People

At Amer Sports, we believe in improving quality of life through sports and an active lifestyle. The well-being of people—including our employees, our consumers, and our partners—is at the core of our social responsibility. 

Our social responsibility work focuses on responsible procurement and supply chains, health and safety, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), employee welfare and well-being, and community engagement. 

Well-being for people

No matter what age, experience, or fitness level, being active has become a way of life for many. Some are discovering the joys of hiking, skiing, or kayaking, as well as the freedom and wonder that make the great outdoors magical. For others, it might be a return to exercise routines, such as running or cycling.  

Overall, wellness is increasingly being viewed through a more holistic lens. The opportunity to live healthier lives has gone mainstream. Feeling better is within even wider reach. Amer Sports supports health and wellness, thanks to our wide range of products that facilitate access to outdoor spaces, consistent exercise, and lasting fitness. 

Amer Sports brands are on a mission to promote an active lifestyle and improve sport performance globally. Our focus on social responsibility revolves around improving quality of life for the people who use our products, as well as striving for the well-being of everyone working across our value chain.  

Amer Sports’ People Strategy aims to facilitate truly sustainable business practices, and it is aligned with our Amer Sports Strategy 2025, as well as our business initiatives and selected focus areas.  

The progress of our people vision is systematically tracked through a common Human Resources (HR) KPI dashboard that we review regularly and take action on.

Human rights due diligence – KPIs and follow-up

Amer Sports’ global presence necessitates a deep responsibility for the people both directly and indirectly impacted by that presence, throughout the value chain.  

We support and expect our vendors and suppliers to meet our standards on human and labor rights and healthy and safe workplaces. We are committed to respecting all human rights in the spirit of internationally recognized social and ethical standards, including those of the International Labor Organization (ILO), Fair Labor Association (FLA) and the United Nations’ Universal Declaration on Human Rights.  

The entire Amer Sports community shares a commitment to treat employees with respect and dignity, from our own operations to those working for our wide network of suppliers. The Amer Sports Vendor Sustainability team ensures that operators in our supply chain follow Amer Sports’ Ethical Policy which has been fully aligned with the FLA standards. 

Human rights due diligence in our value chain is a key priority for us, and we are dedicated to continuously improving our performance regarding labor, workplace conditions, and environmental issues in our supply chain. Amer Sports is constantly tracking a range of performance indicators designed to measure compliance with social and labor rights.  

We implement third-party working condition audits to help our supply chain partners comply with industry standards, regulations, and our own expectations regarding health and safety and social responsibility. 

Human rights impact assessment (HRIA)

In 2023, we conducted a human rights impact assessment (HRIA) and gap analysis, commissioning an expert business and human rights consultancy for this purpose. The objectives of the assessment were to identify the most salient human rights impacts of Amer Sports, assess how these impacts are currently managed, and receive recommendations on how to further improve our approach to human rights to prevent and mitigate any risks.

In 2024, we are building a roadmap and targets based on the HRIA’s observations and recommendations. To articulate our commitment to human rights across our value chain, we will complete our group-level Human Rights Policy in 2024.