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Our Partnerships
We are committed to partnerships as we work together to reach both local and global goals.
Partnerships
We actively seek like-minded partners and organizations and believe that great things can happen when people join together to pursue a common purpose. Successful partnerships should be built upon shared principles and values that place people and our planet at the centre. Through these partnerships, we can improve access to technology, share ideas, foster innovation, and promote investment vital for sustainable growth and development. Therefore, wherever possible, we collaborate with partners in and out of our industry to create a positive impact wherever possible.
In 2021, Viking were a party to six partnerships and networks:
- Responsible Sourcing of Natural Rubber: A commitment together with the global companies Allbirds, Clarks, El Corte Inglés, H&M Group, Hunter, IKEA, Inditex, Patagonia, The North Face, Timberland, Vans, and VF Corporation.
- Viking’s donating program “Let’s Save Our Forests”: together with Milkywire and impactor Michael Waiyaki.
- Outdoor Retailer Climate Commitment (ORCC): along with 10 percent of the outdoor retail market in Germany.
- Scandinavian Outdoor Group: A network together with more than 70 outdoor brands from Scandinavia.
- European Outdoor Group: A network together with over 100 outdoor industry members from Europe.
- Design-driven innovation project (DIP) «Circular Children’s Shoes»: A project together with sustainability agency Reform Projects.
- Let’s Save Our Forests: A partnership together with the charity Milkywire.
Our Partnerships
We are committed to partnerships as we work together to reach both local and global goals.
Partnerships
We actively seek like-minded partners and organizations and believe that great things can happen when people join together to pursue a common purpose. Successful partnerships should be built upon shared principles and values that place people and our planet at the centre. Through these partnerships, we can improve access to technology, share ideas, foster innovation, and promote investment vital for sustainable growth and development. Therefore, wherever possible, we collaborate with partners in and out of our industry to create a positive impact wherever possible.
In 2021, Viking were a party to six partnerships and networks:
- Responsible Sourcing of Natural Rubber: A commitment together with the global companies Allbirds, Clarks, El Corte Inglés, H&M Group, Hunter, IKEA, Inditex, Patagonia, The North Face, Timberland, Vans, and VF Corporation.
- Viking’s donating program “Let’s Save Our Forests”: together with Milkywire and impactor Michael Waiyaki.
- Outdoor Retailer Climate Commitment (ORCC): along with 10 percent of the outdoor retail market in Germany.
- Scandinavian Outdoor Group: A network together with more than 70 outdoor brands from Scandinavia.
- European Outdoor Group: A network together with over 100 outdoor industry members from Europe.
- Design-driven innovation project (DIP) «Circular Children’s Shoes»: A project together with sustainability agency Reform Projects.
- Let’s Save Our Forests: A partnership together with the charity Milkywire.
Responsible Sourcing of Natural Rubber
We have committed to the use of natural rubber, which has been responsibly and ethically sourced and does not contribute to deforestation.
The production of natural rubber provides income and security for millions of people and families in developing countries. However, rubber production can also negatively impact forests, communities, and workers when not managed responsibly. In some cases, the expansion of rubber production can be a driver of deforestation and forest degradation, including in areas of high conservation value. International organizations have documented cases of poor working conditions, child labour, and social conflicts associated with some rubber tree plantations.
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international and independent cooperation that promotes and advocates for socially beneficial and economically viable management of the world’s forests. Rubber products produced from an FSC-certified forest guarantee that harvesting raw materials consideration has been given to the local population, biological diversity, workers’ rights, and social impacts.
We aim to use FSC-certified natural rubber in the construction of our footwear. We hope that our support and dedication to FSC-certified materials will encourage other corporate leaders and institutions to consider committing to sustainably sourced materials as well.
Responsible Sourcing of Natural Rubber
We have committed to the use of natural rubber, which has been responsibly and ethically sourced and does not contribute to deforestation.
The production of natural rubber provides income and security for millions of people and families in developing countries. However, rubber production can also negatively impact forests, communities, and workers when not managed responsibly. In some cases, the expansion of rubber production can be a driver of deforestation and forest degradation, including in areas of high conservation value. International organizations have documented cases of poor working conditions, child labour, and social conflicts associated with some rubber tree plantations.
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international and independent cooperation that promotes and advocates for socially beneficial and economically viable management of the world’s forests. Rubber products produced from an FSC-certified forest guarantee that harvesting raw materials consideration has been given to the local population, biological diversity, workers’ rights, and social impacts.
We aim to use FSC-certified natural rubber in the construction of our footwear. We hope that our support and dedication to FSC-certified materials will encourage other corporate leaders and institutions to consider committing to sustainably sourced materials as well.
Design-driven innovation project (DIP) «Circular Children’s Shoes”
The Circular Children’s Shoe Project was part of DOGA’s Design-driven Innovation Program (DIP). Together with sustainability agency Reform Projects, Viking is explored how to prolong the lifetime of children’s shoes by designing for circularity. This means designing for easy repair, reuse and recycling.
Our goal was to create a more sustainable approach to children’s shoes by brainstorming solutions for prolonging their lifespan. Using circular design methods and processes and questioning how we can reuse resources in a loop, we can begin to develop services that enable circular business models.
The project resulted in a 3D model of a modular children’s shoe in mono-materials that can be repaired, reused and recycled, and that can be used over several seasons, and in different contexts/environments/outdoors. In a circular economic framework, we have together with Reform Projects managed to extend the life of both resources and the product in a system with less environmental impact.
Design-driven innovation project (DIP) «Circular Children’s Shoes”
The Circular Children’s Shoe Project was part of DOGA’s Design-driven Innovation Program (DIP). Together with sustainability agency Reform Projects, Viking is explored how to prolong the lifetime of children’s shoes by designing for circularity. This means designing for easy repair, reuse and recycling.
Our goal was to create a more sustainable approach to children’s shoes by brainstorming solutions for prolonging their lifespan. Using circular design methods and processes and questioning how we can reuse resources in a loop, we can begin to develop services that enable circular business models.
The project resulted in a 3D model of a modular children’s shoe in mono-materials that can be repaired, reused and recycled, and that can be used over several seasons, and in different contexts/environments/outdoors. In a circular economic framework, we have together with Reform Projects managed to extend the life of both resources and the product in a system with less environmental impact.