Seattle — In 2025, REI Co-op saw a 15% reduction in emissions compared to the 2019 baseline year and achieved its waste diversion goal for the second consecutive year.
To help achieve this, REI continued investing in circular textile innovation by entering a 3-year offtake agreement with Ambercycle to help scale performance materials made from existing textiles rather than virgin polyester. The co‑op is among the first outdoor retailers to invest in this approach and plans to share learnings to help accelerate industry adoption.
“We want to make our mark on the industry by creating the best outdoor gear possible while minimizing waste and environmental impact,” says Ajay Chadha, director of materials innovation at REI Co-op Brands. “That includes using materials like these that help reduce waste and carbon emissions and support our Climate and Zero Waste goals to cut greenhouse gas emissions, use cleaner energy and keep materials out of landfills across our products and operations. By giving next-generation technologies a platform to grow and sharing what we learn, we can help make these solutions accessible to more brands and scale their impact.”
REI Co‑op also closed 2025 with $3.54 billion in net sales, up slightly from 2024. Also in 2025, REI opened six store locations, including four net-new stores in Amherst, N.Y.; Chico, Calif.; Durango, Colo.; and Elk Grove, Calif.; and two relocations in Carlsbad, Calif.; and Lynnwood, Wash.
REI is a specialty outdoor retailer headquartered near Seattle. For more information, visit www.REI.com.
SOURCE: REI Co-op