Sustainability

(56 Results)

Sorted by: Recent

REI Co-op fights climate change and advances equity in the industry with bold new product standards

SEATTLE –To collectively fight against climate change and advance equity in the industry, REI Co-op is engaging its more than 1,000 brand partners to advance more sustainable and inclusive business practices. The REI Product Impact Standards include the co-op’s expectations for how brands are…

Dec 9, 2020

Woman smiling wearing purple REI rain jacket

REI Co-op achieves 14-year carbon neutrality commitment, announces ambitious new climate platform

SEATTLE – REI Co-op announced today it will complete a 14-year commitment to be carbon neutral in its operations in 2020 and launched an ambitious new climate platform that will see the co-op more than halve its carbon footprint over the next decade – even as the company anticipates future growth…

Sep 24, 2020

Tall trees with sunshine shining through

As REI Co-op prepares to #OptOutside for fifth year, CEO says it’s not enough

For the fifth time this Black Friday, REI Co-op will close all its stores, process no online payments and pay all 13,000 employees to #OptOutside with friends and family. But this year, under the leadership of a new CEO and facing a global environmental crisis, the co-op is going a step further…

Oct 23, 2019

Group of people cleaning up trash in the forest.

REI Co-op honors Arbor Collective as top vendor partner of 2018, and delivers Root Award to Costa’s Untangled Collection for its innovative sunglass frames made from recycled fishing nets found in the ocean

Electra, Hydro Flask, Outdoor Research and Smartwool also recognized as leaders in action sports, camping, apparel, footwear and basics categories

Jan 31, 2019

REI Co-op expands gear rental program across the country

Co-op will offer snowshoe rentals this winter and expand to other categories in 2019. REI customers can enjoy snowy adventures this winter at a fraction of the cost. Starting this month, outdoor enthusiasts from kids to adults can rent snowshoes in 70 REI stores around the country.

Dec 10, 2018

REI Co-op continues commitment to sustainability by hosting 11 used gear swaps across the country on Oct. 27

As part of its 80-year commitment to sustainability, REI Co-op is hosting used gear swaps in 11 stores across the country on Oct. 27. REI members are invited to bring their gently used items to swap with other people who love the outdoors. Last year, REI hosted used gear swaps in six locations, and…

Oct 10, 2018

REI Co-op celebrates National Public Lands Day with over 75 stewardship events across the country

REI Co-op is celebrating National Public Lands Day with over 75 events across the country to steward and raise awareness for public lands. From repairing local trails to beautifying parks to community celebrations, REI is inviting members of all ages and abilities to join in the effort.

Sep 20, 2018

Man doing trail maintanance in a forest.