Decathlon SE
Budget
€800 — €0
EP Access
2
accredited persons
Staff
9
3.75 FTE
EU Grants
None
Mission & Goals
Decathlon SE is a family-owned company, founded in 1976 in France, and aims to sustainably make the pleasure and benefits of sports accessible to the many. Decathlon is a manufacturer and retailer of sporting goods, present in 24 EU Member States and the largest bicycle manufacturer in the EU – one out of four bikes manufactured in the EU is manufactured by Decathlon. Decathlon presently operates in 79 countries with 1800 stores. At Decathlon, our 101,000 teammates place innovation and sustainability at the heart of their activities, from research to retail, including (eco)-conception, design, production and logistics. Our Sport Brands teams channel all their energy into developing technical, good-looking, inclusive and durable products, always at the most accessible prices. These products are aimed at all sports enthusiasts, from beginners to experts. In 2024, Decathlon's total revenue amounted to EUR 16.2 billion, excluding taxes.
EU Legislative Interests
The activities related to EU decision-making are performed by the Global Public Affairs team. Its mission is to inform of EU developments that could impact business and to inform EU decision makers of barriers and opportunities regarding EU rules and policies. - Sustainability: due diligence, non-financial reporting, circular economy and waste management, renewable energy, urban mobility and promotion of cycling, sustainable product: eco-design, eco-labelling, regenerative economy - Single Market: freedom of circulation, establishment, infringement cases, Digital Single Market, mutual recognition and the internal market for services, corporate taxation, consumer protection, competition - Trade: 3 party countries relationships, free trade agreements, customs - Social, skills and employment: Social Policy / Human rights: equality-discrimination legislation, social policy matters, labour standards - Digital: Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Data protection and Privacy, Online platforms - Health & Wellbeing: promoting a healthier lifestyle through sport and physical activities, prevent chemical risks...
Communication Activities
- Sustainable Consumption Pledge - 2024 - Eco-design Forum - JRC Textile Workshop Questionnaire - 17/04 - Sustainable consumption pledge 2024 - Towards harmonized and effective Extended Producer Responsibility - Consumer Summit - Decathlon’s Mobility Transition Pathway Pledge - Publication of the Decathlon positions on Waste Framework Directive, Digital Product Passport and Biodiversity
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Member Of
- Eurocommerce - http://www.eurocommerce.eu/ - European Bicycle Manufacturers Association (EBMA) - Cycling Industries Europe - https://cyclingindustries.com - Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) - https://fesi-sport.org/ - World Federation of Sporting Goods Industry - http://www.wfsgi.org - AFIRM Group - https://www.afirm-group.com/ - AI, Data and Robotics Association (Adra, asbl) - https://adr-association.eu
Organisation Members
- RE 100 - http://there100.org/companies - Science Based Target - https://sciencebasedtargets.org/ - Unifab : https://www.unifab.com/ - The Fashion Pact - TMC The Microfiber Consortium - UN Bodies
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.