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Atomic, leading manufacturer of ski equipment, is set to host the first Ski Industry Climate Summit, an international two-day congress with the aim to bring together key stakeholders and drive impactful change to address the urgent need for climate action.
Supported by FESI (Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry) and Protect Our Winters (POW) the event will serve as a platform for collaboration on topics like common standards, circular systems and materials.
Scheduled for 13th and 14th September 2023, in Salzburg, Austria the Ski Industry Climate Summit marks a significant milestone as the industry’s major players gather under one roof for the first time. With more than 100 participants confirmed, including renowned brands such as Rossignol, Head, Salomon, Völkl, Burton, Niedecker, retailers like Decathlon, Sport Conrad, Blue Tomato, and organisations like the European Outdoor Group, Snowsports Industry Association, and many others, this event promises to shape the future of sustainable winter sports.
During the two-day congress, attendees will engage in informative presentations, interactive workshops, and thought-provoking panel talks. Together, they will address critical challenges faced by the ski industry, focusing on material standards and innovation, circular systems, measuring standards, and effective communication strategies. By fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing, the summit aims to drive tangible solutions to reduce the industry’s carbon footprint.
“We are proud to host the first Ski Industry Climate Summit and bring together key players from across the ski industry,” says Helmut Holzer, Director Anticipation & Advanced Research at Atomic. “This summit represents a turning point, where major stakeholders can join forces, exchange ideas, and take collective action towards a more sustainable future. By working together, we can make significant progress in becoming an industry that is a role model in protecting our climate.”
The summit is an industry congress which invites all stakeholder who can contribute to answer questions like:
- What are common standards we can use to improve efforts as hardgoods producers?
- How can the ski industry secure less impactful (raw) materials for their products?
- How can the industry establish a viable circular system for hardgoods?
- How can hard goods brands and retailers collaborate in a more efficient way?
By finding solutions these fundamental questions, participants aim to develop actionable strategies that will drive the industry towards a more sustainable and climate-resilient future.
The Ski Industry Climate Summit, organised by Atomic, represents an unparalleled opportunity for the ski industry to come together, share expertise, and catalyze meaningful change. This congress will lay the foundation for a united front in reducing the industry’s climate impact and safeguarding the environment and climate that winter sports enthusiasts cherish.