April 9, 2018
Coalition partner and major sponsor REI rolled out new sustainability standards for suppliers today!
Excerpt: “The standards will apply to each of the more than 1,000 brands sold at REI.
Here are the top four things the company will consider before selling a product:
- The company’s manufacturing, labor safety and fairness
- Chemical usage
- Environment impact
- Animal welfare
By 2020, all brands sold at REI will need to adhere to the standards.
Read more from KIRO 7.