Columbia Sportswear Log 6,100 Volunteer Hours and Cuts Energy Use

Surpassing Clean Water Goals Columbia has gone beyond 80% of its ambitious Planet Water target, bringing clean water access to more than 100,000 people per day, a major achievement in its longstanding partnership with Planet Water Foundation.

Efforts have included the construction of 26 AquaTower filtration systems in five countries, supplying safe water for up to 46,800 people, particularly in textile sourcing regions.

Each AquaTower delivers up to 1,000 liters of clean water per hour, with accompanying health education to maximize community impact and long-term well-being for children, families, and workers in these critical areas.

Tim Boyle, Chairman, President, and CEO, affirmed the company’s approach: “At Columbia Sportswear Company, we believe in making a positive impact in the communities we live, work, and recreate,” said Tim Boyle. “Guided by our value of ‘doing the right thing,’ we strive to ensure our actions benefit both people and the planet…