Private sector sporting goods and fitness industries call for urgent and coordinated action to address growing physical inactivity crisis
Adult physical inactivity levels reach all-time high New data released today (June 26, 2024) by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on rising levels of physical inactivity is galvanising sporting goods and fitness giants to team up to address this alarming trend. New...
Network of experts releases Call for Action on “Enabling Cross-Sectoral Approaches for Healthy Lifestyles in Europe”
Brussels, 17th of May 2024 The consortium of partners from the "Healthy Lifestyles for Europe" (HL4EU) project is thrilled to announce the publication of its Call for Action: "Enabling Cross-Sectoral Approaches for Healthy Lifestyles in Europe." Comprising a diverse...
FESI Welcomes Adoption of New EU Work Plan for Sport and Emphasises Need for Inclusivity and Collaboration
Brussels, 14th of May 2024 The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) warmly welcomes today’s adoption by the Council of the new EU work plan for sport (2024-2027)[1], setting out the future priorities and activities related to EU Sports Policy....
FESI welcomes EU Parliament’s vote on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive but calls for streamlined harmonised approach to implementation
Brussels, 24 April 2024 The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) warmly welcomes today’s decisive vote in the European Parliament on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). FESI commends the significant progress made in the...
FESI applauds European Parliament’s adoption of ESPR but calls for further clarity regarding the ban on unsold goods’ destruction
Brussels, 23rd April 2024 The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) welcomes the European Parliament's approval of the revised Ecodesign for Sustainable Product Regulation (ESPR) as a step forward to improve the circularity and sustainability of...
FESI welcomes the adoption of the new EU Designs legislation framework but regrets increased registration fees
Brussels, 14th March 2024 Fostering a digital-forward approach, the European Union's updated framework on the protection of designs signals a proactive step towards modernisation, a move warmly welcomed by the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI)....
FESI welcomes EU Parliament’s progress on Waste Framework Directive revision but raises concerns over EPR scheme implementation timelines
Brussels, 13th February 2024 The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) welcomes today’s adoption by the European Parliament of its position on the Waste Framework Directive revision, which should pave the way for the establishment of a single...
Green Claims: FESI applauds the EU Parliament’s position on the EU Directive proposal and looks forward to the Council’s position
Brussels,12th March 2024 The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) welcomes the European Parliament's adoption of the ENVI/IMCO Committees joint position on the Green Claims' Directive proposal. Once in place, and provided that co-legislators step...
FESI unveils new Manifesto for upcoming European Elections: “FESI Playbook – Shaping the Future European Policy Agenda”
Brussels, 13th February 2024 The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) has released a comprehensive manifesto outlining key priorities for the upcoming European Union elections. Divided into five pillars, the document sets out comprehensive...
The winter sports industry unites around a climate pact
Åre, Sweden 7th of February 2024 The Winter Sports Sustainability Network (WSN), managed by Peak 63 and the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI), is proud to announce the establishment of a transformative Climate Pact, bringing together prominent...
FESI welcomes EU Parliament’s adoption of first steps towards IP protection in Virtual Worlds
Brussels, 17th January 2024 The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) welcomes the European Parliament’s adoption of IMCO and JURI’s own initiative reports on virtual worlds[1], the first of their kind. Whilst non-binding, FESI commends these...
FESI welcomes the signed agreement between Parliament and Council extending GSP
Brussels, 27th of November 2023 The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) welcomes the signing of the legislation extending the current rules of the Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP). Following FESI’s concerns over stalled negotiations, its...
