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Haglöfs reduced their CO2 emissions significantly in 2023—but don’t take it at face value
Haglöfs’ 2023 Sustainability Report is out and it reveals a 62% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to the previous year. However, it does not mean they have met their net zero target. Although Haglöfs continued to take concrete actions to reduce emissions in 2023, the drastic emissions reduction is primarily due to the year’s complex macroeconomic environment that resulted in lower consumer demand for full-priced products and overstock issues in the industry. Haglöfs responded by producing less gear and selling more of their existing stock, which led to a lower emissions output.
“As we anticipate a return to normal production levels in the coming years, we must continue our efforts to reduce emissions,” says Fredrik Ohlsson, CEO at Haglöfs. “For us, this means continuing our ongoing work of switching to lower-impact materials, transitioning to more efficient factories and production processes, phasing out coal usage, and increasing renewable energy across our supply chain.”
Haglöfs’ annual Sustainability Report details the progress and challenges faced in the previous year regarding efforts to promote responsible consumption and production, contribute to decent working conditions, and reduce their carbon footprint.
In 2023, Haglöfs focused on further integrating sustainability into their business strategy and taking several key actions to enable progress towards their social and environmental sustainability commitments. Among the year’s highlights, Haglöfs established a local sourcing office in Asia, where most of their products are made, in order to have more influence on day- to-day operations.
“Opening our Asia sourcing office marks a very important step for us, as it will enable us to place higher demands on fair working conditions and support a faster transition to renewable energy and lower-impact materials,” says Fredrik Ohlsson.
Haglöfs also continued work to consolidate the factories they partner with as they aim to only work with those aligned with their sustainability ambitions, including prioritizing human rights and social responsibility improvements.
To learn more about how Haglöfs navigated 2023 and made progress towards their goals, read Haglöfs’ 2023 Sustainability Report here.
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We come from Sweden, a country of extreme weather and extensive landscape. A place where the outdoors isn’t just a far off place, it’s in the fabric of our culture and community. We are committed to creating gear that will support anyone, anywhere in their own outdoor adventure. We were founded in 1914 by Wiktor Haglöf, a visionary with a dream and a toolbox. Our story has evolved from humble beginnings, and we’ve ventured into new territory, creating technical designs that set a new standard in craftsmanship.
At Haglöfs, we are Outsiders by Nature. We draw outside the lines, think outside the box, and live outside our comfort zones. We encourage exploration both physically and mentally through embracing the outdoors. We believe that everyone can experience the outdoors, and do all we can to ensure that it will still be there for future generations to explore.
Currently marketed to the Nordic region, Europe and Asia, and has been owned by ASICS Corporation since 2010. For more info, please visit www.haglofs.com.
