Speakers:
Helen Colebourn
TECHNICAL CONSULTANT - GARMENT TECHNOLOGY, BUREAU VERITAS CPS
Katy Stevens
HEAD OF CSR AND SUSTAINABILITY AT EUROPEAN OUTDOOR GROUP (EOG)
Description:
This Session, hosted by Helen Colbourne, Technical Consultant at Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, and Dr. Katy Stevens, Head of CSR and Sustainability at the European Outdoor Group (EOG), explores the evolving challenges of EU textile regulations and their impact on the outdoor industry. Dr. Stevens shares insights into how EOG supports its members—comprising brands, retailers, and supply chain partners—through collaborative sustainability initiatives, policy guidance, and supply chain decarbonization projects. Emphasizing the industry's intrinsic connection to nature, she highlights the growing importance of sustainability as a core business strategy. The discussion also addresses the unique hurdles faced by SMEs in adapting to complex legislation, offering practical advice on data readiness, transparency, and prioritization to ensure compliance and long-term success.