Environmental Stewardship at its best

Decathlon SA (Decathlon) designs, manufactures, distributes, and retails sports goods. Its product portfolio includes mountain sports equipment, water sports equipment, sports bikes, sleeping beds, swimwear, mountaineering gear, tents, sporting apparel, footwear, sports electronics gadgets, sunglasses, accessories, and fishing equipment. The company markets cycling products under Aptonia, Decathlon Assurance Sports, Btwin, Van Rysel, Decathlon, Elops, Giro, Oxelo, Riverside, Rockrider, Tacx, Tarmak, and Triban brand names. Decathlon also offers various services such as click and collect, membership cards for individuals, schools and business organizations, B2B gifts and e-cards, rental and insurance services and also organizes various workshops for its users to customize and modify various products based on their preferences and styles. The company operates in Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Americas and the Middle East and Africa regions. Decathlon is headquartered in Villeneuve d’Ascq, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France.

The Challenge

Decathlon Sports India Pvt. Ltd., a global leader in sporting goods retail, aimed to establish a new site in Calicut, Kerala. Recognizing the critical importance of environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance, Decathlon engaged the Catalyst Group to conduct comprehensive Environmental Due Diligence (EDD) and Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) Phases I & II at the proposed site. This project was crucial for ensuring that the development adhered to all environmental regulations, mitigated risks associated with potential contamination, and promoted sustainable development practices.

The Solution

The primary goal of the project was to ensure the successful and sustainable development of Decathlon Sports’ new site in Calicut, Kerala, through a comprehensive Environmental Due Diligence (EDD) and Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) process. The Catalyst Group aimed to identify and mitigate potential environmental risks, ensure compliance with relevant regulations, and provide actionable recommendations to support Decathlon’s commitment to sustainability. The project approach was structured around key activities designed to achieve these objectives. The Catalyst Group provided the following services:

Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessment

Reporting & Recommendations

Stakeholder Engagement & Compliance Monitoring

Corrective Action Plans

Conducting Environmental Due Diligence and Site Assessments to mitigate risks, ensure compliance and improve a site’s sustainability outcomes.

The Results

Identification and Mitigation of Environmental Risks

Regulatory Compliance

Sustainable Development

Enhanced Stakeholder Confidence

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