Outdoor, active and lifestyle products manufacturer Columbia Sportswear Company (CSC) announced a reduction in its energy consumption.

The company reported its absolute energy consumption at its Oregon distribution center and headquarters declined by over 900,000 kilowatt hours and nearly 67,000 therms in 2024 compared to 2022, according to its 2024 Impact Report. Columbia installed photovoltaic panels at its headquarters, conducted lighting retrofits and made additional energy efficiency upgrades.

The report highlights work accomplished by its four primary brands – Columbia, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear and prAna. 

Among the work reported, in 2024, the company’s Taipei, Taiwan, office underwent major renovations that reduced its overall footprint while upgrading the facilities. As part of these changes, the company signed a green energy lease in partnership with its landlords, allowing the CSC Chinese Taipei office to procure 100% renewable energy attribute certificates (EAC) starting in 2025.

CSC also purchased 5,882 MWh of renewable energy certificates (RECs) in 2024. RECs are also a valuable tool for reducing market-based Scope 2 emissions in the company’s dispersed North America retail spaces.

In 2024, the Portland global headquarters introduced two custom-built electric passenger transport vans that will help on-site team members travel across campus and attend in-person meetings at various buildings. Looking ahead, the facilities team estimates a savings of approximately 850 gallons of diesel on an annual basis from their usage.

The Cambrai Distribution Center team in France implemented energy-saving procedures that have delivered significant results in reduced combined natural gas and electricity consumption per unit processed from 2019 to 2024.

The company has also conducted a Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) disclosure for 2024, which discloses the company’s ESG efforts in accordance with SASB industry-specific standards.