Fair Wear, a multi-stakeholder initiative for garment workers' rights, has joined forces with the European Outdoor Group (EOG) to improve working conditions across the outdoor apparel supply chain. The collaboration aims to foster long-term, positive change by leveraging their collective influence.
Fair Wear, with 25 years of expertise in supporting fair employment practices, and EOG, representing over 143 organisations in the European outdoor industry, will address industry challenges through practical solutions. A key focus is integrating Fair Wear's recently launched Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) Academy into EOG’s network.
The Academy equips outdoor brands with actionable tools and expert guidance to implement human rights due diligence effectively and prepare for new regulations like the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.
Victoria Lauer, HRDD Academy coordinator at Fair Wear, expressed optimism: “By partnering with EOG, we can significantly expand the HRDD Academy’s reach and its impact on improving working conditions in the outdoor industry.”
Katy Stevens, EOG’s head of CSR & sustainability, highlighted the importance of the partnership: “This collaboration strengthens our commitment to responsible supply chains by prioritising workers' rights as a core industry value.”
The organisations plan to drive change through in-person events and digital initiatives over the next year. This partnership underscores their shared vision for an outdoor apparel industry where garment workers globally enjoy safe, fair, and dignified employment.
