The European Outdoor Group are pleased to welcome 4 new members

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One Percent for The Planet have joined the EOG as an Associate Member, and the EOG are a Environmental Partner. This reciprocal relationship creates meaningful benefits for members of both organisations:

• EOG members can now count their membership fees toward their annual 1% for the Planet commitment, making it easier than ever to reach their environmental giving goals
• Existing 1% for the Planet members can direct their contributions toward EOG's sustainability initiatives, including decarbonisation projects, responsible consumption programs and environmental education
• Both networks gain access to enhanced insights about environmental solutions and best practices from Europe and the United States

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Kate Williams, CEO, 1% for the Planet

We’re honored to join the European Outdoor Group as an associate member and to collaborate with others who are deeply committed to environmental responsibility. At 1% for the Planet, we know that meaningful change happens when values align—and this partnership reflects our shared dedication to protecting the natural world.

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Reju are a materials regeneration company.  They recover materials that would otherwise be dumped, burned or buried and will regenerate them to create a new material that will feel and function better than new and using 50% fewer carbon emissions. Reju plan to do this at an unprecedented speed and scale.

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Gianluca Pandolfo | Head of Sales & Business Development EMEA. Reju

“Joining the European Outdoor Group marks a significant step for Reju as we work to scale textile-to-textile regeneration across Europe. The EOG’s leadership in sustainability and circularity perfectly aligns with our mission to regenerate post-consumer textile waste into recycled polyester. We look forward to collaborating with like-minded brands to drive systemic change in the outdoor industry and accelerate the transition to a truly circular economy.” -

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We welcome the VSSÖ - Verband der Sportartikelerzeuger und Sportartikelhändler Österreichs as a new National Association member joining other Associations from across Europe.They join the EOG with the aim of using their membership to add value to the EOG and to their members.

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The VSSÖ unites the sports industry and specialist sports retailers under one roof, pools the strengths of its members, and resolutely advocates for their interests. Our goal of increasing the competitiveness of the Austrian sports and bicycle retail industry and its suppliers is based on three pillars: members, organization, and service.

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Founded in 1992 and with working 35,000 companies selling products into 100 countries, OEKO-TEX® International Association for Research and Testing in the Field of Textile and Leather Ecology consists of 17 independent textile and leather testing institutes in Europe and Japan, with offices in more than 70 countries. Their institutes conduct both laboratory tests and company audits in accordance with global guidelines. Their comprehensive product and process tests allow organisations to manage risk, meet legal requirements and protect both people and the planet.

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Carolin Franitza, Stakeholder Manager. Oeko Tex

"We are proud to join the European Outdoor Group as an associate member. At OEKO-TEX, we see collaboration as essential to driving meaningful change. EOG brings together organizations aligned with our values of transparency and sustainability. We look forward to contributing our expertise to support safer, more responsible supply chains in the outdoor sector."

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