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REI Co-op Celebrates Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Package

REI Co-op applauds the passage of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684). This legislation includes historic measures to combat the climate crisis, including investments in natural climate solutions (like reforestation efforts), ecological resiliency, active…

Nov 12, 2021

REI Applauds the Biden Administration for Restoration of National Monuments

REI Co-op applauds the Biden Administration for preserving the integrity of the Antiquities Act and restoring the boundaries of the Bears Ears, Grand Staircase-Escalante, and Northeast Canyons and Seamounts National Monuments. This is a victory for all those who care about protecting public lands…

Oct 12, 2021

REI Co-op: Update on racial equity commitments

In July 2020, we outlined an initial set of commitments detailing our work to advance racial equity at REI and beyond. We pledged to be transparent about our progress and share regular updates.

Oct 7, 2021

REI Supports the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

The principle that each person is guaranteed a vote is foundational to both our co-op and our democracy. REI remains committed to broadening civic engagement as we work to create a more equitable co-op and society.

Sep 7, 2021

REI Supports the Trans Community

The trans community is facing a sustained and extraordinary attack. Just a few months into 2021, multiple state legislative sessions have already set a record for the greatest number of bills in history aimed to restrict rights for transgender people.

Apr 26, 2021

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REI Co-op update on our racial equity commitments

In July 2020, we accelerated our work to advance racial equity at REI and beyond. In addition to outlining an initial set of commitments, we pledged to be transparent about our progress and share regular updates.

Apr 14, 2021

Cooperative Action: REI Co-op launches new platform to drive positive change through collective action

Throughout our history, REI Co-op has been committed to bringing people and nature closer together in pursuit of a life well lived. Continuing a legacy of environmental stewardship and cultural impact, we’re taking the next step by inviting our nearly 15,000 employees, 20 million members and…

Apr 14, 2021

REI Condemns Voter Suppression Legislation

REI is committed to broadening civic engagement and advancing racial equity within the co-op and across society at large. The idea that one person is guaranteed one vote is foundational to both our co-op and our democracy.

Apr 8, 2021

REI Co-op Statement on Violence Against the Asian American & Pacific Islander Community

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected us all, but its impacts have not been equal. Time and again, those in historically marginalized communities have borne not just the brunt of the disease itself, but the majority of the economic and social impacts as well.

Mar 17, 2021

Statement in support of Rep. Deb Haaland as Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior

At REI Co-op, we believe protecting our planet for generations to come will take all of us, but it cannot happen without strong leadership from our federal government. That’s why we support Representative Deb Haaland’s nomination to serve as Secretary of the Department of the Interior.

Feb 18, 2021