Osprey Corporate Social Responsibility Report Q1 2009
Osprey’s efforts to be an outdoor industry leader in sustainability, environmental and social concerns is an evolutionary process. We want each and every step to support, both internally and externally, the simple definition stated above.

First Quarter 2009 Osprey Sustainability Report:
Celebrating its 35th year as an independent pack manufacturer in 2009, Osprey has enjoyed a long tradition of developing the highest quality packs for the outdoor community. The commitment to create a long-lasting, durable product has been at the company’s core since the start, defining its mission for quality design with less impact. For Osprey, sustainability is built into its packs, which are built to last a lifetime and backed by a new All Mighty Guarantee. Osprey continues to look to its packs for sustainable solutions, incorporating more recycled materials and mitigating waste during many aspects of production and supply.

News From Q1:
1 – Rush Hour Revolultion: Starting in May, 2009, Osprey Packs will join the Rush Hour Revolution, developed in an attempt to encourage outdoor and bike industry professionals to engage in alternative transportation. As a member of these industries, which depend on outdoor, human driven activities, Osprey recognizes the need to create more awareness and interest in alternative, active commutes as part of everyday life, not just weekend hobbies.

Since 2005, Osprey has offered its Sustainable Transportation Initiative, launched to organize the company around identification of and proactive adoption of opportunities to decrease its carbon footprint. Osprey’s efforts to encourage non-motorized transportation and carpools as an alternative to driving have helped steer the success of the program. Since the start of the initiative in 2005, the amount of individual commutes by Team Members to and from headquarters using non-motorized transportation has totaled 3,960 trips. Osprey’s sponsorship of the Rush Hour Revolution heightens this commitment going forward.

Additionally Osprey hopes to organize a local business challenge around Colorado Bike-To-Work Day or Week 2009, to encourage others in the community to utilize sustainable transportation.

2 – The Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival: Osprey will a sponsorship of The Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival, the largest environmental film festival in the United States. The Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival sits apart from the hundreds of festivals around the world by leaving viewers inspired and motivated to go out and make a difference in local communities and in the world.

3 – Backyard Collective, Boulder, Colo.: Osprey will partner with Conservation Next and neighboring Colorado-based outdoor companies in a Conservation Next Backyard Collective, planned to occur in Boulder, Colo. The Backyard Collective is a stewardship program that brings together outdoor industry employees and Conservation Alliance grantees for a day of environmental stewardship.

4 – Osprey Packs Locals Sale: The April 2009 Osprey Locals Sale proceeds are to be donated to the Four Corners Recycling Initiative. Five percent of all proceeds from this sale will be donated to aid in this organization’s efforts to expand local recycling services and educational outreach.

5 – Osprey Wins Second Outside Magazine “Best Places to Work” Award: On April 28, Outside Magazine will announce that Osprey Packs has won a spot on the prestigious “Best Places to Work” list for the second year in a row. Osprey’s CSR efforts target both internal and external constituents, and Outside Magazine’s recognition of our company as a great place to work proves our commitment to providing an outstanding work environment for our valued workforce.

6 - The Osprey Volunteer Incentive Program: The Osprey Volunteer Incentive Program allows Team Members eight hours of paid volunteer service per year

7 – Telluride Ski Resort Partnership: In first quarter 2009, Osprey and Telluride Ski Resort kicked off a partnership, which brings together two southwest Colorado brands to promote their vision of success and sustainability in the region.

8 – REI Vendor Partner of the Year – Camping, 2008: For the third year in a row, Osprey was recognized by the outdoor industry’s largest retailer, REI, as an excellent vendor partner. For 2008, Osprey received REI’s Vendor Partner of the Year for the camping division.

Plans and Goals for the Future:

While its philosophy has always incorporated environmental and social concerns, Osprey understands that remaining a leader in sustainability is an evolutionary process. Osprey is committed to not only maintaining its current efforts, but also to seeking out new opportunities for long-term sustainability. The company also plans to continue its current endeavors in sustainability and community outreach, while encouraging their growth for the future. The following includes of some of Osprey’s past efforts in social responsibility.

1 -- Fair Labor Practices at the Vietnam Facility: Osprey maintains a design and quality control office, currently staffed by 14 Osprey team members in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Osprey works with the factories that manufacture their products on a daily basis, not just during production runs.  This allows the company to advocate for fair wages and monitor fair labor practices.

2 -- 2009 Pro Deal Donation Recipients: Recipients will be non-profit trail organizations including the American Discovery Trail Society, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, the Continental Divide Trail Alliance, the Ice Age Park Foundation and the Pacific Crest Trail Association.

3 -- Team Member Wellness Program: To encourage Team Members health and wellness, Osprey maintains a Safety Committee that helps ensure improved working conditions, such as ergonomic workstations and safe-lifting practices. The company also provides passes to Team Members to a local recreation facility. Additionally, Osprey’s Outings team plans four outdoor trips per year to allow team members the ability to interact outside of work and test products in the outdoors.

Support of conservation, education and socially focused groups in North America and abroad