Global Forum for Sports and Environment
Environment Prominent at WFSGI MeetingsThe World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) held its summer session 27-28 June in Munich, Germany ahead of the ISPO Summer sports trade fair at the Messe Munchen International. At the meetings were the representatives of the world's leading sports manufacturers, and the first item on the session's agenda was the environment. The WFSGI is a non-profit organization, recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and is the world authoritative body for the sports industry. Made up of industry suppliers, national organizations and sporting goods industry related businesses, the WFSGI serves many functions including relations with international sports federations, the IOC, ethics in the industry, intellectual property rights, the promotion of free and fair trading and the environment. This year the organization celebrates its 25th anniversary. The environmental committee address a number of issues related to the industry. Their mission statement is to: 1. Coordinate the activities of the environmental problems related to the industry around the world 2. Promote WFSGI standards on the ecology within the industry 3. Gather all information with respects to the ecology regulations affecting the industry The summer session saw a number of presentations, beginning with WFSGI President, Mr. Masato Mizuno, whose own company is one of the industry's leaders in environmental considerations. Mr. Mizuno outlined many of the environmental problem we face today and showcased the efforts Mizuno Corporation is taking to address them. Frank Henke of Adidas-Salomon gave an update on the 'restricted substances' guideline project and Global Sports Alliance (GSA) gave a presentation of their projects to increase environmental awareness and action among the sports community. The contents of these important presentations will be addressed in more detail in the coming weeks.
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