, provides a tailored and holistic approach for customers, combining DAC technology with complementary solutions like afforestation, biochar, and enhanced weathering. Climeworks supports pioneers like Mammut and Breitling have a meaningful impact on the climate, by reaching the last mile of their net-zero journeys. Join this session to hear about the technology and Climework’s journey.
10:00 – 10:45
Biodiversity: How to make a positive impact on Biodiversity, the role of the Oudoor industry
Panel Talk with Anna Rodewald, Hanna Denes, Mackenzie Muir, Tanya Bascombe
Hall A3, Green Stage (A3.526)
10:30 – 11:30
Supply Chain Monitoring System with Ortovox
With Andreas Wolf, Anna Mack, Robert Hellwig, Ortovox
Hall A3, EOG Stage
“The German Supply Chain Act is in place since 01.01.2023 and obligates German brands to monitor not only TIER 1 but also their deeper supply chains. Therefore, ORTOVOX developed a monitoring concept to fulfill its due diligence in an efficient and resource-saving way. The concept contains a framework for categorizing suppliers into three performance levels considering social and environmental aspects and an automated data query process for the suppliers.”
Using food and dietary analogies (easier to digest!), she will take the time to explain why LCA’s are important for the future within textiles and how LCA could, and should be used within businesses. Let’s shift the mindset of Long Complicated Algorithms to be Lovely Creative Adventures!
11:00 – 12:00 (all days)
Sustainability Hub Guided Tour
With Anna Rodewald
Hall A3, Sustainability Hub
The Sustainability Hub is a marketplace that showcases the latest approaches to ESG (environment, social, and governance) solutions in the sports industry and beyond. Get a compact overview of the Sustainability Hub, provided by GreenroomVoice and meet the exhibitors in person. No registration required, just come by 15 minutes before the tour and grab your headphones at the Info Point.
11:30 – 12:00
Impacto: An Outdoor Footwear Carbon Footprint Study
With Giulio Piccin, Aku
Hall A3, EOG Stage
The Italian outdoor footwear producer Aku presents Impacto, its study on outdoor footwear carbon footprint based on the internationally recognized ISO 14067:2018 CFP Systematic Approach. It will show the benefits of having scientifically calculated data for product impact improvement plans and the challenges of communicating these results to the end user.
12:00 – 13:00
Carbon Removal Workshop with Climeworks
With Kyra Vertes Von Sikorszky, Climeworks
Hall A3, EOG Stage
Join Climeworks’ carbon removal workshop, diving into how companies like Mammut and Breitling have partnered with Climeworks to neutralize their hard-to-abate emissions. Climeworks will be sharing best-practices on how to build a holistic, high-quality portfolio, for attendees to take home and input into their own net-zero strategies.
13:00 – 13:30
Circularity 2.0 – How to Track the Transition
With David Quass, VF Corp
Hall A3, EOG Stage
After years of business activity in the circular space, we still find ourselves short of the sectoral progress needed. In this session we will explore how circular indicators can drive accountability, improved operationalization and value creation across organizations. VF Corporation will provide insight into their journey of adopting the cross sectoral Circular Transition Indicator (CTI) framework by WBCSD into the fashion space. CTI is an enabler to speak a common language around Circularity, manage against an aligned direction and measure progress. Join the session to learn about the indicator framework and concrete use cases presented by VF Corporation.
13:30 – 14:00
Helping Users Of Outdoor Products Behave In A Way That Is Compatible With Nature Conservation
With Thorsten Unseld, Digitise the Planet
Hall A3, EOG Stage
The digitization of the leisure sector poses new challenges for nature conservation in the area of visitor activity control, as users and tourists increasingly inform themselves via digital media. After all, the rules for the use of nature are not known and are not accessible online either. With its technology Digitize the Planet is bringing this kind of information to the outdoor apps and finally to the outdoor athletes and is helping the outdoor industry to make the use of outdoor products more sustainable. The non-profit association Digitize the Planet sees itself as an interface between nature conservation, administration, tourism and the outdoor industry and takes a neutral position in terms of orientation and communication.
14:00 – 15:30
Bergfreunde Climate Workshop: Introduction to Science Based Targets
With David Galla, Bergfreunde GmbH
Hall A3, EOG Conference Room A32
This session will explore the basics around and the concept of science-aligned and science-based climate targets (SBTs). Attendees will gain practical knowledge and learn about the steps necessary to effectively set ambitious climate goals. The theoretical part will be supplemented by real-world case studies from outdoor brands that have already set themselves scientific climate targets. They will share their experience in setting such targets and discuss challenges and benefits they have encountered in doing so. Through this session, participants will be equipped to drive meaningful change and contribute to Bergfreunde’s commitment to tackle climate change.
14:30 – 15:00
The Materiality Assessment as key to successful sustainability initiatives
With Karin Ekberg, Stefanie Rieder-Hass, Leadership & Sustainability
Hall A3, EOG Stage
Join Leadership and Sustainability at the OutDoor by ISPO fair for an insightful session on materiality assessments in the context of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). What does double materiality mean? What steps does a materiality analysis include? What is its value? For which companies is it already mandatory? Why is it advisable to start dealing with the topic now? What are the biggest challenges and opportunities?
Learn how a Materiality Assessment will help you to navigate complex environmental and social challenges while fostering sustainable practices essential for long-term success in the market.
15:00 – 16:00
The Importance of Repair
With Ben Blischke, Intersport
Hall A3, EOG stage
In a busy world of sustainability targets, data, and reporting, Repair stands as a beacon to reconnect to something deeper and more human-centered. Something which connects us to our communities, our parents, our products, and ourselves. While recycling threatens to speed up consumption, repair forces us to slow down.
This presentation will explore the wider topics surrounding repair, of how looking after our products reconnects us to our own sense of agency, creativity, pride, and appreciation for others. It will explore some of the social factors that make repair such a strong force for positivity and hope, against climate anxiety and fear. How can companies embrace Repair, and it’s open-source mindset?
The example of Intersport’s work with iFixit.com will be examined, along with key learnings for companies thinking of taking a similar path.
15:00 – 16:00 (all days)
Material Lab Guided Tour
With Leonhard NimaFounder, Studio Nima
Hall A3, Sustainability Hub
The Material Lab is an exhibition of innovative, bio-based materials as part of the Sustainability Hub. Exhibitors showcase the life cycle and steps of their material development, from raw material to intermediary steps and the final product. Get a compact overview of the Material Lab, provided by Studio Nima and meet the exhibitors in person. No registration required, just come by 15 minutes before the tour and grab your headphones at the Info Point.
16:00 – 17:30
Climate Workshop: Taking Your Climate Goals A Step Further
With David Galla, Bergfreunde GmbH
Hall A3, EOG Conference Room A32
The objective of this session is to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of science-based climate targets and their significance in driving effective climate action. By exploring the distinction between science-based climate targets and conventional targets, attendees will gain insights into how companies can align their sustainability goals with scientific criteria. This session will cover the prerequisites for setting science-based targets, the scientific criteria such as those outlined in the Paris Agreement (e.g., aiming for 1.5°C), and where to access further information for implementation. Through a real-world case study from a brand within the industry, participants will examine practical strategies and outcomes. Ultimately, this session aims to equip attendees with actionable steps towards setting and achieving ambitious climate targets.
Tuesday, June 4
7:30 – 9:00
EOG Industry Breakfast
CSR Hub
Join the EOG team for a selection of relevant industry presentations, a chance to network with your peers, and of course, breakfast.
10:00 – 10:30
Biosynthetics: Circularity, Recycling and Future Outlooks
With Dr. Ashley Holding, Circuvate
Hall A3, EOG Stage
What are biosynthetics? What are the major roadblocks to their implementation? How sustainable are they, really? Does it matter where the bio-based feedstock comes from? And, are biosynthetics in competition with recycled synthetics or are they complementary strategies? In this talk, Dr. Ashley Holding will unpack the topic of biosynthetics and address some of these questions and more, as well as exploring what the future holds for biosynthetics. Particularly, the potential for a circular ecosystem based on biosynthetics will be discussed, introducing learnings from a recent biosynthetic fibre recycling project.
10:15 – 10:45
Sustainability Hub Guided Tour for Young Talents
With Anna Rodewald
Hall A3, Sustainability Hub
The Sustainability Hub is a marketplace that showcases the latest approaches to ESG (environment, social, and governance) solutions in the sports industry and beyond. Get a compact overview of the Sustainability Hub, provided by GreenroomVoice and meet the exhibitors in person. No registration required, just come by 15 minutes before the tour and grab your headphones at the Info Point.
10:30 – 11:00
Introduction to Circular Systems
With Martha Willis, Accelerating Circularity
Hall A3, EOG Stage
Accelerating Circularity is an action-oriented “do-tank” whose mission is to build circular systems that turn used textiles into new raw materials. Join this session to learn about the challenges and opportunities from their production scale recycling trials using post- consumer waste, and learn about the next phase of work: Building Circular Systems.
12:00 – 12:30
Fibre Fragmentation from Textiles
With Elliot Bland, The Microfiber Consortium
Hall A3, EOG Stage
As our understanding of the environmental impact of fibre fragmentation grows, organizations want to know what they can do to make product change to mitigate fibre fragmentation. To achieve this, we must first understand how the design of a textile affects fibre fragmentation.
The Microfibre Data Portal now holds over 800 tested fabrics with microfibre loss data alongside detailed fabric specifications. Our analysis of this data has enabled us to identify the key drivers of fibre fragmentation and thus, research priorities for the future.
This session will look to provide a broad understanding of the issue, share some insights from our recent analysis of The Microfibre Data Portal and identify ways you can work with your suppliers today, to create product change.
12:00 – 12:45
The Outdoor Industry Compass presents: Eco-Consumers – Separating Hype from Reality
Panel Talk with Claudia Klingelhöfer, Chief Digital Officer, EDM Publication
Hall A3, Green Stage (A3.526)
Will outdoor consumers shop on values? Or how do we engage with an eco-fatigue consumer? Outdoor brands must lead from the front, but the stakes are higher than ever before. Bastian Graber (Circana, former NPD Group) and Brand Strategist, Fredrik Ekström will share the latest consumer behavior trends based on sales data, consumer panels and expert interviews. They will also explain how consumer-centric sustainability strategies can help brands stay relevant and appeal to consumers who are eager to do good but that primarily just wants to have fun. In a panel discussion with brand ambassadors, we dive into out how brand engagement and a purpose driven business approach come together successfully.
12:30 – 13:00
Durability of Waterproof Jackets
With Judith Waller, Mid Sweden University
Hall A3, EOG Stage
There is currently no method to measure product durability, although it is key to a more sustainable industry. In spring 2023, we initiated a global project with the aim to create a common industry standard measurement for product durability, accounting for product function and performance. To understand what durability means in the case of WWB jackets, we will present an insight into why products “fail“ from a physical perspective, based on the inspection of hundreds of well-worn and end-of-life jackets, and how we can use this information to develop a testing protocol to measure the durability of jackets that reflects real usage.
13:00 – 14:00
rPolyester: Reality Zone Workshop
With Martha Willis, Accelerating Circularity
Hall A3, EOG Stage
Is it possible to source recycled polyester from textile feedstocks? Accelerating Circularity’s Reality Zone details the who, what, and where of thermo-mechanically and chemically recycled polyester. Join this workshop to find out the reality of what is commercially available in recycled polyester from textile feedstocks. Spend time with the experts on recycling and fiber formation of recycled polyester materials, touch and feel textile-textile recycled materials and debate with your industry peers how challenges can become opportunities.
14:00 – 15:00
LCA – Lovely Creative Adventures?
With Bowie Miles, Textiles consultant
Hall A3, EOG Stage
We know that LCA’s require a large amount of data entry – then some magic happens and then we get a number out at the end. However, let me ask you; Do we really understand what that number represents? What does it mean to us – as a business or on a personal level? And how will it really change what we do?
Bowie would like to share with you her journey of LCA and her dream – to demystify LCA and encourage widespread understanding and adoption for ‘normal’ people. Using food and dietary analogies (easier to digest!), she will take the time to explain why LCA’s are important for the future within textiles and how LCA could, and should be used within businesses. Let’s shift the mindset of Long Complicated Algorithms to be Lovely Creative Adventures!
15:00 – 15:45
Breaking Business Barriers to Net Zero Emissions
Hall A3, Green Stage (A3.526)
Businesses around the world are rising to the challenge of setting Net Zero targets. However, the transformation required to meet these targets is not yet part of business-as-usual. To deliver a clear Net Zero transition, businesses must set out how they will change assets, operations and ultimately, entire business models towards Net Zero-aligned emissions reductions. It requires businesses to demonstrate high levels of ambition, action and accountability. To understand how businesses can achieve this, it is vital to know more about the complex challenges sustainability decision-makers face, both internal and external. The Carbon Trust surveyed over 400 senior sustainability decision-makers in large businesses on the biggest barriers to their Net Zero transition. This presentation will use the findings to present solutions, incorporating our expertise and client work, to help businesses in the outdoor sector break the barriers and maximise the opportunities a Net Zero transition presents.
15:00 – 16:00
Future of Sustainability Data
With Katy Stevens (EOG), Debbie Read (Equip Outdoor), Melanie Grünwald (Yonderland)
Hall A3, EOG Stage
Sustainability is rapidly becoming a data driven discipline due to increasing demands from regulation, reporting and to assess sustainability performance as well as communicate this transparently to empower consumers to make informed choices. Currently data is being generated and transferred in many different ways which is becoming increasingly chaotic. To reduce complexity, a harmonized approach would be beneficial and the industry has developed and tested approaches to generate and communicate this data. In this session, we will discuss what sustainability data is, why it is needed, and discuss what best practice looks like in the outdoor industry.
16:00 – 16:45
Outdoor Industry: The leading climate and global sustainability solution provider?
Panel Talk with:
- Dennis Pamlin, CEO, NCI & Senior Advisor RISE
- Arne Strate, CEO, European Outdoor Group
- David Ekelund, CEO, Icebug
- Marie-Laure Piednoir, Global Sustainability & Impact Director, Salomon
- Christian Schneidermeier, CEO, Ortovox
- Heiko Buch-Illing, CEO, Outdoor Institute
Hall A3, Green Stage (A3.526)
This session will bring together industry leaders and international experts to discuss the leading role the outdoor sector can play in delivering global sustainability with focus on sustainable wardrobes and flourishing lives for 11 billion people. The focus is on an expanded climate and innovation agenda where the focus shifts from reducing problems to delivering the solutions society needs. The world needs exponential uptake of sustainable solutions and the role the outdoor industry and partners can play in this transformation will be discussed. The session will also provide an opportunity for stakeholders to join the Outdoor Climate Innovation Initiative (OCII) and present positive impact from the outdoor industry at COP29 and 30.
16:00 – 17:00
Grievance Mechanisms with Fair Wear Foundation
With Mariette Van Amstel, Fair Wear Foundation
Hall A3, EOG Stage
Grievance mechanisms within the supply chain are becoming increasingly important. This need is highlighted by the OECD and addressed in mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence (mHRDD) regulations. Fair Wear’s long-lasting experience with access to remedy, including its complaint helpline, where factory workers can voice concerns, demonstrates the value of accessible grievance channels. Brands and factories can begin by strengthening their internal grievance mechanisms, providing a solid foundation for transparency, trust, and compliance with international standards. Join this session to hear more about Fair Wear’s grievance mechanism.
18:00 – 22:00
VAUDE Sustainability Party
Hall A3, Sustainability Hub
Celebrate with us at the VAUDE Sustainability Party on Monday 03.06. from 18:00! Come along and round off a successful day at the fair with beer, cocktails, delicious food and cool beats from our live DJ.
Wednesday, June 5
14:00 – 14:45
Circular Material Innovations for a Sustainable Transformation
Panel Talk with Leonhard Nima, Studio Nima
Hall A3, Green Stage (A3.526)
What are the latest developments of sustainable and innovative materials and how can they drive sustainable transformation? In this session, we will dive into best practice examples for circular materials and discuss their development journeys, potential and current challenges. We are going to explore bio-based textile fibres, biodegradable biopolymers and circular technologies; a variety of innovative materials made from biowaste from walnut shells, agricultural byproducts such as pineapple leaves and hemp residue, wood chips and sunflowers. We will look at examples from our Material Lab exhibition and will explore use cases for the sports industry and discuss the way forward for innovative circular materials.
Photo: ISPO Messe München
