REI
Startups, Consumers Helping Brands Make Business ‘Future Positive’
In keynotes on day 3 of SB’24 San Diego, major players in electronics, beauty, retail and recycling extolled the virtues of partnering with stakeholders to drive sustainability and circularity initiatives both inside and outside their companies. ... View More
DEI, Sustainability Teams Are Linchpins of Future-Proof Organizations
Two rich discussions at SB’24 San Diego highlighted the importance of giving sustainability and DEI their rightful attention, resources and integration within successful corporate strategies. ... View More
Doing Business Better: The Role of Purpose in a Pushback Era (Sponsored)
In this session, we will explore the latest findings from Porter Novelli’s seventh annual Purpose Premium Report. Amid economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and increasing ESG pushback, what is the future of purpose-driven business? This ses... View More
DEI and sustainability: Fostering inclusive leadership for a brighter future
In our pursuit of a sustainable future, the principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) and belonging are not just complementary—they're essential. This panel delves into the powerful synergy between DEI and sustainability, exploring how integ... View More
New ‘Climate Label’ Requires Companies to Invest in Climate Solutions
Talk is cheap: The first-of-its-kind certification requires internal carbon pricing and funding for GHG-reduction projects as criteria — aiming to accelerate corporate climate investment. ... View More
Brands Are Shaping a Better Future by Designing for How People Live
SB Brand-Led Culture Change featured a host of insights into how brands are engaging customers and changing behaviors through circular design and making energy-efficient choices “normal;” and two new guides aim to equip businesses to meaningfully... View More
Anti-Black Friday Movement Continues to Promote Repair, Reuse Over Rampant Consumption
The antidote to the annual shopping frenzy promotes reuse and repair over buying new, and a more mindful approach when we do shop. ... View More
Unprecedented Industry Collab Paves Way for Decarbonization of Global Supply Chains
With foundational support from Apple, Amazon, Meta, Nike, PepsiCo and REI, the Clean Energy Procurement Academy aims to equip companies with the knowledge required to shift to clean energy. ... View More
REI Initiative Aims to Put Everyone in the US Within 5 Minutes of Natural Spaces
The US is rich in love of the outdoors but poor in access and infrastructure — especially for communities in dense, urban areas; over 100M people do not have a public park or green space within a 10-minute walk from home. ... View More
Consumer Product Brands Embrace Responsible Forestry
When it comes to forest products, Bio Pappel, HP, Melissa & Doug, REI and Amazon are all leaders in responsible sourcing. What does this commitment look like in practice? ... View More
Outdoor Apparel Brands Present Path to Lower-Impact Textile, Apparel Factories
Study by Burton, New Balance, Patagonia, REI, Gore and the Outdoor Industry Association reveal major CO2, cost and energy savings with decarbonized heating processes. ... View More
As REI Prepares to #OptOutside for 5th Year, CEO Says It’s Not Enough
Outdoor retailer unveils aggressive, new sustainability commitments around waste and eliminating unnecessary packaging; urges employees, business leaders and consumers to “opt to act” on waste. ... View More
REI Co-op Announces Record Financial Results, Major Expansion of Rentals and Used Gear
Co-op that rejected Black Friday sets out to connect 150 million more Americans to the outdoors ... View More
REI Again Urging Americans to #OptOutside, Studying Link to Human Health
For the fourth year in a row, this Black Friday, REI will close all 153 stores, process no online payments and pay more than 12,000 employees to #OptOutside with friends and family. ... View More
REI, Microsoft Rallying Companies to Support Washington’s Proposed Carbon Fee
Next month’s election could potentially be historic for Washington State, where voters will have the choice of enacting the first-in-the-nation carbon fee — a concrete measure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the state. Measure 1631 has the ... View More
REI Co-op continues commitment to sustainability by hosting 11 used gear swaps across the country on Oct. 27
"Our commitment to used gear is part of our broader effort to offer affordable, sustainable gear to our customers," said Peter Whitcomb, REI director of new business development. "Swapping gear is a fun way for our members to connect, ... View More
REI continues support of National Scenic Trails, New Investments in 2018
In celebration of 50 years of National Scenic Trails, REI Co-op is investing a total of $643,000 in 17 nonprofit organizations dedicated to stewarding and maintaining the country’s 11 National Scenic Trails. ... View More
In its 80th year, REI Co-op turned record sales into record impact
Since its founding in 1938, REI has worked to awaken a lifelong love for the outdoors, for all, through sustainable growth and reinvestment into the communities it serves. ... View More
