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The Outdoor Industry Association is doing incredible work to conserve the natural world for current and future generations to enjoy. We saw that work firsthand as a partner at last week’s inaugural #CatalystConference. Our very own Bee Hui Yeh led a workshop session on how carbon credits can be a core pillar of an impactful sustainability strategy. ?A few key takeaways for those who are curious: 1?? Decarbonizing supply chains: Brands like GORE-TEX Brand and Patagonia are leading the way by electrifying manufacturing processes, switching to renewable energy, and investing in supplier engagement to lower emissions at scale. 2?? From competition to collaboration: Open-source tools like The Higg Index and cross-industry partnerships are driving systemic change and scaling carbon reduction efforts across supply chains. 3?? Climate goals aligned to business goals: Companies like Burton Snowboards and Stanley 1913 are tying revenue targets to sustainability initiatives, ensuring carbon reductions and removals remain central to their growth strategies. 4?? Urgency & innovation: The time to act is now. From bioengineered materials to renewable-powered manufacturing, leaders emphasized the need for bold, scalable solutions to create a climate-resilient future. Emile Newman

A major part of rebalancing the planet is protecting and restoring Earth's ability to absorb and sequester carbon. Reforestation and Improved Forest Management (IFM) projects are doing exactly that, and our partners at Lucanet are directly contributing to scaling up these initiatives.

The more multilateral climate action can be, the more impactful it can be. COP29 has the chance to drive meaningful collaboration towards measurable results?—?but how can we know if this year's summit in Baku will move the needle for climate finance? Our Global Head of Corporate Affairs and Policy Lucy Hargreaves has her analysis of the signals to look for going in and coming out of COP29. ?? Take a look!

In 2024, we shifted our approach to carbon credits by partnering with the climate solutions network Patch, directing our focus toward high-impact, durable carbon removal solutions. Recently, I joined the Patch team in Scotland to see firsthand how technologies—like enhanced rock weathering, and biogenic carbon capture — are permanently removing CO2 from our atmosphere. Our investment isn’t just about balancing emissions; it's about supporting the future of these pioneering solutions, helping them grow and play a key role in reducing global emissions over the long term. A big thank you to the teams at Patch (Karla Rivershaw, Erin Mullooly, Joe Cruttwell), UNDO, and The Carbon Removers for an inspiring, in-depth look into the technologies driving change. #Sustainability #CarbonRemoval #ClimateSolutions #SEP