{"id":951,"date":"2026-03-23T12:30:32","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T12:30:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kryoung.annenbergprhosting.com\/?page_id=951"},"modified":"2026-03-23T12:33:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T12:33:11","slug":"earned","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kryoung.annenbergprhosting.com\/index.php\/earned\/","title":{"rendered":"Earned"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Sustainability Isn\u2019t a Side Initiative. It\u2019s the Standard.<\/b><\/p>

By Lauren Hobart, President & CEO, DICK\u2019S Sporting Goods<\/span><\/p>

Let\u2019s be honest: sustainability in retail has too often been treated like a seasonal campaign or something brands talk about when it\u2019s convenient, not something they build into the core of how they operate. That approach no longer works. Not for consumers. Not for communities. And certainly not for the future of our business. At DICK\u2019S Sporting Goods, we believe sport has the power to change lives, but that responsibility doesn\u2019t stop at the field. It extends to how we source, operate, and show up in the world. Sustainability is not a marketing lever. It\u2019s a business imperative.<\/span><\/p>

The data makes that clear. Today\u2019s consumers, particularly younger generations, are holding companies to higher standards. They want transparency. They want accountability. And they are making purchasing decisions based on those values. If we fail to meet those expectations, we are not just missing an opportunity, we are falling behind. But sustainability isn\u2019t just about meeting demand. It\u2019s about building a smarter, more resilient business.<\/span><\/p>

Our scale gives us both responsibility and opportunity. As a company operating in a $300 billion global sports retail market , we have the ability to influence how products are made, how they are distributed, and how long they last in the hands of athletes. That means investing in more responsible sourcing, reducing waste across our supply chain, and rethinking how we design and deliver product experiences. We\u2019ve already seen what happens when you embed purpose into your business model. Through our foundation and community initiatives, we\u2019ve contributed over $200 million in grants and sponsorships supporting youth athletes . That same mindset must now extend across sustainability. We must ensure hat access to sport doesn\u2019t come at the expense of the environment those athletes depend on.<\/span><\/p>

The next phase of retail will not be defined by who sells the most products. It will be defined by who creates the most responsible systems.That means designing stores that operate more efficiently. It means leveraging our omni-channel network\u2014where over 90% of sales are enabled by stores \u2014to reduce unnecessary shipping and improve fulfillment. And it means continuing to invest in innovation that aligns performance with responsibility. Sustainability is not a trade-off. It is a competitive advantage. The companies that win in this next era will be the ones that understand this: doing better for the environment is not separate from doing better for business. It is the business.<\/span><\/p>

And at DICK\u2019S, we\u2019re not waiting for the industry to catch up. We\u2019re helping define where it goes next.<\/span><\/p>



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Strategy Note<\/b><\/h3>

This thought-leadership piece positions DICK\u2019S Sporting Goods as a forward-thinking leader in sustainability by framing ESG not as a compliance requirement, but as a strategic growth driver. The tone is confident and slightly direct, aligning with a CEO voice that is both accountable and visionary. The messaging ties directly to the brand\u2019s existing pillars\u2014athlete experience, community impact, and operational scale\u2014highlighted in the investor presentation. By incorporating real figures (e.g., market size, community investment, omni-channel infrastructure), the piece builds credibility while reinforcing business relevance. Strategically, this aligns with DICK\u2019S goal of long-term growth, differentiation, and deeper connection with values-driven consumers.<\/span><\/p>



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