The ESG Committee helps members enable sustainable business by managing environmental, social and governance impacts.
ESG
Committee
Key Initiatives & Priorities
From climate action and responsible sourcing to human rights, renewable energy and circularity, the Committee provides practical guidance, thought leadership and opportunities for collaboration.
Our goal is simple: help members turn ESG challenges into business opportunities through shared learning, best practice and collective action.
By bringing the industry together, we enable members to stay ahead of emerging trends, strengthen compliance, reduce risk and amplify impact.
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Of adolescents do not meet recommended activity levels $ 300 B+
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Partners & Tools
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Emma Foster-Geering
Head of ESG
efoster-geering@wfsgi.org WFSGI Code of Conduct
New 2026 WFSGI Code of Conduct is a business-critical document anchored in internationally recognised standards applied across global supply chains and ESG workstreams. Available in 8 languages with supporting supplier communications tools.
Worldly
WFSGI has partnered with Worldly to support members in advancing supply chain transparency, ESG performance and responsible business practices. Through this collaboration, members can strengthen supplier engagement, improve compliance and drive greater sustainability impact.
WFSGI Sustainability Academy
In partnership with XU Group, the WFSGI Sustainability Academy provides members with access to expert-led learning designed to accelerate sustainability, innovation and future-ready business practices.
EY ESG Regulatory Radar
Exclusive access to ESG-related developments and how they translate into business risk opportunities for the sporting goods industry.
WFSGI Pledge
Join fellow members in demonstrating commitment to responsible and sustainable business practices through the WFSGI Pledge.
Committee Leadership
Sigrid Buerhle
SVP Sustainability and ESG, adidas
Felix Jahn
Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, Schwalbe, Ralph Bohle GmbH.
Erick Opsahl
Director, Global Sustainability Policy, Government and Public Affairs, Nike
Duncan Scott
Senior Vice President Strategic Sourcing & Quality, New Balance
Anne Larilahti
SVP Sustainability, Amer Sports
Marc-Ivar Magnus
WFSGI Vice President Trade, Corporate Responsibility and Legal
Emma Foster-Geering
Head of ESG Strategy and Implementation
Resources & Insights
Explore the latest ESG developments, industry trends and Committee achievements.
Download the 2024 Committees Reports
Pages 18–19
Download the 2025 Committees Reports
Pages 21–23
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Contact Karolina Brazyte
kbrazyte@wfsgi.org
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