Thank for you interest in joining the European Outdoor Group.

For over 15 years, our membership consisted of brands, retailers and technology component providers. More recently, our membership has expanded to include national associations, research institutions, universities, consulting firms, digital services, event services, technology providers, logistics, operations, manufacturing, repair and circularity organisations and smaller brands and retailers.

When you join the EOG, you are joining a global network of over 150 member organisations.

The European Outdoor Group offers two categories of membership, determined by the Membership Committee and approved by the Board.

All members are expected to align with the values and ambitions of the outdoor industry, all membership fees are based on turnover and can be found below.

Members:
European outdoor brands, retailers, and technology component providers. Members have voting rights at the Annual Assembly.

To qualify for EOG membership organisations must:‍
- Operate as an outdoor retailer, brand, or technology provider
- Have European turnover exceeding €5 million
- Formally trade in at least three European countries
- Comply with the EOG Race to Zero mandate*
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* _{The UNFCCC Race to Zero is a global campaign that brings together businesses, cities and organisations committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement. Participants commit to setting credible climate targets, taking action to reduce emissions, and reporting transparently on progress. For the purposes of EOG membership, organisations may demonstrate compliance by joining a recognised Race to Zero initiative or by establishing equivalent independent commitments aligned with the EOG Reference Framework.}

Full details on the EOG Race to Zero mandate

Associated Members:
Associated membership is open to organisations relevant to the outdoor value chain that do not meet the criteria for membership as above. This may include:
- National/industry associations, NGOs & Academia
- Service providers
- Manufacturing or distribution
- Smaller brands and retailers or start-ups
- Other relevant stakeholders to the outdoor value chaian

Associated Members:
- Do not have voting rights at EOG meetings
- Are not required to commit to a Race to Zero initiative

If the above criteria are fulfilled then organisations are eligible to apply for membership of the EOG*

Interested organisations should complete the contact form below and a member of the EOG team will be in touch to discuss our appplication and next steps.
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*subject to our T&C's