As part of the Oberalp group Wild Country belongs to a family of outdoor brands that take corporate and social responsibility seriously. It is a choice we invest in, because we believe in it. We don’t see sustainability as a distant goal, but a mindset, reflected in our daily actions and decisions.
This is why we #contribute
To aim for Net Zero, we must first ascend the hill of factories best in class, social & environmental. Our path also leads via Circularity, not only in our product design but also in our processes. We are supported in our aim by state-of-the-art policies & processes, as well as strong data, tools & systems and we can only achieve it, if we work together as a team, as a group. This is us.
Factories best in class social & environmental
We promote fair working conditions
One of Wild Country’s priorities is the well-being of everyone who makes our products, not just our own employees.
Watch the interview to Martine, our Social Compliance Spcialist.
Fair Wear Foundation
Wild Country is a Fair Wear Foundation (FWF) member, the most rigorous labour conditions expert we know of. FWF is an independent non-profit organisation that works with brands to improve working conditions in the garment industry. We have been working with them since 2016, to make step-by-step improvements for the workers who make the clothes we sell. They help us monitor factories and assess our progress through a yearly Brand Performance Check.
Brand Performance Check Code of Conduct Responsible Business Conduct
Circularity
Sustainable product development through circular design
We strive to constantly increase the use of environmentally friendly materials and technologies. This means selecting technical, safe, and responsible materials to make long-lasting products that leave as little trace as possible in nature.
Net Zero
We are raising the bar for ourselves
We contribute to minimizing the effects of the climate crisis, in line with climate science, by aiming to halve our direct and indirect value chain emissions by 2030 and accomplish net zero emissions by the year 2050. To do so, it is necessary to find out where we stand and set science-based targets, develop effective projects and measures, and drive and implement them. And of course, report on our progress.
While our carbon footprint calculations are still ongoing, we recognize the importance of sharing our progress on our sustainability journey. At the moment we are in the process of collecting the relevant data and simultaneously reorganizing & refining our internal data structure and closing existing data gaps. We invite you to stay tuned for the release of our complete corporate carbon footprint calculations later this year, which will include detailed insights into our overall greenhouse gas emissions for the year 2023.
Chemical & Environmental Policy
Our efforts and our responsibility is not limited to our sustainability strategy and our goals. As part of factories best in class, circularity and best in class policies and processes, the topic of chemicals falls under every one of those categories. We do not produce chemically safe items because we are testing. They are safe because we have strict regulations in place that are upheld by all suppliers.
Link: Oberalp Chemical Policy
Link: Oberalp Environmental Policy
Link: Interview Sara Riato
The Forever Chemicals – PFAS
Why are they used?
The PFAS family includes hundreds of chemicals. They are used to make everyday products resistant to water and to ensure water repellency and permeability.
Why are they “forever”?
PFAS are persistent, they do not easily degrade in nature and can also travel through water and wind. Their use has been criticized because they are linked to negative effects on humans and wildlife.
Does Wild Country use PFAS?
No. Wild Country does not have any water repellent apparel styles and thus, uses no PFAS.
In 2022, we eliminated PFAS from all our equipment: harnesses, chalk bags and bags now have PFAS-free water repellency treatments.
CSR Reports Download
The Oberalp Handbook - Contribute here
Oberalp Sustainability Report 2023 here
Oberalp Sustainability Report 2022 here
Oberalp Social Report 2022 here
Oberalp Sustainability Report 2021 here
Oberalp Social Report 2021 here
FairWare Brand Performance Check 2021 here
Oberalp Sustainability Report 2020 here
Oberalp Social Report 2020 here
FairWare Brand Performance Check 2020 here
Oberalp Sustainability Report 2019 here
Oberalp Social Report here 2019 here
FairWare Brand Performance Check 2019 here
Oberalp Sustainability Report 2018 here
Oberalp Social Report here 2018 here
FairWare Brand Performance Check 2018 here
Oberalp Sustainability Report 2017 here
Oberalp Social Report here 2017 here
FairWare Brand Performance Check 2017 here
