July 22, 2025 Four years in – how is North America’s outdoor industry climate effort doing?

In a tough year for North American outdoor businesses, collective action sparked measurable climate and chemical safety wins. OIA’s 2024 reports show how collaboration is delivering impact where it counts.

The Outdoor Industry Association’s (OIA) Climate Action Corps (CAC) and Clean Chemistry and Materials Coalition (CCMC) have released their 2024 impact reports, highlighting major gains in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving chemical safety across the North American outdoor sector.

The reports underscore how coordinated, voluntary action is helping businesses adapt to an increasingly complex regulatory environment while also strengthening their operations and supply chains.

Collective action toward net-zero emissions

Since 2020, OIA member companies in the Climate Action Corps have worked to address their climate impacts. The goal: reduce emissions by 50 percent by 2030 and reach net-zero by 2050. In 2024, 61 participating companies reported measurable progress:

• 97 percent measured or progressed on Scope 1 and 2 emissions
• 90 percent are addressing Scope 3 emissions
• 95 percent have set GHG reduction action plans
• 59 percent made measurable progress toward reduction goals

These efforts include collaboration with suppliers to improve energy efficiency and shift to lower-emission materials.

First-year gains for chemical management coalition

The Clean Chemistry and Materials Coalition, launched in 2023, now has 51 members committed to responsible chemical management and innovation. The 2024 report marks the first shared industry baseline:

• 79 percent have chemical management goals
• 65 percent are developing action plans for safer chemistry
• 90 percent have communicated Restricted Substances Lists to suppliers
• Notable momentum in phasing out PFAS and increasing supply chain transparency

Outdoor industry doubles down on responsibility and resilience

The dual initiatives exemplify how business leadership can respond to climate and chemical challenges with actionable results.

“While there is still work to be done, our collective efforts in 2024 demonstrate resilience and the industry’s strong commitment to sustainability,” said Julie Brown, OIA Director of Sustainable Business Innovation.

Read more about Climate Action Corps and the progress of its brand members.