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REI Co-op Applauds Passage of Historic Climate Legislation

REI Co-op applauds the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, the most significant investment in climate action in the history of the United States. This bill represents a historic opportunity to harness the power of the outdoors to advance our national climate strategy, enhance health and…

Aug 12, 2022

REI Co-op Climate Policy Platform

At REI, our mission is to connect every person to the power of the outdoors and engage them in the fight to protect it. We believe climate change poses an existential risk to our co-op, society, and planet and disproportionately harms Black, Indigenous and other communities of color.

Aug 12, 2022

REI Co-op calls for congressional climate action

Like all those who care about the outdoors, our changing climate, the health of our communities and future generations, we are deeply disappointed and disturbed by the Supreme Court's decision in West Virginia v. EPA. This ruling dramatically limits the Environmental Protection Agency's ability to…

Jun 30, 2022

REI Co-op Ensures Abortion Access for Employees

The ability to safely and legally access abortion is central to an individual’s right to autonomy and privacy. It’s our responsibility to support our employees—through our HR and healthcare policies—to exercise these choices. We’ve taken steps to ensure REI employees can access the reproductive…

Jun 27, 2022

REI statement: Join us in supporting the trans community and LGBTQ+ equality

Today, we are witnessing an unprecedented escalation in the ongoing, nationwide attack on the rights of transgender people and their families. There are at least 160 anti-LGBTQ+ bills pending in state legislatures, more than half of which specifically target trans youth. Bills banning trans youth…

Mar 11, 2022

Update to REI COVID-19 Health and Safety Standards

On December 15, 2022, REI updated its employee & customer mask policy to align with the following guidance:

Mar 10, 2022

Election Results at REI SoHo Store

Today our SoHo store employees participated in an election to determine whether they would be represented by the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU). The initial vote tally in the SoHo election is 88 votes for union representation and 14 votes against. The official results will be…

Mar 2, 2022

REI Co-op Celebrates Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Package

REI Co-op applauds the passage of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684). This legislation includes historic measures to combat the climate crisis, including investments in natural climate solutions (like reforestation efforts), ecological resiliency, active…

Nov 12, 2021

REI Applauds the Biden Administration for Restoration of National Monuments

REI Co-op applauds the Biden Administration for preserving the integrity of the Antiquities Act and restoring the boundaries of the Bears Ears, Grand Staircase-Escalante, and Northeast Canyons and Seamounts National Monuments. This is a victory for all those who care about protecting public lands…

Oct 12, 2021

REI Co-op: Update on racial equity commitments

In July 2020, we outlined an initial set of commitments detailing our work to advance racial equity at REI and beyond. We pledged to be transparent about our progress and share regular updates.

Oct 7, 2021